Grandstaff Campground
Sites 11-16 are closed March 9 through October 31, 2026 for the Colorado River Trail Gap construction project. Sites 1-10 remain open first-come, first-served. Expect single-lane traffic and delays on SR 128 during construction. Access to Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead and vault toilet remains available.
Flood Advisory issued September 19 at 1:49AM MDT until September 19 at 3:45AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southeastern Grand County in east central Utah... * WHEN...Until 345 AM MDT. * IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 149 AM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Onion Creek, Placer Creek, Steans Creek, Castle Creek and Waring Canyon. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Castle Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Grandstaff Campground sits along the scenic Colorado River corridor on State Route 128, just 3 miles east of the Highway 191 junction near Moab. This BLM tent-only campground features 16 individual riverside sites with views of the towering red rock cliffs that define the Arches National Park landscape. Sites are limited to 10 people and 2 vehicles each. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is one of the most popular camping spots in the Moab area due to its riverside setting, shade, and proximity to town. Sites typically fill by morning during the peak season from March through October. The location provides direct access to Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead for hiking to Morning Glory Natural Bridge and serves as a staging point for Porcupine Rim Trail mountain biking. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring their own water supply. The Colorado River adjacent to the campground has dangerous undercurrents; life jackets are required for river entry.
Directions
From the intersection of Highway 191 and Highway 128 north of Moab, drive east 3 miles along the Colorado River on SR 128. The campground will be on your left.
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Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| utmbmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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