Water Survey West Campsite sits along the Firth River in Yukon's canyon section, positioned where the river flows east then north below the canyon rim.

It is one of the Water Survey Campsites encountered on a float trip downstream from Layover Campsite and upstream from the canyon's exit near Engigstciak campsite.

Paddlers running the Firth River typically reach this area after navigating a series of Class III rapids, passing landmarks such as Hardrock Cafe Camp and Layover Campsite along the way.

From the Water Survey Campsites, it is only a few miles to where the river leaves the canyon.