Upper Big Bend Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Moab, UT · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.64933, -109.48819 · Moab Field Office , Moab , UT 84532

Description

Campsites tucked along the Colorado River Canyon with spectacular views suitable for tent camping. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This campground is popular with climbers visiting the Big Bend Bouldering Area, a short walk away. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.)

Individual Sites: 8 Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

Directions

From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 8.1 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. The campground area will be on the left.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING CLIMBING HIKING

Details

Fee$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)
Stay Limit14 days in a 30 consecutive day period
Phone(435) 259-2100
ADA AccessADA Information - The campground has one accessible standard site, campsite #5

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