Upper Onion Creek Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis for individual sites. Group sites require advance reservation through Recreation.gov. Pay at campground with cash or check only. 14-night stay limit within 30 consecutive days.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Upper Onion Creek Campground is a BLM-managed primitive campground situated along the scenic Highway 128 corridor, approximately 22 miles east of Moab. The setting offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon surrounded by red rock cliffs, towering mesas, and dramatic spires, with the snow-capped La Sal Mountains providing a stunning backdrop. The campground has 14 individual sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, each limited to 10 people and two vehicles. Two group sites (A and B) are available by reservation through Recreation.gov. Group Site A includes a horse corral with access to nearby equestrian trails, while Group Site B accommodates up to 25 people. Both group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, and shade shelters. Located just 0.7 miles off SR 128, the campground provides direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road. Campers should be aware of flash flood potential during seasonal rains. Generator hours are 8 AM to 8 PM with quiet hours from 10 PM to 6 AM. The town of Moab, roughly 40 minutes away, offers dining, shopping, gear rentals, and all services.
Directions
From the junction of Highway 191 and Highway 128 in Moab, drive east 22 miles along the Colorado River. Turn left across from the Fisher Towers sign and drive 1.5 miles up the gravel road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utmbmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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