Within BLM Land — Moab Field Office, Williams Bottom Campground operates as a primitive 17-site facility along Highway 279, positioned directly across from the Colorado River. The Bureau of Land Management maintains this first-come, first-served campground at $15 per night, with payment collected through an iron ranger system at the entrance.
The campground sits beneath red rock cliffs with cottonwood trees providing limited shade throughout the day. Sites accommodate tents and small trailers on sandy ground, each equipped with a fire ring, cooking grate, and picnic table. Amanda M. notes the location "is the perfect base camp for visiting Arches and Canyonlands NPs." Highway 279 generates consistent road noise from off-road vehicles and climbers accessing nearby trails, particularly during daylight hours.
The Wall Street climbing area lies immediately north of the campground, making this a popular staging area for rock climbers. Petroglyphs appear on canyon walls along the highway, while the Poison Spider 4WD trail begins nearby. Corona Arch and Bowtie Arch trailheads sit further west on the same road. Alan B. describes it as the "perfect spot for accessing all of the Wall Street climbing area."
No water or trash services exist at Williams Bottom, requiring campers to pack in all supplies and pack out all waste. Vault toilets serve the campground, though their proximity to some sites creates odor issues during warmer months. The facility prohibits pets. Isabelle K. found the grounds "super clean" during her visit.
Weekend availability becomes limited during peak seasons, with several reviewers noting the campground fills quickly. For additional overnight options, campers can explore camping near Moab or check nearby King's Bottom Campground. Arriving on weekdays improves chances of securing a site, and bringing bug spray helps manage increased insect activity near the river during evening hours.
Description
ATTENTION: William's Bottom Campground will be closed the first week of December 2020: 11/30 through 12/4 for maintenance. Shady campsites for tents and small trailers with beautiful views of the scenic Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is located between the Wall Street climbing area and the Poison Spider 4WD trailhead. Individual Sites: 17 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No
Fee Info
$20/night (Pay at campground?cash or check only)
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Location
Public CampgroundWilliams Bottom Campground is located in Utah
Directions
From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head north on Hwy. 191 to Hwy. 279 just south of the Arches National Park entrance. Turn left (west) on Hwy 279 and drive 5.5 miles. You will see the campground on the right.
Address
Moab Field Office
82 East Dogwood
Moab, UT 84532
Coordinates
38.538 N
109.6046 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/2/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/13/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 38 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 3 hrs 3 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 18 min from Farmington, NM
- 3 hrs 34 min from Salt Lake City, UT
















































