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

Hittle Bottom Group Site

Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. 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 45 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

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Site mix

Group sites1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
0140GravelPartialRiverfront30 / 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 length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGroup Site (max people 30): $150

The group site has fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and a shade shelter. The group site does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups. A boat ramp is in the main campground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Hittle Bottom Group Site20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.0°F averageFebruary: 37.8°F averageMarch: 47.6°F averageApril: 54.8°F averageMay: 64.3°F averageJune: 74.1°F averageJuly: 80.4°F averageAugust: 78.2°F averageSeptember: 68.9°F averageOctober: 54.2°F averageNovember: 40.7°F averageDecember: 30.6°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Dewey, 4 miles from the campground at 4,120 feet, station USC00422150 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 23 miles on highway 128 to the entrance to Hittle Bottom campground. The group site is located on the north end of the campground, just past the main entrance.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.7592° N, 109.3240° 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.
  • 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.
  • Refunds

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearCanyon Voyages ↗17.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗18.2 mi
RV sales & serviceCentennial RV ↗45 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

There are many hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel drive trails along Hwy. 128. The Fisher Towers area offers hiking, rock climbing, and scenic vistas. Hittle Bottom is about 45 minutes from Arches National park and one hour from Canyonlands National Park.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Hittle Bottom is located along scenic Highway 128. The views from the campsite are striking and include Fisher Towers, Professor Valley and the Colorado River.

Recreation

This site is a popular launch site for river running and close to hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving opportunities. The river corridor is filled with canyons, trails and scenic vistas. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and have many hiking trails and four-wheel drive roads.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

Sites at Hittle Bottom Group Site 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 Hittle Bottom Group Site?

Group Site (max people 30): $150

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

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 Hittle Bottom Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

The longest site here provides 40 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 Hittle Bottom Group Site?

The group site does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hittle Bottom Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Hittle Bottom Group Site?

This site is a popular launch site for river running and close to hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Hittle Bottom Group Site?

Moab, Utah. There are many hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel drive trails along Hwy.

Source: Getting there

What if Hittle Bottom Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Onion Creek Group Site (2.1 mi), Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (2.1 mi), and Lower Onion Creek Campground (2.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby