Hittle Bottom Group Site
Open for reservations through Recreation.gov. No current alerts or closures. Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding; gusty winds are common so secure tents and gear.
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
Hittle Bottom Group Site sits on the banks of the Colorado River along scenic Highway 128, one of Utah's most spectacular drives. The group site is a popular staging area for river running trips and offers striking views of Fisher Towers, Professor Valley, and the red rock canyon walls that define this stretch of the Colorado River corridor. The campground is managed by the BLM Moab Field Office and accommodates groups of up to 30 people with parking for up to 20 vehicles. The site features a shade shelter, picnic tables, fire grates, and vault toilets. There is no potable water, dump station, or hookups, so campers must come prepared with their own water supply. A boat ramp is available in the adjacent main Hittle Bottom campground. The location provides easy access to hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing at Fisher Towers, and four-wheel drive trails along the Highway 128 corridor. Arches National Park is about 45 minutes away, and Canyonlands National Park is roughly an hour's drive.
Directions
From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 23 miles on Highway 128 to the entrance to Hittle Bottom campground. The group site is located on the north end of the campground, just past the main entrance.
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 | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| 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 |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Hittle Bottom Group Site |
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