BLM · Moab Field Office (BLM) · Moab, UT

North Klondike Campground

The North Klondike Campground is a mountain biker's paradise with campsites situated a short bike ride away from the North Klondike trail system. You will also find yourself camped within easy reach of other world renowned Moab mountain bike trail systems as well as the many other outdoor recreation opportunities the area has to offer. While relaxing in the evening at your campsite you will be treated to views of the La Sal mountains and Klondike Bluffs. The main campground with non-group campsites is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You are required to physically arrive at the campground to pay for and claim a site. This is best done prior to your arrival.

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North Klondike CampgroundCampsite ViewsCampsite PhotoCampsite shade structure, grill, fire pit, and restroom.
Photos courtesy of Bureau of Land Management, Moab BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups25
Group sites2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

27 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Group Site AGroup20GravelPartialNo / –40 / 15Yes
Group Site BGroup20GravelNoneNo / –20 / 15Yes
North Klondike Campground 2StandardPull-through30GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 3StandardPull-through30GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 4StandardPull-through25GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 5StandardPull-through18GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 6Standard40GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 7Standard30GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 8Standard24NoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard
North Klondike Campground 9Standard50GravelNoneNo / –10 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesOnce payment is made, we do not offer refunds. Individual campsites: $20. Group campsites: $100

There are 25 individual campsites at the North Klondike Campground. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacle. There are two group campsites. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for up to six vehicles, fire ring, BBQ grill, picnic tables, shade shelter and close proximity to vault toilets and trash recepacles. Site A is on the left and Site B is on the right as you enter. There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups at this campground. During Spring and Fall a campground host may be stationed at this campground. Campground hosts assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette education.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near North Klondike Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.45 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.41 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.54 inches of precipitationApril: 0.51 inches of precipitationMay: 0.60 inches of precipitationJune: 0.33 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.63 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.40 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.53 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.0°F averageFebruary: 35.8°F averageMarch: 45.9°F averageApril: 53.1°F averageMay: 62.9°F averageJune: 74.1°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 78.0°F averageSeptember: 68.3°F averageOctober: 54.2°F averageNovember: 39.5°F averageDecember: 27.6°F average0 in0.5 in1 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Moab Canyonland AP, 5 miles from the campground at 4,561 feet, station USW00093075 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 7 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 70 take exit 182 for Crescent Junction/Moab. Head south on US 191 for 8.6 miles. Turn left turn on to BLM road 143 immediately crossing over the railroad tracks. Follow signs for North Klondike Bluffs. Stay on maintained dirt road for 1 mile following signs to the campground and trailheads.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.8234° N, 109.7658° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
  • You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS.

Charges and 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 as long as the first day of your reservation stays the same.
  • 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 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). 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).
  • A $10.00 cancellation fee AND forfeit the first night's fees if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).
  • There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan & Pay payments.
  • 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.
  • If customers request an early departure after the facility check-out time, the customer will not receive 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.
  • Campgrounds are inconsistently staffed by volunteers and there is no guarantee that your site will be available on the second day.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Slough Canyon

    39 mi from the campground · 4,774 acres · 80% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.2 mi
Outdoor gearCanyon Voyages ↗20.6 mi

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Explore

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CAMPING NEAR UTAH NATIONAL PARKS: North Klondike Bluffs BLM Campground

Worth a stop

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks and the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds trailheads are within 1 mile of the campground. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The North Klondike Campground offers spectacular views of Copper Ridge and surrounding bluffs as well as the distant La Sal mountains.

Recreation

The Klondike Bluffs trail system offers 50+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails ranging from fast flowy single track to tight and technical riding opportunities. While mountain biking is the focus of this area, The North Klondike Campground is within easy reach of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as hundreds of miles of 4x4, ATV, side-by-side and motorcycle trails.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at North Klondike Campground?

Sites at North Klondike Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at North Klondike Campground?

Once payment is made, we do not offer refunds. Individual campsites: $20. Group campsites: $100

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at North Klondike Campground?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at North Klondike Campground?

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does North Klondike Campground have?

27 sites, including 25 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at North Klondike Campground?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at North Klondike Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at North Klondike Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at North Klondike Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at North Klondike Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at North Klondike Campground?

The Klondike Bluffs trail system offers 50+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails ranging from fast flowy single track to tight and technical riding opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to North Klondike Campground?

Moab, Utah. Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks and the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds trailheads are within 1 mile of the campground.

Source: Getting there

What if North Klondike Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Courthouse Rock Campground (7.3 mi, partly first-come), Devils Garden Campground (10 mi), and Lone Mesa Group Sites (13.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby