Moab Campgrounds

River Road Campgrounds cont.

Fisher Towers Recreation Site Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Fisher Towers Recreation Site 
Fisher Towers Recreation Site, located 22 miles from the junction of Highway 191, has a small 5 site campground suitable for tent camping.  The Recreation Site features a hiking trail which winds around the base of Fisher Towers.  Climbers also find challenge in ascending the towers.  The views of the Colorado River Basin, including Castle Rock, are stunning.  Nightime brings excellent star viewing opportunities.

Number of campsites: 5     Toilets: Yes

Hittle Bottom Camground Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Hittle Bottom Campground 
Hittle Bottom Campground is located 23 miles from the junction of Highway 191.  The campground accommodates large RVs as well as tents.  The Hittle Bottom boat ramp is the starting point for the Colorado River "Daily."  An historic homestead is also located at the campground. 

Number of campsites: 12      Toilets: Yes

Dewey Bridge Campground Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Dewey Bridge Campground 
Dewey Bridge Campground is located 28 miles from the junction of Highway 191.  The campground accommodates small RVs as well as tents.  The campground is located near Kokopelli's Trail, a multiple-use trail from Loma, CO to Moab.  There is river access for small boats, and the historic Dewey Bridge is nearby.

Number of campsites: 7      Toilets: Yes

Potash Road Campgrounds - Highway 279 (Potash Road) 
 
3 campgrounds along the Colorado River (8 and 15 miles northwest of Moab).

Campgrounds have picnic tables, metal fire rings, vault toilets, graveled roads, and trash receptacles. Camping Areas have open air vault toilets and metal fire rings.  Dumpsters are available for camper use within the recreation area.  Camping at all sites is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period.

Jaycee Park Campground Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Jaycee Park Campground
Jaycee Park Campground is located 4 miles from the junction of Highway 191.  The campground has seven shady walk-in tent sites.  The Portal Hiking Trail starts at the campground.  Wall Street, a well-known climbing destination, is also very close to the campground. 

Number of campsites: 7      Toilets: Yes

Williams Bottom Camping Area Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Williams Bottom Camping Area
Williams Bottom Camping Area is located 5.5 miles from the junction of Highway 191.  This 17-site facility is located in between the Wall Street climbing area and the trailhead for the Poison Spider 4WD route.

Number of campsites: 17     Toilets: Yes
 

Gold Bar Camping Area Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Gold Bar Camping Area
Gold Bar Campground is located 10 miles from the junction of Highway 191.  Views up and down the Colorado River are stunning.  The Corona Arch Hiking Trail, a 1.5-mile walk to two spectacular arches, is located across the road from the campground. 

Number of campsites: 10       Toilets: Yes

Gold Bar Group Campsite B Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Gold Bar Campground (Group Campsites)

Gold Bar Campground is located on a sweeping curve in the Colorado River, just 14 miles from the town of Moab.  The campground offers stunning views both up and down the river corridor.  Sunset is particularly striking at Gold Bar, as the Navajo Sandstone cliffs surrounding the campground change colors as darkness falls.  Campers can hike to Corona Arch (see above photo) right from the campground.  This 90 x 140 foot arch rivals any in Arches National Park.

The Gold Bar sites are very suitable for large RV groups (up to 50 RV’s).  By reserving all three sites, up to 150 people can be accommodated at the campground.  Recreational opportunities abound in the vicinity of Gold Bar Campground;  campers may choose to engage in active recreation, or to just enjoy watching the river flow by their site.

How to Get There:  From Moab, travel five miles north on U.S. Highway 191.  Turn left (west) on Utah Highway 279 and drive ten miles.  Make a left hand turn to the Gold Bar Recreation Site.  The group sites are located adjacent to the Colorado River.   (If you are traveling south on U.S. Highway 191, turn right onto Utah Highway 279 just past the entrance to Arches National Park.)

Gold Bar Group Campsite A Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Facilities:  There are three group campsites at the Gold Bar Recreation Site.   Each group campsite has picnic tables and a fire ring.  Two double vault toilets are located near the sites.  All three sites are located along the Colorado River and  there is ample parking for even the largest recreational vehicles.  A boat ramp is located at the Recreation Site.  There is very little shade at the sites (although shade shelters are being planned.)  Campers in spring, fall and winter enjoy the sun at this large curve in the river.  There is no drinking water on site.  Untreated (but tested) water is available at Matrimony Spring, located just east of U.S. Highway 191 on Utah Highway 128.

Gold Bar Group Campsite C Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Site Size:  Group Sites A and B each accommodate from 15 to 30 people.  Group Site C accommodates from 30 to 90 people.  It is possible to reserve all three sites, which allows for a maximum group size of 150 people.  There is ample parking for as many vehicles as necessary.

For more information or for reservations, please call the Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100.

Ken's Lake Campground

10 miles south of Moab off the La Sal Mountain Scenic Backway.

Campgrounds have picnic tables, vault toilets, grills, graveled roads, and trash receptacles. Camping at all sites is limited to 14 days within a 30 day period.

Kens Lake Campground Photo Courtesy: Bureau of Land Management

Ken's Lake Campground
Ken's Lake is located 10 miles south of Moab. Moab BLM's newest campground accommodates even the largest motorhomes. Hiking and horseback trails originate at the campground. Fishing in the reservoir is a popular activity. Boating on the reservoir is limited to non-motorized craft. The views from the campground feature the La Sal Mountains and the redrock fins surrounding Moab.

Number of sites: 31            Toilets: Yes 

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