Goose Island Group Sites
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. Generator hours are 8 AM to 8 PM; quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM. No amplified music permitted. Stay limited to 14 nights within any 30-day period. Weddings and large events require a Letter of Acknowledgement from the BLM office.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
About
Goose Island Group Sites consists of two reservable group campsites located at the far end of Goose Island Campground along the Colorado River corridor on State Route 128. The sites sit beneath cottonwood trees providing welcome shade in the desert heat, with views of Arches National Park's red rock cliffs glowing across the river. Site A accommodates groups of 15-25 people with a maximum of 10 vehicles, while Site B handles larger groups of 15-40 people. Both sites include fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, and shade shelters. There is no potable water, dump station, or hookups available. Site A prohibits Class A motorhomes and trailers, while Site B allows trailers, pop-ups, and RVs up to 30 feet. The location offers excellent access to outdoor recreation. A paved bicycle trail leads to Arches National Park, the Bar M Mountain Bike Trailhead, and downtown Moab. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are within 30 minutes. The town of Moab provides dining, gear rentals, and guided tour services just 5 minutes away.
Directions
From Moab, drive north on Highway 191 to the junction of State Route 128. Drive two miles east on SR 128 to the entrance to Goose Island Campground. The group sites are at the far end of the campground loop past the individual sites.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $125 - $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| 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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