Lower Onion Creek Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Moab, UT · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access 4WD Required
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published 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

Warning 4WD Required
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.737, -109.359 · Moab Field Office , Moab , UT 84532

Description

Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two group sites, Lower Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov.

This campground has two boat ramps and is near popular 4WD roads, rock climbing, hiking and rafting opportunities. (Do not enter the river without life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.).

Individual Sites: 21 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site);

Group Sites: 2 (reservable);

Water: No;

Toilets: Yes;

Hook-ups: No.

Directions

From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 22 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. Turn left (across from the "Fisher Towers" sign) and drive 1.5 miles on the gravel road to the campground.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING

Details

Fee$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)
Stay Limit14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Phone(435) 259-2100
Email[email protected]

Nearby Campgrounds

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites 0.4 mi · BLM · 4 sites
Upper Onion Creek Group Site 0.4 mi · BLM · 2 sites
Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead 2.4 mi · BLM
Hittle Bottom Group Site 2.4 mi · BLM · 1 sites
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site 2.4 mi · BLM · Boondocking (Rough)
Rocky Rapid Boat Ramp 4.1 mi · BLM
Dewey Bridge Group Sites 5.8 mi · BLM · 3 sites
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site 5.8 mi · BLM