Upper Big Bend Campground

When the larger river campgrounds were full, this one was 1/2 empty. No real river views, dense willows, but quiet and at just 6 miles to Moab, a great adventure launching CG space #2 can take a 30ft trailer.
Oh and don't be that Douc#e that skips on payment, two nights, both our neighbors skipped on the measly $20 the BLM charges to maintain the space. There still free boondocking spots north of town ...

There are eight sites. A few have a good shade #1 is the best. All sites have fire rings and picnic tables - no cell service - a very clean vault toilet - you can pay there by check or cash or go down to big Bend to the credit card machine. Close to bouldering area, but site #1 at Big Bend is a short walk.

Sites were well spaced out and had great river access. Definitely a bigger area than ones earlier on the road like Hal and Oak Grove. Some spots had a few trees for shade, and facilities were in good shape!

Great river side site but there is no cell or wifi service like the listing states. Pit toilets are clean but you find yourself waiting in line to get in.

Nestled between a high sandstone wall and the Colorado River, this campsite provides decent respite from the crowds seeking entrance to Arches NP. Many travelers are frustrated to find the several riverside campgrounds full at noon or earlier. This campground is about 10 miles from the main road that goes to Moab and Arches. A busy (during the day) UT-128 is but 50-60 feet from the sites and is almost the only distraction at this campground. By 9 PM or so the traffic volume has subsided and quiet rules until the sun rises again. Those with tents will be in good shape if it is set up on the lower ledge closer to the river. It would dampen the sound somewhat. The site accommodates small RVs. Generator hours are from 8-8. No facilities other than the pit toilets. I gave this campground a 4 because it supports visits to the NP and trails in the area and is pleasant enough.

We were able to grab a nice campsite here around 6 PM on a Friday. Lovely camp for a night with a fire pit and table, about 10 meters from the water. Slept outside just fine, but it was very buggy at night and early morning.

Beautiful spot in the canyon. Decent space between campsites and good privacy. It is a 8 mile drive to Moab but the drive is outstanding. Vault toilet is adequate. No trash or water.

No river access. Spaces were filling up by 4pm midweek in October.

First come first serve. Small fee

Another amazing spot right along the Colorado River!  It is in very close proximity to Moab, Arches NP, and the western famous Castle Valley!  There are numerous hikes to do along the river corridor and even more to do in the surrounding area.  There's also some decent sandstone boulders you can mess around with right across the road.

Spent memorial weekend here with my wife and went to Arches NP for the day, very quick to get there from here. Had a vault toilet, each campsite had a picnic table, and sites were a good size. We stayed at site 1 which was good for a multiperson group. Weather was beautiful, 70's during the day (which felt warmer with the sun), and 50's at night. The grounds are away from the river so you can't see it from the campsites.

Nice primitive spots on the river! Bring your fishing gear. Lots of bats and amazing sunrise and sunsets in the canyon. There seemed to be lots of ants, just check where your putting the tent.

Highway 128 offers a bunch of campsites on the colorado river, its $15 per night. Just drive up and down to find a open site. There is also bml hiking trails off this highway. You are between Arches National park and Moab

This is very popular, especially in the summertime. We arrived mid-late afternoon and it took driving between 4 of the different campgrounds to find an open spot. There looked to be some really awesome sites along the river that I hope to return to in the future when it's less crowded.

Great camping. First come first serve (checkout/checkin at noon everyday). We got in late Friday night and had to stay at the overflow but talked with a group that was leaving the next morning and grabbed their spot. Beautiful vIews of the sunrise on the canyon walls! Plan to go back in the future.

This site is great if you're visiting the Moab area but it is the farthest from town. There are lots of closer sites, but this one is only 15 minutes away. Great River views and bouldering too!