Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-279)
Visitor Services
All services are available in Moab, just 2 miles from the start of the byway (across the river.)
JayCee Park is the one shaded, serviced picnic area with water and restrooms for day use. Popular GoldBar Campground allows overnight camping (for a fee), is also serviced, has latrines but no water, and it is not shaded. Camping is allowed along the river, if campers follow FS/BLM restrictions on waste disposal and fires.
Potash has few services, and is accessible only by a bumpy gravel road.
There is a boat launch at the end of the road.
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Fees No fees along byway proper |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Much of this route runs between sheer cliffs on one side and a river on the other. Although there is ample room for cars and RVs and the road is sparsely traveled, there are no biking or hiking...
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Camping JayCee Park is a shaded, serviced picnic area with water and restrooms. It is meant for day use only. Popular GoldBar Campground allows overnight camping (for a fee), is serviced by the BLM,...
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Information
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Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway. |
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Special Considerations
There is no drinkable water along the byway.
Restrictions
None.
Seasons
- Best Time to Drive
All times are good.
- High Season
The campsites fill up on weekends in spring, summer and fall, but the byway itself is rarely crowded.
Road Conditions
- To find up to date information about the road conditions along Potash-Lower Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-279), please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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