Crocodile Staging Area

About Crocodile Staging Area

Crocodile Staging Area provides a convenient parking and staging location for ATV/UTV riders interested in exploring the Hog Canyon OHV Trail System and the John R Flat area of the Kanab Field Office.The staging area offers a vault toilet, picnic table, and a parking lot. No other amenities are available. For more information and area maps, please visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.Please be respectful of private land that borders the staging area.

How to Get There

From the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT, travel east on Highway 89 for 8.6 miles. Turn left onto Johnson Canyon Road. Follow Johnson Canyon Road for 7.8 miles before reaching the staging area on the left-hand side of the road.

Plan Your Visit to Crocodile Staging Area

Heading to Crocodile Staging Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)