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

Gold Bar Group Sites

The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

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Gold Bar Group SitesGold Bar Group B & CGold Bar Group Sites (3)Gold Bar Group Sites
Photos courtesy of Moab BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites4
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

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
A50GravelRiverfront30 / 20YesBasic
BPull-through50GravelRiverfront30 / 20YesBasic
CPull-through50GravelRiverfront90 / 30YesBasic
D50GravelRiverfront30 / 20YesBasic

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 length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGroup Site A (max 30 people): $150. Group Site B (max 30 people): $150. Group Site C (max 90 people): $250. Group Site D (max 30 people): $130
Dark sky9.3 miles from Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park

Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters. Site B has a hammock structure that can accomodate numerous hammocks. Site D does not have a shade shelter, but is ideal for groups with motorhomes. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Trailer and RV Parking is limited as sites are meant for tent camping.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Gold Bar Group Sites30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.55 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowFebruary: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowApril: 0.71 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 0.75 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowDecember: 0.61 inches of precipitation, 3.5 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.9°F averageFebruary: 39.6°F averageMarch: 49.5°F averageApril: 56.7°F averageMay: 66.6°F averageJune: 77.8°F averageJuly: 84.5°F averageAugust: 81.9°F averageSeptember: 72.7°F averageOctober: 58.1°F averageNovember: 44.3°F averageDecember: 32.9°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Arches NP Hqs, 3 miles from the campground at 4,093 feet, station USC00420336 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 8 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 8 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.5757° N, 109.6334° 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 no change fee if you wish to change to another group site that is the same price with the same reservation dates within the Gold Bar 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 the (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 ↗4.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗5 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Scenic Highway 279 parallels the Colorado River. There are numerous opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and four-wheeling. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse State Park are nearby as well as the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which offer cooler temperatures.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The group sites at Gold Bar are located on the Colorado River and provide for striking views of the red rock canyons and mesas.

Recreation

There is a boat ramp located at Gold Bar giving access to the Colorado River. The group sites are close to the trailhead for Corona Arch and numerous hiking and four-wheel drive roads. Both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Gold Bar Group Sites?

Sites at Gold Bar 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 Gold Bar Group Sites?

Group Site A (max 30 people): $150. Group Site B (max 30 people): $150. Group Site C (max 90 people): $250.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Gold Bar Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Gold Bar Group Sites?

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (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 Gold Bar Group Sites have?

4 sites, including 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Gold Bar Group Sites?

The longest site here provides 50 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 Gold Bar Group Sites?

The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Gold Bar Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Gold Bar Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Gold Bar Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Gold Bar Group Sites good for stargazing?

Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 9.3 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 Gold Bar Group Sites?

There is a boat ramp located at Gold Bar giving access to the Colorado River. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Gold Bar Group Sites?

Moab, Utah. Scenic Highway 279 parallels the Colorado River.

Source: Getting there