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Deer/Tapeats Creeks Grand Canyon
I've spent many nights here, mostly back in the 90s while living my personal GC obsession. It's been 10 years since I was in the area.
I'm happy to report that both drainages are in great condition. A little micro trash here and there, but otherwise pleasantly clean. The day before I hiked in, I picked up a permit at the North Rim Backcountry Office. The ranger told me only ONE spot remained for the three nights I wanted between the two canyons. I think the limit is 12 per night...
Anyway, all those people never showed up! I camped alone at both sites and didn't see anyone other than some day hiking river runners and a few coming in as I was hiking out. I've noticed this in the past...permits being sold but people bailing and then not calling the backcountry office to open up the spots. Good thing I was alone otherwise we would have not been allowed to go there...and the place was empty!
Here's some pics. The pools upstream from the camp in Tapeats are full of trout. The large spring you see coming out of the wall is Thunder River.