BLM · Moab, UT

Lower Onion Creek Campground

Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This campground has two boat ramps and is near popular 4WD roads, rock climbing, hiking and rafting opportunities. (Do not enter the river without life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.). Individual Sites: 21 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site). Group Sites: 2 (reservable). Water: No. Toilets: Yes. Hook-ups: No.

First-come, first-servedFrom $20 per night

The group site has its own page: Lower Onion Creek Group Sites.

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Lower Onion Creek Campground
Photo from the area. Eric Salard (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Amenities & rules

Fees$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)
Stay limit14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

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 Campground20°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 the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 22 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. Turn left (across from the "Fisher Towers" sign) and drive 1.5 miles on the gravel road to the campground.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.7370° N, 109.3590° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Two group sites, Lower Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearCanyon Voyages ↗15.2 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗15.8 mi
RV sales & serviceCentennial RV ↗47.4 mi

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lower Onion Creek Campground?

No. Lower Onion Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: How first-come camping works

How much does it cost to camp at Lower Onion Creek Campground?

$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)

How long can I stay at Lower Onion Creek Campground?

14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

What is the nearest town to Lower Onion Creek Campground?

Moab, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Lower Onion Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Upper Onion Creek Group Site (0.4 mi), Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (0.4 mi), and Hittle Bottom Group Site (2.4 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby