Utah · Camping

Potato Bottom

15
sites
Yes
fee
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
best months

Is Potato Bottom open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 2 alerts for Canyonlands National Park.

As of · Source: NPS · Canyonlands National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 15 sitesReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 3,938 ft
  • Canyonlands National Park

Potato Bottom is a campground in Utah at about 3,938 feet, with 15 sites. It is managed by the National Park Service.

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  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Oct–Nov

    Best time to visit Potato Bottom

    Best months: March–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 22°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      50° / 29°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 37°

      5 wet

    4. Apr

      70° / 44°

      5 wet

    5. May

      80° / 53°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      93° / 63°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      99° / 70°

      5 wet

    8. Aug

      96° / 68°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      87° / 58°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      72° / 44°

      5 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

      4 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 24°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Arches Np Hqs, UT, 24.8 mi away at 4,093 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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