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Big Water Visitor Center

Big Water, UT

History

A Grand Staircase-Escalante visitor center with fossils and life-size models of the dinosaurs and sea creatures found in the monument.

Nearest town
Big Water, UT
Category
History & culture
GPS
37.0790, -111.6636

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. Hot in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Wahweap RV & CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    11 mi from Big Water Visitor Center
    Motorhomes
  • Wahweap CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Big Water Visitor Center
    ElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Wahweap CampgroundCampsite
    11 mi from Big Water Visitor Center
    ElectricityShowersWaste disposalWi-Fi
  • Paria River RanchMotorhome stopover
    14 mi from Big Water Visitor Center
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposal
  • Page Lake Powell CampgroundCampsite
    17 mi from Big Water Visitor Center
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Roam AmericaMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Big Water Visitor Center · 219 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWi-Fi

All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Big Water Visitor Center?

Big Water Visitor Center is in Big Water, UT, at GPS 37.0790, -111.6636. It is about 14 mi from Glen Canyon Dam.

Can you camp near Big Water Visitor Center?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Judd Hollow, about 6 mi away; within 25 mi there are 22 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Big Water Visitor Center?

Big Water Visitor Center is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kanab to Page: pink dunes, hoodoos and Lake Powell.

What is there to see near Big Water Visitor Center?

Places worth a stop nearby: Toadstool Hoodoos (12 mi), Lees Ferry (15 mi), Horseshoe Bend (16 mi) and Navajo Bridge Interpretive Center (18 mi).

When is the best time to visit Big Water Visitor Center?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)