Red rock formations frame the horizon at this Bureau of Land Management campground in Castle Valley, Colorado. Upper Onion Creek Camping Area sits along Onion Creek with rough road access that filters out casual visitors. The $20 fee covers basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, and designated fire rings.
Campers report that spots closest to the creek fill quickly, leaving hillside sites with expansive views toward the surrounding red buttes. Wind conditions can be noticeable in this open terrain. The campground serves as overflow when campsites near Castle Valley reach capacity during peak seasons. Both drive-in and walk-in sites accommodate tent and RV camping, with pets welcome throughout the area.
Description
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
Public CampgroundUpper Onion Creek Camping Area is located in Colorado
Coordinates
38.720196 N
109.344159 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/4/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/4/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 14 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 31 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 45 min from Salt Lake City, UT
