NPS photo/S. Millard The Canyon City campground provides a nice place to take a break from hiking, with several tables and two warming shelters. The campground is located just half a mile from the historic Canyon City townsite. By hiking the Canyon City Loop Trail hikers can see artifacts leftover from the gold rush days including the large metal tram boiler. Location Campsites: 16 ground sites Warming shelter: 1 canvas walled tent, 1 log cabin with wood burning stoves Food storage: bear boxes Toilet: 2 composting outhouses Water source: Taiya River located a short distance from the campground, a small stream runs behind the wall tent Grey water disposal: pack out all food scraps, dispose of grey water into fast moving water to practice Leave No Trace
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Last updated: July 29, 2021