BLM · Moab Field Office (BLM) · Moab, UT

Big Bend Group Sites

Families and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is located across SR 128 and up a small canyon offering a more secluded location. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding parks and public lands. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

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Big Bend Group Site ABig Bend Group Site A (2)Big Bend Group Site B (2)Big Bend Group Site B
Photos courtesy of Moab BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites3
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
APull-through20GravelPartialRiverfront40 / 10YesBasic
BPull-through50GravelPartialRiverfront20 / 10YesBasic
C999Gravel30 / 15YesBasic

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

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length20 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGroup Site A (max people 40): $175. Group Site B (max people 20): $100. Group Site C (max people 30): $150
Dark sky6.3 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park

The Big Bend group areas have fire rings with grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, shade shelters, and trash removal. Sites A and B are near the river. Site C is in a side canyon, allowing for privacy. Water, dump stations and electricity are not available. Trailer and RV parking is limited.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Big Bend Group Sites30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowFebruary: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMarch: 0.89 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMay: 0.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.79 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.91 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.34 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 0.67 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowDecember: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 5.7 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.1°F averageFebruary: 37.7°F averageMarch: 47.1°F averageApril: 53.7°F averageMay: 63.8°F averageJune: 74.9°F averageJuly: 80.8°F averageAugust: 77.9°F averageSeptember: 69.5°F averageOctober: 56.4°F averageNovember: 42.6°F averageDecember: 31.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Castle Valley, 4 miles from the campground at 4,725 feet, station USC00421241 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 10 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 15 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Turn right and travel 8 miles along the river road. Group sites A and B are in the main campground, site C is up the dirt road directly across from the main campground.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.6486° N, 109.4798° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • You may 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 another group site within the Big Bend area.
  • 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 gearCanyon Voyages ↗6.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗7.1 mi
RV sales & serviceCentennial RV ↗56.2 mi

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Worth a stop

Big Bend is near Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. The "daily" section of the Colorado River offers half and full day river activities suitable for the whole family. The Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road provide cooler explorations during the hot summer months.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Big Bend group sites A and B offer shade and access to the Colorado River. Site C is across SR 128 and in a side canyon with no river access. All three sites have spectacular canyon views.

Recreation

Big Bend Campground is a great base camp for mountain biking, hiking, rafting, rock climbing, taking scenic tours, and exploring the area's backcountry roads. Those looking to relax enjoy sitting under the cottonwoods at the group site or on the small beach nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Big Bend Group Sites?

Sites at Big Bend 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 Big Bend Group Sites?

Group Site A (max people 40): $175. Group Site B (max people 20): $100. Group Site C (max people 30): $150

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Big Bend Group Sites?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Big Bend 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 Big Bend Group Sites have?

3 sites, including 3 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Big Bend Group Sites?

The longest site here provides 20 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 Big Bend Group Sites?

Water, dump stations and electricity are not available.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Big Bend Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Big Bend Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Big Bend Group Sites good for stargazing?

Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 6.3 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

What is there to do at Big Bend Group Sites?

Big Bend Campground is a great base camp for mountain biking, hiking, rafting, rock climbing, taking scenic tours, and exploring the area's backcountry roads. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Big Bend Group Sites?

Moab, Utah. Big Bend is near Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park.

Source: Getting there