Grandstaff Campground
Riverside camping designed for tents only. 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. Located near the Grandstaff Trailhead (hiking) and Porcupine Rim Trail (mountain biking). Typically fills in the morning, from March-October. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.). Limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site. Water: No. Toilets: Yes. Hook-ups: No
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Site map
16 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; credit card available nearby at Goose Island Campground ) |
| Stay limit | 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period |
| Dark sky | 7.6 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From the intersection of Hwy. 191 and Hwy. 128, drive east three miles along the Colorado River. The campground will be on your left.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.6102° N, 109.5339° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Canyon Voyages ↗ | 2.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- under 0.1 miGrandstaff Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 1.4 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 2.5 miHell's Revenge Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.1 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.1 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 5.1 mi
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- 5.8 miSandy Beach River Access ↗Swimming
- 8.8 miRocky Rapid Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Arthur Taylor HouseBuilding · Moab · 2 mi
- Elk Mountain Mission Fort SiteSite · Moab · 2.2 mi
- Courthouse Wash PictographsSite · Moab · 2.5 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Grandstaff Campground?
No. Grandstaff 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 Grandstaff Campground?
$20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card available nearby at Goose Island Campground )
How long can I stay at Grandstaff Campground?
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Is Grandstaff Campground good for stargazing?
Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.6 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 Grandstaff Campground?
FCC coverage maps show 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 Grandstaff Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Grandstaff Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Goose Island Campground (1.3 mi, partly first-come), Goose Island Group Sites (1.3 mi), and Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby