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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:45PM MDT until July 20 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Deer Creek burn scar in... Western Montrose County in west central Colorado... Northeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * Until 1145 PM MDT. * At 845 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain near the Deer Creek Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Deer Creek Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Deer Creek Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of Western Montrose and Northeastern San Juan Counties This includes the following streams and drainages... Ice Lake Creek, La Sal Creek, and West Paradox Creek.
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 20 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars. Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils, which increase the chances for excessive runoff. As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.
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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