Surprise Canyon
River mile 248.8 (right side)
Grand Canyon river camp at mile 248.8 (right). RioLOGIC size 3/9, quality 3/9.
Rating
★★★
Size
small
Capacity
3 people
☀️ Sun & site Estimated
Summer sun
8.1 hrs/day
Winter sun
0.0 hrs/day
Canyon rim
36° · 2,020 ft
Elevation
1,288 ft
Exposure: Very deep — minimal sun — averages 6.2 hrs of direct sun a day across the year.
Estimated from this camp's latitude (35.855, -113.6628) and the average canyon-rim angle — when the sun clears the walls onto camp (approximate).