Westwater Campground

About

Westwater Campground is located at the Westwater Ranger Station in the remote canyons of eastern Utah along the Colorado River. The campground serves as the primary staging area for river trips, functioning as the put-in for the renowned Westwater Canyon section (17 miles of Class I-IV whitewater through a Wilderness Study Area) and the take-out for the 25-mile Ruby-Horsethief flatwater stretch from Loma, Colorado. The campground offers 11 sites total. Sites 1-7 operate on a first-come, first-served basis with payment via cash, check, or the Recreation.gov mobile app. Sites 8-11 are reservation-only through Recreation.gov, bookable same-day up to 6 months in advance. Each site accommodates up to 10 people and 2 vehicles, with trailers counting as 2 vehicles. Basic amenities include vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and trash service. North of the campground lies an extensive trail network including Kokopelli's Trail, a 140-mile mountain biking route stretching from Loma, Colorado to Moab. The town of Moab, Arches National Park, and Canyonlands National Park are approximately 70 miles southwest, while Grand Junction and Fruita, Colorado are 35 miles east.

Directions

From Grand Junction, CO: Take I-70 west approximately 35 miles to exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed 9 miles to the Ranger Station. From the west (eastbound I-70): Take exit 227 and head south 9 miles. Note: Do not use exit 221 toward Sulphur when roads are wet as muddy conditions may make it impassable.