Upper Big Bend Campground
Campsites tucked along the Colorado River Canyon with spectacular views suitable for tent camping. This campground is popular with climbers visiting the Big Bend Bouldering Area, a short walk away. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.). Individual Sites: 8 Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No
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Site map
8 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
| Fees | $20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only) |
| Stay limit | 14 days in a 30 consecutive day period |
| Dark sky | 6 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | ADA Information - The campground has one accessible standard site, campsite #5 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 8.1 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. The campground area will be on the left.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.6493° N, 109.4882° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Canyon Voyages ↗ | 6.1 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Centennial RV ↗ | 56.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 1.1 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 2.3 miSandy Beach River Access ↗Swimming
- 3.7 miGrandstaff Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.7 miFins And Things Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.9 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 5.2 miRocky Rapid Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Show all 8Hide
- 7.7 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 7.8 mi
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Arthur Taylor HouseBuilding · Moab · 5.6 mi
- Courthouse Wash PictographsSite · Moab · 5.8 mi
- Elk Mountain Mission Fort SiteSite · Moab · 5.8 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Upper Big Bend Campground?
No. Upper Big Bend Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Upper Big Bend Campground?
$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)
How long can I stay at Upper Big Bend Campground?
14 days in a 30 consecutive day period
Are there accessible sites at Upper Big Bend Campground?
ADA Information - The campground has one accessible standard site, campsite #5.
Is Upper Big Bend Campground good for stargazing?
Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 6 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to Upper Big Bend Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Upper Big Bend Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Big Bend Group Sites (0.5 mi), Oak Grove Campground (0.7 mi, first-come), and Hal Canyon Campground (0.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby