William's Bottom Campground
Shady campsites for tents and small trailers with beautiful views of the scenic Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is located between the Wall Street climbing area and the Poison Spider 4WD trailhead. Individual Sites: 17 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No
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Site map
18 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 in a 30 consecutive day period |
| Dark sky | 8.7 miles from Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head north on Hwy. 191 to Hwy. 279 just south of the Arches National Park entrance. Turn left (west) on Hwy 279 and drive 5.5 miles. You will see the campground on the right.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.5380° N, 109.6046° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 3.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.4 miPoison Spider Mesa Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.4 miLongbow Arch Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 5.1 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 5.1 mi
- 5.2 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 10.3 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
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- 12.1 miSandy Beach River Access ↗Swimming
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at William's Bottom Campground?
No. William's Bottom 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 William's Bottom Campground?
$20/night (Pay at campground?cash or check only)
How long can I stay at William's Bottom Campground?
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Is William's Bottom Campground good for stargazing?
Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8.7 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 William's Bottom Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if William's Bottom Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jaycee Park Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), King's Bottom Campground (1.7 mi, first-come), and Hunter Canyon Group Site (2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby