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Gemini Bridges Campground

21 Reviews

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Bureau of Land Management

Primitive camping is available in certain areas outside of Moab (see map) https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Moab%20BLM%20Visitior%20Guide_pub_2019_all%20vertical%20pages.pdf

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Location

Gemini Bridges Campground is located in Utah

Coordinates

38.612202 N
109.665496 W

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Access

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Site Types

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For Campers

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Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Reservations

(435) 259-2100

Anwyn P.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 9, 2024

Suuuuuper beautiful, IF you can snag a spot

Bumpy drive in 4x4 and high clearance definitely recommended. Probably 5/6 spots large enough for big groups. We got there around noon on a Thursday and only found one open spot, got super lucky. Views are gorgeous, lots of fun little hiking around the sites. Fire pits but no wood collecting so byow. Fun drive to the actual Gemini bridges.

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Month of VisitMay

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Liam

Traveler

Reviewed Dec. 21, 2023

Perfectly isolated

About 4 miles off the main road. 4X4 recommended, good clearance and tough tires are a must. Worth the drive if you can make it.

Tucked away in the canyon it’s quiet and isolated. Each site (especially 3) has room for a couple vehicles. Perfect for group fires. No wood collecting, so bring firewood.

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Month of VisitJanuary

Katie H.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 27, 2023

Beautiful Canyon Camping

This place is amazing! We spent 2 nights and will definitely be back. Came on a Tuesday, almost sunset. Only 3 of the 5 sites were taken.

No facilities of any sort. Pack in, pack out. No WiFi. No cell. Be prepared to enjoy fresh air, beauty, quiet.

This is a narrow canyon, surrounded by high cliff walls. Everything echoes. Bring good quality firewood. Ours sparked, a lot and loudly. I was nervous our neighbors would think we were firing guns.

A high-clearance vehicle with good sturdy tires is a must. This is off-roading and the rocks are sharp. AWD or 4WD helpful but not necessary.

The sites are well-marked. Good spacing and privacy. Scenery is spectacular. Sites are remote. If you want to go anywhere, it’ll take a while. About 40 minutes from the main road.

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Month of VisitNovember

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Kandi M.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 16, 2023

Excellent with 4x4

This is a great spot for peaceful camping. A long way off the main road. 4x4 and good ground clearance highly recommended. No cell service T-Mobile or Verizon. Only 5 sites back there but we found one unoccupied. However we set up our tent and went out hiking and when we got back, someone else had parked in and put their tent down in our site. Lucky for them we aren’t jerks but that wasn’t cool. Guess you have to guard your site there if you want some privacy…

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Month of VisitNovember

joel G.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2023

Fun couple of days in Moab

4.1 miles off of 191 turn left when you can when you see the chicken looking rock. We were camp spot #1 did have vehicles driving back to see if anyone was there. No cell service and I would recommend 4x4s seen a couple of cars there I wouldn't try it with our car. We had a jeep Wrangler and a small tear drop. Would recommend airing tires down. Sandy Dr Into site one and a few mosquitoes.

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Month of VisitJuly

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Wesley R.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 4, 2023

Canyon and peaceful

Great camping. There are five slots. The road the camping is on is to the east of Gemini Bridge at 38.61119, -109.67223.

So you can come in from Moab side or at the south west side of Gemini Bridge. The actual bridge is excellent.

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Month of VisitJuly

Cortlan S.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 25, 2023

Awesome Canyon Camping Spot

Amazing spots nestled right inside the canyon. There’s only 5 designated spots and they do fill up fast. I got there around 5pm on a Saturday and took the last spot, I saw 4-5 vehicles drive by looking after I set up. I entered in from the north (start by the 7 mile RV park just off highway 191). The road is pretty rough with lots of large rocks and is quite steep in some areas. You’ll see tons of jeeps and SxS on the road so watch out. You’ll want a higher clearance vehicle with 4WD. You can also get to Gemini Bridges road from the Canyonlands/Dead Horse side but I’m not sure if that connects to the camping areas, as there was a dead end by the last camping spot. Come in from the North to be sure.

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Month of VisitApril

Joshua W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2022

Amazing

This is one of those campgrounds you dont want people to find out about. Absolutely incredible gem. 4x4 road to get to the site and spots filled up very fast on a Thursday but you are able to camp in the canyon and have a fire among the red rocks

Month of VisitJune

Brady

Guide

Reviewed Nov. 6, 2021

Not sure if you can actually camp

I took the directions to coordinates and couldn’t quite find where it designated camping. We followed an off shoot of the Gemini Bridges trail and found a secluded spot that looks like it is frequently camped, but I don’t think it’s allowed. We camped anyway and didn’t have any issues and enjoyed the spot and had a little cell service on top of the rocks, it was the fork right before a large incline in trail where it gets pretty off roady. We went left and ended up by a bike trail. Pretty decent spot just hard to find actual spots. You should probably have high clearance 4x4 to prevent vehicle damage.

Month of VisitDecember

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Bruce F.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 6, 2021

Amazing

Came into town to see the National parks and this was our first stop.

Beautiful rocks and the scenic sky was amazing.

Wished we could have spent more time here.

If we make it back, this will be my first stop again.

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Month of VisitOctober

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ty B.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2021

Well worth the drive

Definitely recommend and/4wd and at least a moderate amount of ground clearance and it’s a bit of a drive but man it’s so beautiful and quiet. One of the best places I’ve ever camped and it’s free!

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Month of VisitSeptember

Rachel T.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2021

Gemini Bridges Campsites

The drive to these campsites is steep and narrow. 4x4 advised. We drove the road in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and had no issues. If you’re afraid of heights and sketchy narrow cliff roads while driving (like me) then hold on tight… breathe deep… because the anxiety is worth it 100%. Most beautiful views. It feels like you have a whole National park to yourself. There are 5 spots and we drove in on a Wednesday evening and were the only ones here. No bathrooms, showers, anything. So be prepared for “roughing it”. Signs say portable toilets only. Enjoy this gem!

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Month of VisitSeptember

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Tim J.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 3, 2021

Awesome campground!

The road to get back to this campground can be a little sketch but should be fine if you’re in a Jeep or truck. I didn’t it in my RAV4 and did scrap the bottom once, but other than that this is an awesome camping spot.

Month of VisitOctober

Madeline S.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 12, 2021

CLOSED

We went thru there and drove the entire road. The Gemini Bridges dispersed camping area is now closed with no intention to reopen, per Park Ranger.

Month of VisitJuly

Cyndee F.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2021

Worth the drive

It took Ethel (our van) 30 minutes to climb the 2.4 miles to get to the most beautiful spot this summer (so far)! 5 miles from Arches once you hit paved road! Mountains all around. HUGE spots that could easily have 20 tents in one spot! Parts of the drive up were a bit adventurous but again...worth it! #meekachavezfarra and #gimlithecat approved! #ethelthevan made it! #farraroadtrip2021

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Month of VisitJuly

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Blair S.

Guide

Reviewed Dec. 25, 2020

Stunning, Secluded Camping at its Best

One of the best dispersed camping spots I’ve experienced! The trail is about 30-45 min in and bumpy, so I’d say 4x4 is required.

Definitely recommend entering and exiting during daylight hours as part of the route is along the side of a [gorgeous] cliff. Make sure to bring plenty of water and firewood if you’re into campfires!

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Brian C.

Scout

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2020

Words cannot describe!

Out about 30min on a 4x4 recommended road, pretty mellow though. Absolutely beautiful camping spots, large enough for groups too. But there are only 5 spots, and we were lucky enough to grab the last spot on a Friday at 1pm, fills up fast! Would definitely go again! And got to see some base jumpers from our site too!

Jessie

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 19, 2020

Almost Made It

The drive up to the campsite is a little over 2 miles up and around the side of a red rock mountain! So beautiful, however our Escape couldn’t handle the rocky roads and we were nervous about driving on such a harsh road in the dark mostly bc it’s on the side of a cliff.... so we had to turn around before we made it all the way up :( In the picture of the mountain, you can see the little road traveling up to the left!

Dani B.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2020

Saved my trip 😁

My jeep compass handle this trail to the sites just fine. Also the views there and in the morning, fantastic!

30ish from Arches so as a great nap spot before the following days excursion.

Cory C.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 6, 2020

Perfect for the off roader to get to a trail as well

I’m not entirely certain this was actually Gemini bridges campground we stayed at but where we were was at least close. To get to either location took the same road. We stayed here JUST as COVID season hit and the town was shut down. It took some actual off roading to get here which was nice and being off season as well it made it absolutely perfect. I have a well built Tacoma and it was perfect for that but avoid your Accord but I’m pretty sure your Subaru could POTENTIALLY do it with some maneuvering and being very slow.

Isabelle K.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 21, 2019

One of Moab's best kept secrets...

I am hesitant to share this campground with the world because I was so excited to realized that it seems to be relatively undiscovered by the internet thus far...

This past weekend a large group of friends spent the weekend camping at this absolutely gorgeous campsite. It is up a canyon just off of the Gemini Bridges 4x4 road. Note that it would be very difficult to reach this campground without a high clearance 4x4 vehicle. The road to the campground has steep drop offs, deep sand and large rocks that must be navigated. Once you arrive though, this is some of the best camping I have found in Moab! Total solitude, gorgeous views, a bit of shade and no light pollution to take away from the amazing stars! What else could you ask for?

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Month of VisitNovember

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Gemini Bridges Campground?

Gemini Bridges Campground is located at 4625 feet.

Are fires allowed at Gemini Bridges Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Gemini Bridges Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Gemini Bridges Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Gemini Bridges Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Gemini Bridges Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.