Upper Onion Creek Campground

BLM Bureau of Land Management · Moab, UT · Developed

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 Flood Risk
Hookup Dry Camping

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

38.43353, -109.20704 · Moab Field Office , Moab , UT 84532

Description

Upper Onion Creek Campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two group sites, Upper Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Well-situated 0.7 miles off SR 128, there is direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road (watch for seasonal rains and flash floods). The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No Individual Sites: 14 (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. Turn left (across from the "Fisher Towers" sign) and drive 1.5 miles up the gravel road.

Activities

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]

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