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

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites

The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or truck w/trailer). Lower Onion is also a launch site for river trips. 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 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Lower Onion Creek Campground is 0.4 miles away.

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Lower Onion Creek Group Site ALower Onion Creek Group Site BLower Onion Creek Group Site C (2)Lower Onion Creek Group Site A
Photos courtesy of BLM Moab · 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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 25 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
Group A20GravelPartialRiverfront30 / 10YesBasic
Group B20GravelPartialRiverfront30 / 10YesBasic
Group C25GravelRiverfront30 / 10Yes
720GravelPartialRiverfront30 / 10YesBasic

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

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. A boat ramp is in the campground and near the group sites.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lower Onion Creek Group Sites20°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, 6 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 22 miles on Highway 128 to the entrance to Lower Onion Creek campground, then 1.5 miles north on the gravel road. The group sites are located on the southwest side of the campground.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.7383° N, 109.3518° 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 no change fee if you wish to change to another group site within the Lower Onion Creek 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 ↗15.5 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗16.1 mi
RV sales & serviceCentennial RV ↗47 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. Lower Onion Creek is about 40 minutes from Arches National Park and one hour from Canyonlands National Park.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The group sites are located along the Colorado River offering spectacular view of the red rock canyons, buttes, mesas and spires against the backdrop of the nearby La Sal Mountains. A dry creek runs along the back of Group Site A (watch for flash-flooding)!

Recreation

This location is close to hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving opportunities and is a launch site for river running on the Colorado River.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

Sites at Lower Onion Creek 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 Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lower Onion Creek 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 Lower Onion Creek Group Sites have?

4 sites, including 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

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 Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?

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

Source: Getting there

What if Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Onion Creek Group Site (under 0.1 mi), Lower Onion Creek Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), and Hittle Bottom Group Site (2.1 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby