## Overview

 Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 45 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.
## Recreation

 This site is a popular launch site for river running and close to hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving opportunities. The river corridor is filled with canyons, trails and scenic vistas. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and have many hiking trails and four-wheel drive roads.
## Facilities

 The group site has fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and a shade shelter. The group site does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups. A boat ramp is in the main campground.
## Natural Features

 Hittle Bottom is located along scenic Highway 128. The views from the campsite are striking and include Fisher Towers, Professor Valley and the Colorado River. 
## Nearby Attractions

 There are many hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel drive trails along Hwy. 128. The Fisher Towers area offers hiking, rock climbing, and scenic vistas. Hittle Bottom is about 45 minutes from Arches National park and one hour from Canyonlands National Park.
## Charges &amp; Cancellations

 Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.\_\_ Changes You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation. There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates. There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.\_\_\_\_ You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.\_\_\_\_\_\_ For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.\_\_\_\_ Cancellations Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.\_\_\_\_ Late Cancellations\_\_ A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window). Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night\'s use fee.\_\_ Early Departures If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night\_\_ No-Shows A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.\_\_ No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night\_\_\_s recreation fee.\_\_ Refunds You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation. Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay.\_\_ In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.\_\_ Interagency Pass Discounts Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.

Hittle Bottom

While we usually dispersed camp, it's hard to come by near Moab so we opted to stay in this BLM Campground in March. Clean toilets, spots with privacy, near epic hiking and the river and oh em gee the views! We pulled in at 2am and were greeted the next day by the most magical landscape. Fisher Towers is a must do hike. Get there early! This place fills quickly.

Great for a Campground with Views for Days

**Campground Review**

We arrived late on a Saturday night to BLM campsites along Highway 128 all full (Moab Jeep Safari week). We stopped at Hittle Bottom to ask the camp host where she suggested we dispersed camp. Instead, she invited us to put our tent up behind her spot, in a secluded grove close to the river. Jan was the most gracious host, and even had a fire going for us when we arrived! She is the greatest. The campsite was nice with the cleanest pit toilets I've ever seen! The site is a bit far from the town of Moab but close to some killer hikes and views in the Castle Valley area.

**Product Review**

My old camp stove had gotten pretty nasty and started falling apart after cooking on it for over 20 people on a 4-day camping trip. This Primus stove is a lot sturdier and nicer. The side flaps are helpful in preventing wind, and the burner/grill combo is perfect for cooking with or without a campfire roaring. The connector hose for the propane is a bit tricky to hook into the stove, and its compartment under the grill grate is nice- but if there is a mess under the grill grate- it wouldn't be a good spot. Also, the hooks to keep the grill grate attached to the stove body sometimes get bent and are hard to get back to connect into the grill body. Other than those minor issues, the stove is powerful (boils water super quick) and sleek. It's lightweight, but still sturdy enough to hold a large pot of water.

Ranger Review: Primus Profile Dual Stove at Hittle Bottom

**Campground Review**

This campground was the first one we found open all along HWY 128\. We started in Moab and drove until we found an open site. We went in a small yellow bus for a field trip and were promptly greeted by the friendly camp host. She walked us around to a couple that she thought would be sufficient for our group size (my family of four, plus 5 high school students), our vehicle size (a small yellow school bus) and our tent requirements (4 tents). She said that they typically allow 4 tents and 10 adults and two vehicles in one spot.

Ultimately we ended up in site 2, which is directly behind the camp host. It had some shade, plenty of space and was more then sufficient. We were able to put up all four tents, although two students slept under the stars.

The critters are abundant, ants were awful, and apparently did bite according to our students that slept under the stars, although it did not deter them from sleeping the whole four days under the stars. We went out for the day and made a rookie mistake and left our chips in sealed bags on the table. The critters ripped open all but one bag and ate most of the jalapeño cheetos! I can't imagine how that felt on the way out. We learned and made sure to lock up all food! They were not able to get in to plastic tubs with lids.

The campground is a launching pad for boaters on the Colorado River so during the day you can hear boats getting pumped up, smell plenty of sunblock and hear conversations taking place. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 6 am and are strictly enforced! But the stars are abundant and the views are amazing.

There are several bathrooms available and they were incredibly clean and the toilet paper well stocked! There was hand sanitizer in the handicap accessible restrooms but not the others. There is a great trail across the street, it's a bit of a hike but we did it and it ultimately ended up being about 4 miles. We did detour a little as we were geocaching and that took us off path for a little bit.

We enjoyed the campground, it was very clean and we were very happy that we only had to pay for one site instead of two thanks to the friendly camp host.

Our purpose for our trip was actually a geocaching field trip, if you are in to geocaching there are four real close to the campground. Two of them are about 4 miles round trip on a nice trail, one is in the campground and the the fourth is actually just up the road a tiny bit. We traveled the HWY all weekend and found a good number of hikes through geocaching!

**Product Review**

As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get products to test from time to time - today I am testing the [Mountain House Turkey Dinner Casserole](https://www.mountainhouse.com/M/product/homestyle-turkey-dinner-casserole.html?variant_id=235). I had a few guests help me review this as we were on a camping field trip. My students each took a spoonful and told us what they thought in the video below. They all really liked the flavor, one wasn't too sure about the texture. My review is, it has a great flavor, I found the texture to be pleasing, it wasn't mush and it wasn't rubbery, just right. It tasted a lot like something we cook at home after Thanksgiving. It was easy to prepare, boiled up our water in our Jetboil and then followed the instructions. My guests had a hard time waiting for it to cook but they were happy they did! Enjoy the video below (some of them were a little awkward in front of the camera) and know that once the camera was turned off, they ate that bowl clean!

Ranger Review: Mountain House Turkey Casserole at Hittle Bottom

This campsite is awesome. Perfect place to set up camp to float the river in Moab. This was the place that we put in to float the Daily. Camp site and restrooms were clean and well kept. A little buggy but to be expected in July in Utah. Lots of space and great views.

Great spot with pretty views

Me and my boyfriend had went down through every campground on the way from Canyonlands looking for a campspot.  We finally made it to this one.  The particular site we were at had no shade but there were a few nicer spots that had a lot of shade so I'd reccomend getting there earlier than 6:30pm for a better spot.  There were ants in the campsite but they didnt bother us.  Outhouses were extremely clean and had no smell at all.  We did happen to go a day they were doing a big rafting camping girls event so there was about 90 girls in their group camp area.  The rafting guides were super nice and informed us what was up with all the kids running around. They even offered us some food.  The girls were a bit noisey but as soon as quiet time hit i didn't hear a peep. But there was a really nice spot to dip in the river which was really refreshing after hiking all day.

Beautiful

One of the furthest campgrounds from Moab but totally worth the beautiful drive. It is less crowded than the other ones and it has amazing views and clean toilets (no shower). There is also a boat landing area and nice 3-mile hike across the road. This is a first come first serve campground. We arrived on a wed around 5pm in Sep and there were still a couple of tent sites available while all other campgrounds were full. They have fire pits so make sure you bring wood to make a campfire.

Awesome views

This site is a little further out of town than most of the BLM sites but was by far the best.  We were the only people here, but sites are spread out.  Swam in the cold river, steps away from our tent.  Great camp hosts.  

Our favorite BLM site in Moab

We have camped here in the Spring and Fall. There are a few sites with shade so they are great. Most sites are on the river. And since this is at the north end of 128 much quieter road traffic. This place is in the amphitheater so the views are incredible. Very close to Fisher Towers trailhead which is my favorite hike in Moab. 

  

We went in Mid April and it was quite windy, but the weather was beautiful. When you go on the no moon days you can see all the stars.

Best Campground in Moab

Dewey Bridge campsite was full and we drove down the road and lucked into the last empty spot. This spot is amazing. The views alone but the history of the site adds heft. Good spacing between sites. RV and tent camping available. Clean composting toilets. No RV hook ups but who cares when you have this view. 

Simply Amazing 

Hi, it’s us, Ed, Colton, and Elliot visiting from Chicago. Got in late and struggled to find an open spot (tried lower and upper onion which was full). But tried this one and there was a few spots open. 

It was quiet, couldnt hear the road that much, and very beautiful next to the river.

Clutch 9pm arrival

Maybe the most beautiful campsite we stayed at. Absolutely incredible views, I really think this one may be the most stunning site along 128. Far enough from Moab that you really don’t experience lots of cars going past (it is close to the road) or the small amount of light pollution the city gives off. Lots of space to even share singular campsites. Very well maintained

Incredible views

Beautiful established BLM campground near Moab. The sites across from the river are somewhat open, but are spaced apart nicely so you still feel like you have privacy. The sites along the river are “walk up,” meaning you park your car in the spot near it but set up camp under the trees along the river.

  

$20/ night, self pay, no host, no reservations. 

  

Each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit. There are vault toilets and a trash dumpster. No recycling. 

  

There’s a reservable group site, go to recreation.gov for reservations. 

  

It’s right on the road but it was much quieter than we expected it to be. You’re surrounded by gorgeous scenery and it’s so peaceful and quiet. We loved it here. 

  

Near the entrance is a signboard and trail that takes you across the road to the Amphitheater Loop hike. Nice hike but part of it is a bit of a scramble going from right to left but if you take the loop starting to the left the trail where the scramble is is a bit easier to find…keep an eye out for the cairns. 

  

There is a boat ramp near the day use area. 

  

Zero cell service for any of the carriers but the cell booster did help some and allowed for some light browsing and very slow uploads on the verizon phone.

So Beautiful

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places we've stayed. Although popular during the day as a place to start or end rafting trips from the boat launch, it gets quiet at the end of the day. 

Sites are large and can accommodate large RVs; however, some sites have pretty steep approaches that may require a significant number of leveling blocks. 

If you stay nearest the road, these sites have little to no shade. This can get pretty warm in the summer sun so bring shade. It's 8 minutes to a ranch that carries ice, coffee and basic food and 25 minutes to Moab. 

Cell service is weak and only worked in the middle of the night for some reason. 

Absolutely central to some of the most beautiful that this area has to offer. Easy access to the Arches. 