Base camp for my spring 2025 photo outing was White House Trailhead and Campground. This site is on BLM land south of Highway 89, near Big Water, Utah, west of Page, Arizona.
I don’t know why the name “White House”. Maybe it is because of the white rocks at the campsite and all around this area.
When choosing a campsite, I use online apps and websites with reviews and photos from the campsites. I’m nearly always disappointed in the photos. It seems most campers and RVers mostly like to photograph their tents and RVs in a campsite, maybe the facilities and signs, but often don’t photograph much of the area around the campsite.
The White House Campground is not a large one, with only a few sites suitable for RVs; but it is in a beautiful location with massive rock features. There are more walk in tent sites past the end of the road at the campground. The pit toilets are well maintained, too. The campsites are on a first come, first serve basis, but there were plenty of open sites, when I arrived. Payment for the campsites is via an automated kiosk at the site. No need for a check or cash, as in the old days. Now a credit card is all that is accepted and discount cards such as Senior Passes for the National Parks and Public Lands are honored.
After setting up in my chosen site, I walked around with my iPhone to capture a few images of the area.
As one can see this is a scenic area, especially for those with an interest in geology.
This site is a trailhead for a hike to and into Buckskin Gulch, the longest slot canyon in the world.
Stay tuned for more Utah landscape photos,
Ken
Cool campsite, Ken! Interesting crossbedding and what I assume are solution holes?
Thanks, Becky. The campsite was way cooler than I had expected. I had only expected a flat desert area, but there are awesome rock/geological features all around the area. Yes, the crossbedding was intense and I suspect those holes are caused by solution leaching as water seeps through the rock. Although, weathering via freezing/thawing and wind might also play a part. But you are the geologist, I rely upon folks like you to explain the rock features to me. :>). I often wish that I had a geologist along on such occasions. I always enjoy field trips led by geologists.