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 August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 Monday 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 through Monday evening 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
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!