Goose Island Group Sites
The two sites at Goose Island are ideal for groups wishing to be close to the town of Moab and Arches National Park. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours. The town of Moab is 10 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Goose Island Campground, 20 sites, is next door.
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Site mix
| group shelter nonelectric | 2 |
Site guide
2 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 20 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 25 / 10 | Yes | Basic | |
| B | Pull-through | 20 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 40 / 10 | Yes | Basic |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 30 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Group Site A (max people 25): $125. Group Site B (max people 40): $175 |
| Dark sky | 7.5 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
The group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and shade shelters. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. When you enter Goose Island the group sites are at the far end of the loop past the individual sites.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Moab, drive north on Highway 191 to the junction of State Route 128. Drive two miles on SR 128 to the entrance to Goose Island campground. The group sites are at the far end of the campground.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.6097° N, 109.5578° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.
- Changes
- You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.
- There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.
- There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.
- There is a $10 change fee if you wish to change to the other group campsite at Goose Island.
- You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.
- For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.
- Cancellations
- Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.
- You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
- Late Cancellations
- A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).
- Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Early Departures
- If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account.
- You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night
- No-Shows
- A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.
- No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Canyon Voyages ↗ | 2.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.6 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
Goose Island is only 10 minutes from Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are within a half-hour drive. For people looking for guided tours or rentals, the town of Moab is only five minutes away.
- 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
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Courthouse Wash PictographsSite · Moab · 1.2 mi
- Arthur Taylor HouseBuilding · Moab · 1.2 mi
- Elk Mountain Mission Fort SiteSite · Moab · 1.5 mi
Natural features
Goose Island is beside the Colorado River with cottonwood trees providing much sought after shade in the desert and striking canyon views. Across the river, the red cliffs of Arches National Park glow in the afternoon light.
Recreation
From Goose Island Campground, a paved bicycle trail leads to Arches National Park, the Bar M Mountain Bike Trailhead, the town of Moab, or up State Route (SR) 128 along the Colorado River. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and have many scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and four-wheel drive roads. The SR 128 river corridor is filled with red rock canyons, hiking and equestrian trails, river access and activites, and scenic vistas.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Goose Island Group Sites?
Sites at Goose Island Group Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Goose Island Group Sites?
Group Site A (max people 25): $125. Group Site B (max people 40): $175
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Goose Island Group Sites?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Goose Island Group Sites?
You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Goose Island Group Sites have?
2 sites, including 2 group shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Goose Island Group Sites?
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Goose Island Group Sites?
The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Goose Island Group Sites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Goose Island Group Sites. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Goose Island Group Sites?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Goose Island Group Sites 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 Group Sites?
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 there to do at Goose Island Group Sites?
From Goose Island Campground, a paved bicycle trail leads to Arches National Park, the Bar M Mountain Bike Trailhead, the town of Moab, or up State Route (SR) 128 along the Colorado River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
