Gold Bar Group Sites

The campsites themselves were nice- spaced far enough apart to allow for privacy and access to a vault toilet. No water available, so be sure to bring some. Had a few locals driving around selling firewood which was helpful as we hadn’t brought any with us, but this was likely just a chance event.

River was beautiful! Thankfully the group sites were far enough away from the regular sites that it wasn’t too loud, but had to walk through the group sites to get to the river.

Biggest drawback was the traffic in the early morning

Short on amenities, big on views. Corona Arch trail head across the street. Vault toilets

Really easy to find and to get into, easy to get to town, easy to get to so many great hikes and other activities- location was amazing. Absolutely beautiful scenery, stunning cliffs and rock formations in every direction and the site backs onto the colorado River. Corona arch trailhead is literally across the street. Sites were clean and well maintained, same with restroom facilities. Unfortunately no water/wells. Not sure if it was just the weekend we were there or if that canyon is always crazy windy but prepare for wind. We also struggled to stake down our tent as the ground is pretty much solid rock. As long as you can anchor your tent against the wind this is arguably the most beautiful campsite I have ever had the privilege of staying at.

Our family does stays here every year!! No power hook ups and no Cell service!! Good place to disconnect.

Love this spot! It was right on the river and across the road from some great hikes. If you walk into the group site area there is a beach access to the river (which provides some pretty sweet views while paddle boarding.)

There were clean bathrooms and the site was only about 15-20 minutes from town. Even though it was close to town there was no cell service.

Lovely area, access to the river. Beautiful rocks all around us. Super close access to the Corona arch hike. $20 per night, bathroom, and trash at the adjacent group site. Our site was not on the river side, but the sites on the river side had direct access and some tree/shrub cover. The back sites can get to the river at the boat launch at the group site and you won’t have to walk through anyone’s site.

The camping sites are all a decent size, and the trees and brush add some shade and privacy between sites. The canyon provides shade for the campground for at least two and a half hours after sunrise. Each site has space for at least two parking spots.

Access to the Colorado River is within walking distance of the campsite. People were swimming to the sandbar across the river. Corona Arch trailhead is right across the highway. More trailheads and petroglyphs nearby. A short drive from Moab and the Parks.

Only downside was the noise from the highway, but it isn’t very busy. There’s practically no nighttime traffic.

Camped here last weekend while visiting Moab. I was really impressed by the cleanliness of these sites and how well laid out they were. Each site had plenty of parking, a good fire ring, and best of all, plenty of shade for tent spots! Really appreciated in the hot desert days. Access to the nearby river was so awesome, we had fun walking around on the sand flats. Would like to come back in the middle of summer and float this calm section of the river! 

Campground also had great proximity to the rock climbing at "Wall Street" and the popular Corona Arch trailhead, right across the street from the campground.

I’ve stayed at this campground many times while visiting Moab and love this spot! It’s about 15 minutes from downtown Moab on Potash Rd, so the drive is always beautiful and convenient. There are so many campgrounds to choose from on this road but this is one of my favorites. Right next to the road so it’s a little noisy at times, but being right on the river with the Corona Arch hike right across the street is amazing. One pit toilet. Spots are pretty large and spread out with some near the river and others closer to the road. Awesome campground!

Great side on the Colorado, just a few miles from Canyonlands and Arches. Even on a busy weekend there was still space to be found at this campground. There’s a nice hike at the trailhead across the street, and I saw a few rafts put in at the nearby boat ramp. On the way in, there’s plenty of opportunity to climb, and a nice trail to see rock art and dinosaur tracks.

These campgrounds are right on the colorado river in moab. They all have a fee to stay depending on which campsite you pick. Which seems to be the case with most campgrounds in the area. There is isnt any water but there is out house restrooms. The Corona arch trail is right across the street so easy access to the trailhead and waking up to the colorado river is beautiful!

Like other reviewers said it is not a great campsite per session, but it is on the river. Great trail right across the road to Corona Arch--really a fantastic hike! We would recommend this for a cheaper camping option close to the national parks and great hiking.

Well, the area was very beautiful, but we were eaten alive! Bring some bug spray and you'll have a great time.

There are 5 first come, first served campsites near the Gold Bar Group sites that are non-reservable and usually open when the rest of the camping has been scooped up! They may not be the most scenic spots, (like camping in a gravel parking lot) but the views of the colorado are nice, and the Gold Bar camping is located directly across the street from one of the best hikes in Moab...Corona Arch! Corona Arch is a super fun, 3 mile hike that features a huge arch that you can walk right underneath! The hike has a few mildly technical spots...a ladder, the "moki" steps, and a handrail section. Make sure you visit corona arch during your stay at the gold bar sites!