Established Camping

Upper Onion Creek Camping Area

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Bureau of Land Management

Upper Onion Creek Campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two group sites, Upper Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Well-situated 0.7 miles off SR 128, there is direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road (watch for seasonal rains and flash floods). The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No Individual Sites: 14 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site); Group Sites: 2 (reservable); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No.

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Location

Upper Onion Creek Camping Area is located in Colorado

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

38.720196 N
109.344159 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Apr. 28, 2024

Campground among the red buttes

Only campground I could find a spot left in anywhere near Moab. Beautiful spot with views of the red buttes all around. Be prepared to spend a lot of time searching for a campground that’s not full in the Moab area though!

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Month of VisitMay
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Upper Onion Creek Camping Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Upper Onion Creek Camping Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Upper Onion Creek Camping Area have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Upper Onion Creek Camping Area does not have wifi.