Natural Bridges Campground, near Lake Powell, Utah, is a cozy spot that offers a peaceful escape surrounded by stunning natural beauty. With only 13 sites, it’s perfect for those looking to unwind in a quiet setting, complete with vault toilets and a clean, well-maintained environment.

Campers rave about the breathtaking hikes available right from the campground, with trails leading you through the impressive natural bridges and scenic canyon floors. As one visitor put it, “The natural bridges are sick. Awesome hikes.” The campground is also a great launching point for exploring nearby Bears Ears National Monument, making it a prime location for outdoor adventures.

While there are no water hookups or electric services, the campground allows fires, so you can enjoy evenings around the campfire under a sky full of stars. Just keep an eye on your food—those Pinyon Jays are crafty little thieves! Visitors appreciate the privacy offered by the surrounding juniper trees, creating a serene atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle. 

If you’re looking for a simple, clean place to camp with access to some of Utah’s most beautiful landscapes, Natural Bridges Campground is a solid choice. Whether you’re pitching a tent or parking a small RV, you’ll find a welcoming spot to relax and soak in the great outdoors.

## Overview

 The campground includes 13 sites total, each of which can accommodate tent campers or RVs. Due to the size of the campground, there is a length limit of 26 feet combined. The campground is open year-round and is typically busiest from mid-March to mid-June. Visitation also spikes in the late fall, between September and October. The campground tends to fill up quickly during these busy periods. The Natural Bridges National Monument Campground is located approximately 35 miles West of Blanding, UT, nestled in the heart of Bears Ears National Monument. Situated in a high-desert environment at 6,500 feet above sea level, the campground is surrounded by a sprawling pinon-juniper forest. The elevation can also be cause for dramatic temperature fluctuations. Temperatures can reach highs of 100 degrees Fahrenheit mid-Summer and can dip below freezing in the Winter. 
## Recreation

 Natural Bridges National Monument is home to three of the largest natural bridges in the United States. The bridges can be viewed from three overlooks situated along the nine-mile loop drive through the park. The overlooks are each paved and located less than one-quarter mile from the parking areas. Hiking trails to the bridges themselves are also available. Descend into White or Armstrong canyons and wind along the wash to view the bridges from below. The hiking routes along the canyon bottom are unmaintained and may experience small changes depending on weather. Visitors may also encounter archeological sites in the area. When visiting archeological sites, structures, pictographs, petroglyphs, or delicate rock formations, please visit with respect. Stop by the visitor center and ask a ranger about the \"Dos and Don'ts\" of visiting these areas. Natural Bridges also boasts an incredible night sky as the worlds first International Dark Sky Park. Night-sky programming may be available in the spring and fall, dependent on staffing levels. 
## Natural Features

 The Natural Bridges National Monument Campground is located just one-quarter mile from the Visitor Center, which can be accessed by car, bike, or by walking path. Visitors can connect the trail to the Visitor Center with another short path that leads to the parks solar field, which provides all power for the monument. Please stay on the marked pathways and campsites, as an abundance of living biological soil crust surrounds the campground. Views of the Bears Ears, a natural formation of two buttes for which the surrounding area is named, can be seen from the campground. The campground is enclosed by beautiful pinon pine and juniper forest, which provides ample privacy between sites without obstructing the view of wide-open skies. These vast and unpolluted skies make Natural Bridges a wonderful place to stargaze. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Natural Bridges National Monument is surrounded by a multitude of public Federal Lands, including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Forest Service (NFS), and other National Park Service (NPS) sites, as well as state and tribal parks. Within a two-hour drive or less, visitors can access Bears Ears National Monument, Hovenweep National Monument, various NFS recreation areas, Goosenecks State Park, Monument Valley Tribal Park, and Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. All of these locations have opportunities for hiking, scenic viewing, and other activities. There are also several museums in the area, including Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding, UT and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Delores, CO.

Natural Bridges Campground

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The Best Camping Near Blanding, Utah

We were shut out at 1 pm. No problem! There is plenty of dispersed camping on Deer Flat and Bears Ears roads just outside the park. So silent at night!

If you want a site at the campground, be there around 8:30 am (in May). We got there at 9:30 am and snagged one of two remaining sites. A sign said there were 6 at 8:30 am. Get your water at the Visitors' Center. If you don't like pit toilets, you can walk a half mile to the Visitors' Center.

Woke up in the middle of the night to a perfectly framed Big Dipper in the window of our teardrop on site 7\. (I think that was the number.)

13 sites and all are first-come, first-served. Better get there early!

this is a small campground, and it is first come first serve ... so plan accordingly. This is a hidden gem buried and missed among the big five ... and it sits right in between the absurd contest over the designated National Monuments. The three bridges are worth the time an energy to hike into. The NPS provides a really interesting star gazing session at night. If you have a decent high clearance vehicle, the overflow area in Big Ears NM are wonderful. 

small, great and the overflow is even better

This campground does not take reservations, and is first come first serve. We arrived to the campground being full. It looked clean and well maintained. The pit toilet bathrooms were clean as well. We ended up camping down the road on an amazing primitive site, so don’t discount that as an option as well. The visitor center also has outdoor access heated bathrooms which helped relieve the stress of cold camping nights. Such a lovely park and would definitely recommend it! We saw stars for miles!

Great but small and compact

Nice and clean campground, about a 10-15 minute walk on a well maintained trail or 2 minute drive to the visitor center. Visitor center has 24 hour restrooms. Pottable water was not on when we went. Was pretty chilly when we were here in early March. 

Campsite had spectacular views with picnic table and fire pit. Beautiful night skies. Dog friendly around the campgrounds. Note dogs are not allowed on the designated trails. 

Amazing views of the 3 large natural bridges. We were able to hike to all three of them in one morning as the sun rose. Not crowded at all.

Nice campground, Beautiful views

This is a good all around campground. The Natural Bridges National Monument is out of the way to get to so it certainly has that going for it. That being said, there are only 13 spots. Relatively private spots though. Nothing over 26 feet is allowed. All in all, the Natural Bridges are well worth the trip!! Beautiful!

Also, it does cost $15 for a spot for a night.

Good Campground

We stayed here for 1 night in our camper van in late February and had the place to ourselves. Sites were nice with a fire ring and picnic tables. A good spot if you’re going from Canyonlands to Capitol Reef National Park. Vault toilets, no running water, no hookups. 

Good for the Night

Rarely seen campsite I actually want to camp in. Juniper trees allow for privacy. Very small CG. $15/night. No road noise. Sandy tent areas, tables, and I think fire pits. Stayed in site#1. Arrived 9pm in late March on a Friday, took last spot. Wonderful little national monument!! 

Private, clean, small

We stayed three nights at this campground. Lots of hikes within the monument and nearby area. Rangers super helpful and fun to chat with. Cost is $15/night FF. Pit toilets but visitor center has flushing toilets if that's an issue for you. 

No cell coverage 

Great stargazing 

Small cg with about 13 sites.  Great location in relation to the Visitor Center and the guts of the park.  Paved sites surrounded by pinion/juniper forest.  Good privacy.  Nice pit toilets.  No water in campground, but is avail at nearby Visitor Center.  Trash cans throughout cg.  Mostly a tent and/or smaller camper van/ pick up, and perhaps a very small trailer.

Great small, basic campground

Small campground located in Natural Bridges National Monument, which is located within Bears Ears National Monument boundaries.

  

$15/night. Self pay, first come first served. There are vault toilets, garbage cans, and plastic, paper, and aluminum recycling within the campground. No water at campground, but the visitor center has bottle and jug filling stations. 

  

The length limit is 26ft, which seems accurate as our 26ft motorhome fit in the spot but anything bigger wouldn’t have. The loop is narrow as well, so bigger rigs would have a difficult time navigating the campground. 

  

There are hikes in between the bridges (no bikes allowed on hiking trails) or you can drive or bike the 9 mile loop to see the bridges. 

  

No cell service here and service in the Bears Ears NM was spotty. The cell booster did not help and there is no wifi in the visitor center/ bookstore.

Cool Out of the Way National Monument

Very well kept campground.  Toilets and site were clean.  The park is spectacular.

Nice Campground in a Nice Park

All of Natural Bridges National Monument is very well cared for, including this nice little campground.  I had no plans to stay the night here until I stumbled across it and had to stay.  Everything is clean and well-maintained, tent pads are full of sand, and on this night all of the campers were well behaved.  Lots of great hiking through the canyon floors and across the mesa.  Very close to Bears Ears so it makes a great jumping-off point for exploring there.  One note of caution: there are Pinyon Jays everywhere (pretty, bright blue birds) and they will steal your food if you leave it unattended.  They hang out at the camp for a reason.

Out of the way gem

Great campground located at one of the great undiscovered national monuments in the west. Love this place. Last time we went we were the only people there. Amazeballs. And the natural bridges are sick. Awesome hikes.

Natural Bridges Monument worth the extra trip

Nice and quiet cheap camping (8 dollars with an annual pass). Simple, with vault toilets, but no other services. No phone connection. The camp was half full (13 spots in total). 

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