Gold Bar Group Sites
Open for reservations via Recreation.gov. No seasonal closure dates specified. No potable water or dump station on-site.
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
Gold Bar Group Sites is a BLM-managed campground featuring four distinct group areas along the Colorado River on scenic Highway 279 west of Moab. The sites are designed primarily for tent camping but can accommodate RVs and trailers, with Site D being particularly suited for motorhome groups. Each site includes fire grates, picnic tables, and access to vault toilets. Sites A, B, and C feature shade shelters, and Site B has a unique hammock structure. The campground sits in classic red rock canyon country with striking views of mesas and the Colorado River corridor. A boat ramp provides direct river access for rafting and kayaking. The Corona Arch trailhead, offering a 1.5-mile hike to two spectacular natural arches, is located directly across the highway. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, and the Manti-La Sal National Forest are all nearby. Group capacities range from 30 people at Sites A, B, and D to 90 people at Site C. Generator hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, with quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. There is no potable water, dump station, or hookups on-site; all water and services are available in Moab.
Directions
From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_moabgroupsite@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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