Goose Island Campground
Riverside camping for tents, RV's and trailers. The campsites offer spectacular views of the Colorado River and the massive red rock cliffs of Arches National Park. This campground is very popular due to its proximity to Moab, its shade in the summer and the beautiful scenery. Typically fills in the morning, from March-October. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.). Individual Sites: 20 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site). Group Sites: 2 (reservable). Water: No. Toilets: Yes. Hook-ups: No
Recreation.gov no longer lists this campground, and no other booking source is published. Check with the managing office before you go.
Recreation.gov no longer lists this campground, and no other booking source is published. Check with the managing office before you go.
The group site has its own page: Goose Island Group Sites.
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Site map
19 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 nights within a consecutive 30 day period |
| Dark sky | 7.5 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
Goose Island is located 1.4 miles east from the junction of Hwy. 128 and Hwy. 191. The campground will be on the left.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.6097° N, 109.5578° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Two reservable group sites are available through Recreation.gov.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Canyon Voyages ↗ | 2.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.3 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 1.3 miGrandstaff Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 3 miHell's Revenge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.8 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.5 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 5.6 mi
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- 6.6 miSandy Beach River Access ↗Swimming
- 9.8 miRocky Rapid Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
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Reference
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Goose Island Campground?
$20/night (Pay at campground, cash or check only)
How many sites does Goose Island Campground have?
20 sites.
Source: Site mix
How long can I stay at Goose Island Campground?
14 nights within a consecutive 30 day period
Is Goose Island Campground good for stargazing?
Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.5 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Goose Island Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Goose Island Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Goose Island Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Goose Island Group Sites (under 0.1 mi), Grandstaff Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), and Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (3.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby