Water Sources for Backpackers & Hikers

From Ranger George Shinn at the Savage Gulf Ranger Station:

Savage Gulf is extremely dry, there is no water available at campgrounds with the exception of Savage Falls.

There are some bigger creek crossings where one might be able to get a little water filtered, Jumping Branch and Meadow Creek on the North Rim Trail, Boulders Crossing on Collins Rim Trail and others are puddled in a few places.

Do not rely on springs as some fill up rather slowly and there are many large groups and folks camping now that drain them quickly as well as draining those puddles.

Please contact the Ranger Stations few days before your trek and get latest information for your itinerary.

We may see a fire ban, too, if we don't get rain soon.