Diamond Creek Beach - Peach Springs, Arizona

Chad Manz

One of the few places you can drive down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. Rafting companies put in and a take out here so the location does get daily tour company traffic. We watched the raft take out teams change 3 trailer tires while at the bottom. However, any AWD or 4x4 with decent tires can make this trip easily. We did see a very timid driver in a perfectly suitable vehicle turn around before getting even 1/4 of the way. Low clearance vehicles not recommended. You must have a permit, available at the local game and fish office, to make the drive. Ours was $32.50 for two people on 6/4/2024. They WILL check your permit at the bottom, so expect it and be ready to show yours. Staff at both locations are very friendly and easy going and happy to answer questions and provide road condition information. Overnight camping also available by permit. Definitely worth the drive, the views are spectacular and photo opportunities are endless. We enjoyed the drive down and back up and will probably do it again and camp over night in the future.

Rick Morgan

Was here with a small group tour. If you want to get away from the crowds get a permit from the Peach Springs building on Rte. 66. You'll need a vehicle with higher ground clearance but the access road was well maintained for a gravel road. It's worth the trip, you get a chance to be at the basin of the canyon.

Malak Angel

High clearance definitely would make it easier but our RAV 4 Hybrid made it. The last 2 miles was the roughest part as the creek crosses the road. It was lot of boulders and pebbles. The Colorado River was beautiful! There was no rain so the water was clear. At June, it was scorching hot so plan ahead and better come very early.

ShadowLynx

Beautiful. Secluded. Clean. Peaceful. Beautiful scenery on the way in and out. Gotta have a high profile vehicle to get down to the river. Close parking, restrooms, camping etc. MUST get a pass from the office located where the 76 gas station/market is.The ladies are awesome and super friendly. Its a 22 mile drive but Well worth it. Don't litter and take out what you bring in. Keep the desert and river beautiful.

brandon hardman

What a great place! We went in the middle of May 2024, and it was warm, 95. When the wind blew, the dust came blowing in your camp. The tribe has set up really nice shaded areas to set up camp next to...the Porta potties were clean and presentable. The drive-in was good. There were several washboard areas, but nothing serious. I would drive a smaller camper down, no problem. Heck, we even Ryder box truck there. Obviously, you're on tribal land, and you must obey their rules and laws, so don't do anything stupid. Someone complained there was no wifi...are you kidding me! Put your phone down and enjoy nature... you're in the middle of nowhere. We did have a satellite communicator and texts where sent within 2 mins. I would recommend going in the fall..less wind and cooler temps

Bill C.

I met Desmond Davis, a ranger for Diamond Creek Beach, while I was here on my first visit. He was super helpful, very professional, and made us feel at home.

On my second visit, I had a great conversation with Lane, and I'm finding myself putting DCB and Peach Springs on my "have to stop" list.

This is really worth the drive. I can see it could become a 4x4 only road in bad weather. The road is pretty well maintained because this is a road that is used to shuttle tourists for rafting down the Colorado. That said, I would not drive a sedan here, but I saw a sedan and minivan or two on this road.

Fronty Parker

Diamond Creek Beach was our take-out point for our Grand Canyon Whitewater raft trip. It is a calm stopping point and a beautiful location in the Grand Canyon. The rafting company provided a bus ride with a local driver to Peach Springs. Although the trip out took about an hour along this rough gravel road, the bus occupants appreciated the local driver's knowledgeable skills in this area.

Alex Tucker

Great simple little campground, excellent for a weekend trip. We just made a day trip. Soft recommendation for a 4x4 or at least AWD. You could get by in a normal 2WD car but no guarantees. Approx 1 hour each direction. Road wasn’t difficult but is best taken slowly. Also makes it easier to enjoy the views which are stellar along Diamond Creek Rd! Portable toilets at the bottom were clean and shaded picnic areas were nice. Make sure you purchase a permit either from the ranger or the fish & game office. They will check. About $15 or $16 per person, not by vehicle. Worth it for the views alone.