Monday, September 17, 2007

Diamond Creek

A Peach Springs, Arizona adventure on Diamond Creek!

Location: Hualapai Indian Reservation (18.1 miles from Peach Springs, 19 miles from Highway 66 on the Diamond Creek Road)

Costs: Day Use Fee: $15 Per Person Camping Fee: $25.00 per person per day

Restrooms: Portable toilets

Where do I purchase permits? Pick up Diamond Creek Permits from the Peach Springs Hualapai Lodge - (Go to the Concierge Desk or the front desk for permits)
900 Route 66
Peach Springs, Arizona 86434
United States
Phone: 928-769-2230

The Diamond Creek Campground is a one hour drive (21 miles) from the Hualapai Lodge located in Peach Springs Arizona. This campground is at the confluence of Diamond Creek and the Colorado River (Grand Canyon West Rim). Diamond Creek is a small tributary of the Grand Canyon that flows year round. This is the only place in the Grand Canyon where you can drive to and camp right next to it. You will start at 4,600 ft. elevation at Peach Springs, AZ and descend to 1,325 ft. elevation at the campground.

Grand Canyon West Rim River Rafting: Also look into one day river rafting trips at Grand Canyon West Rim. One day motorized raft trips start at Diamond Creek near Peach Springs, Arizona.