Goose Island Campground
Open year-round. Individual sites are first-come, first-served only. The campground typically fills by mid-morning from March through October. Two group sites are reservable via Recreation.gov. Generator hours 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
Flood Watch issued October 24 at 11:39AM MDT until October 25 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued October 23 at 4:09PM MDT until October 25 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Along the Dolores River from Bedrock to the confluence with the Colorado River in: Southwestern Mesa County in west central Colorado... West Central Montrose County in west central Colorado... East Central Grand County in east central Utah... * WHEN...Until 1000 AM MDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding along the Dolores River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 408 PM MDT, Flooding is expected along the Dolores River. Highway 141 could see impacts along the river as well as the 141 bridge through Gateway. Water levels are forecast to continue to rise through Gateway this evening and peak overnight. The river is running fast and high. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Dolores River. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Gateway and Highway 141 - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Goose Island Campground occupies a scenic stretch of the Colorado River corridor along Highway 128, just 1.4 miles from its junction with Highway 191 near Moab. The 20 individual campsites spread beneath cottonwood trees that provide shade against the desert sun, with views across the river to the massive red rock cliffs of Arches National Park. Sites accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground operates year-round but sees heavy use from March through October, typically filling by mid-morning during peak season. Amenities include vault toilets, fire grates, and picnic tables at each site, though campers must bring their own water as none is available. Two group sites (capacity 25 and 40 people) can be reserved through Recreation.gov. From the campground, a paved bicycle trail connects to Arches National Park, the Bar M Mountain Bike Trailhead, and downtown Moab. The Colorado River offers fishing opportunities, though swimmers should exercise extreme caution due to dangerous undercurrents. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are within 30 minutes.
Directions
Goose Island is located 1.4 miles east from the junction of Highway 128 and Highway 191. The campground will be on the left.
Nearby Campgrounds
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| blm_ut_moab@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Community Posts
No posts yet. Be the first to share your experience!