Natural Bridges Campground
Open year-round. All 13 sites are reservation-only through Recreation.gov with no first-come-first-served availability. The park has gone cashless and accepts only mobile or electronic payments. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect: fires permitted only in designated fire grills, and firewood must be brought in (no gathering). Busiest periods are mid-March through mid-June and September through October.
Flood Watch issued October 29 at 9:42PM MDT until November 2 at 11:00AM MST by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and southeast Utah, including the following areas, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recently burned areas, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of rain is expected across portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado from Sunday morning through Monday morning over soils that are still saturated from recent rainfall and flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 29 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Low pressure begins to dig southward from the PACNW on Friday, tapping into a fetch of Pacific moisture that will evolve into an atmospheric river streaming into the Desert Southwest this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms develop on Friday and Saturday across the region. Lighter rainfall totals Friday and Saturday will reflect, initially lower, moisture. However, a few thunderstorms could produce impactful downpours on saturated soils left over from last weekend's historic rainfall. Deeper moisture develops Saturday night and early Sunday. This is expected to produce heavier and more widespread rainfall across southeast UT and southwest CO Sunday and Monday, mostly below 10000 feet. While rivers are forecast to remain below action stage, a growing concern lies in the potential for runoff around saturated hillsides in the region. This could produce rock, mud, and debris flows onto roadways, as well as flash flood prone burn scars, washes, slot canyons, and arroyos. Early estimates predict an area of 1 to 2 inches of new rainfall for portions of southeast UT and southwest CO. This is a preliminary forecast that hinges on slight shifts in a strong moisture plume impacting the region. It also attempts to capture the most statistically likely outcome, despite stronger and weaker outlier predictions. Outdoor enthusiasts, motorists, and residents of recent flood impacted areas are encouraged to remain abreast of the developing forecast in the coming days.
Natural Bridges has gone cashless
The park now accepts only mobile or electronic payments for entrance & camping fees. You can reserve campsites and buy entrance passes on Recreation.gov, or only use debit/credit cards to pay in person.
About
Located in the heart of Bears Ears country, Natural Bridges Campground provides a base for exploring one of Utah's most remote national monuments. The campground's 13 sites are nestled among pinyon pine and juniper trees, offering privacy while preserving views of the wide desert sky. At 6,500 feet elevation, expect significant temperature swings: summer highs can exceed 100°F while winter lows drop well below freezing. The monument protects three massive natural bridges (Sipapu, Kachina, and Owachomo) viewable from overlooks along the nine-mile scenic drive or via hiking trails that descend into White and Armstrong canyons. As the world's first International Dark Sky Park, Natural Bridges offers exceptional stargazing opportunities with some of the darkest skies in the country. The campground is primitive with vault toilets but no potable water, showers, or hookups. Each site accommodates up to 8 people, 2 tents, and 2 vehicles with a strict 26-foot combined vehicle/trailer length limit. Generator use is restricted to 8-10am and 4-8pm. The visitor center is a quarter-mile walk from the campground.
Directions
From Blanding, Utah, drive south on US 191 to UT 95. Take UT 95 approximately 35 miles west to UT 275. Natural Bridges National Monument entrance is at the end of UT 275. The campground entrance is just past the visitor center parking lot exit, before the nine-mile Bridge View Drive.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 26ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 26ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| nabrinfo@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 692-1234 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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