BLM Land — Moab Field Office encompasses this 16-site campground located six miles down a paved road from Highway 191. Windwhistle operates year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis, with sites accommodating RVs up to about 30 feet, though maneuvering space remains limited on the narrow access road.
The campground maintains a notably quiet atmosphere despite its proximity to the main road. "At Windwhistle it was mostly RVs but very quiet, no one using generators excessively," reports Mark M.. Most sites feature fire rings and picnic tables, with vault toilets and a single water spigot serving the entire campground. A campground host operates seasonally, and trash service keeps the area well-maintained.
A half-mile nature trail winds through the nearby rock formations, offering vegetation identification signs and close-up views of the desert landscape. The campground serves as a staging point for the 20-mile paved drive to Needles Overlook, while other regional attractions include Newspaper Rock and Natural Bridges. Cell service varies significantly by site, with some campers reporting intermittent Verizon coverage while others find no signal at all.
Sites typically run $20 per night, with discounts available for Access and Senior pass holders. The campground fills roughly half capacity on weekends during peak seasons, though availability varies. Most sites work best for smaller RVs and tent campers, with limited space for slide-outs or large rigs to maneuver.
Windwhistle works well for campers seeking a developed campground with basic amenities while exploring the Moab area's attractions, particularly those planning visits to more remote overlooks and archaeological sites.
Description
Quiet campground perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Located 38 miles southwest of Moab, the campground is nestled against the smooth sandstone of Roan Bailey Mesa. At approximately 6,000 feet in elevation, it is somewhat cooler than Moab in the summer. A one-mile nature trail starts in the campground. Nighttime brings excellent star gazing opportunities. Individual Sites: 15 (limited to 10 people
Fee Info
$20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground (only exact cash or check only)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWindwhistle Campground is located in Utah near La Sal
Directions
Drive 32 miles south of Moab on Hwy 191 to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area turn-off and drive 6 miles west on the paved road.
Address
Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood Avenue
Moab, UT 84532
Coordinates
38.176275 N
109.462012 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/1/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonPossible CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/20/26
- AT&TNo CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 6/1/26
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
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 29 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 2 hrs 52 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 55 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 25 min from Salt Lake City, UT












































