BLM · Moab, UT

King's Bottom Campground

Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, nestled between massive canyon walls. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs only. Eleven of the sites are walk-in only tent sites. This location is popular due to its proximity to Moab and area hiking, biking and 4WD/UTV roads. Individual Sites: 21 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

First-come, first-served

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King's Bottom Campground
Photo from the area. Ben P L from Provo (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Site map

15 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Amenities & rules

Stay limit14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near King's Bottom Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowFebruary: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowMarch: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowDecember: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.4°F averageFebruary: 39.6°F averageMarch: 50.1°F averageApril: 57.4°F averageMay: 66.7°F averageJune: 76.4°F averageJuly: 82.7°F averageAugust: 80.0°F averageSeptember: 71.2°F averageOctober: 57.6°F averageNovember: 43.7°F averageDecember: 33.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Moab, 2 miles from the campground at 4,053 feet, station USC00425733 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 9 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 9 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From the center of Moab (Center St. & Main St.), head south to Kane Creek Road (between the Burger King and McDonald's). Turn right (west) on Kane Creek Road. At the stop sign, continue straight and drive 2 miles. The campground will be on your right, just past the Moab Rim Trailhead.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.5565° N, 109.5850° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearGearheads Outdoor Store ↗2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗2.2 mi

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at King's Bottom Campground?

No. King's Bottom Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: BLM Website

How long can I stay at King's Bottom Campground?

14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

Source: BLM Website

What is the nearest town to King's Bottom Campground?

Moab, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if King's Bottom Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Jaycee Park Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), William's Bottom Campground (1.7 mi, first-come), and Gold Bar Group Sites (2.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby