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The Potholes Recreation Site, located 12 miles up Escalante Canyon, offers picnic tables and shade shelters with several designated overnight
camping sites nearby.
From Delta (Jct. US 50 & CO 92), go west on US 50 about 12 miles to CR 6.50/Escalante Canyon Road on the left (southwest). Watch for the signs pointing to the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. Proceed on CR 6.50 about 12 miles to the recreation site. Delta is about 21 miles northwest of Montrose.
Beautiful remote location. Wouldn't recommend swimming based on the death list on the signboard though.
The Potholes Recreation Site is not for everyone. It's rustic. It's not particularly child friendly. Pit toilets. Camp for free - with a 14-night limit. Campfire inside fire rings. Bring your own firewood. Gathering firewood is prohibited. Bring your own water. Due to terrain, children should be closely supervised. Can bring your dog. Discharging firearms is prohibited - no practice shooting. If you are an adult and looking for an out of the way place to camp and play in a river, this is a great place -- especially considering that it is federal land and is clothing-optional. Hiking. Camping. Picnicking. Swimming. Photography. Stargazing. Rock Hounding. Exploring.
