Lower Onion Creek Campground
Open year-round. Individual sites are first-come, first-served at $20/night (cash or check only). Two group sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. 14-night stay limit within any 30-day period.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 4:18AM MDT until August 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area today and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lower Onion Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch along the Colorado River in Utah's red rock country, managed by the BLM Moab Field Office. The 21 individual campsites provide direct views of Fisher Towers and the dramatic sandstone formations that define this region. Two boat ramps offer convenient river access for rafters and kayakers, though the Colorado's dangerous undercurrents make life jackets essential. The campground serves as a basecamp for varied recreation: popular 4WD roads wind through the surrounding terrain, world-class rock climbing awaits at Fisher Towers, and numerous hiking trails explore the canyon country. Individual sites operate on a first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night (cash or check only), limited to 10 people and two vehicles per site. Two group sites accommodate up to 30 people each and can be reserved through Recreation.gov. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets, fire grates, and picnic tables, but no potable water, hookups, or dump station. Campers should stock up on water and supplies in Moab before arriving. A 14-night stay limit applies within any 30 consecutive day period.
Directions
From the junction of Hwy 191 and 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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utmbmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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