Natural Bridges Campground
The campground includes 13 sites total, each of which can accommodate tent campers or RVs. Due to the size of the campground, there is a length limit of 26 feet combined. The campground is open year-round and is typically busiest from mid-March to mid-June. Visitation also spikes in the late fall, between September and October. The campground tends to fill up quickly during these busy periods. The Natural Bridges National Monument Campground is located approximately 35 miles West of Blanding, UT, nestled in the heart of Bears Ears National Monument. Situated in a high-desert environment at 6,500 feet above sea level, the campground is surrounded by a sprawling pinon-juniper forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 2 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 3 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 4 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 5 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 6 | Back-in | 26 | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| Site 7 | Back-in | 24 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 8 | Back-in | 24 | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| Site 9 | Back-in | 26 | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| Site 10 | Back-in | No / – | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 26 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Dark sky | Inside Natural Bridges National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Site Site 11 is listed accessible |
Each campsite is complete with a picnic table, at least one tent pad, and a metal fire ring. There are two pit toilets situated in the campground as well. The campground does not provide water, showers, flushing toilets, RV hookups, or a dump station. Drinking water is available at the visitor center, with a limit of five gallons per person, per day. Due to the very tight campground loop, the maximum RV length permitted in this campground is 26 feet combined --anything larger will not able to navigate the campground loop road. There is also a maximum limit of eight people per campsite, two tents per site, and two vehicles per site (trailers count as a separate vehicle). Fires must stay in the provided metal fire ring. There is no cell service in the campground, but public Wi-Fi is available at the visitor center.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Blanding, Utah, drive just south of town on US 191 to UT 95. Take UT 95 about 35 miles west to UT 275. The entrance to Natural Bridges is at the end of UT 275.
| Coordinates | 37.6092° N, 109.9842° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- When visiting archeological sites, structures, pictographs, petroglyphs, or delicate rock formations, please visit with respect.
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest.
- inManti-La Sal National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,414,386 acres
- 8 miBears Ears National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 120,760 acres
- 8.4 miDark Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 46,360 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Natural Bridges National Monument Visitor CenterBuilding · Natural Bridges Nm · 0.4 mi
Natural features
The Natural Bridges National Monument Campground is located just one-quarter mile from the Visitor Center, which can be accessed by car, bike, or by walking path. Visitors can connect the trail to the Visitor Center with another short path that leads to the park’s solar field, which provides all power for the monument. Please stay on the marked pathways and campsites, as an abundance of living biological soil crust surrounds the campground. Views of the Bears Ears, a natural formation of two buttes for which the surrounding area is named, can be seen from the campground. The campground is enclosed by beautiful pinon pine and juniper forest, which provides ample privacy between sites without obstructing the view of wide-open skies. These vast and unpolluted skies make Natural Bridges a wonderful place to stargaze.
Recreation
Natural Bridges National Monument is home to three of the largest natural bridges in the United States. The bridges can be viewed from three overlooks situated along the nine-mile loop drive through the park. The overlooks are each paved and located less than one-quarter mile from the parking areas. Hiking trails to the bridges themselves are also available. Descend into White or Armstrong canyons and wind along the wash to view the bridges from below. The hiking routes along the canyon bottom are unmaintained and may experience small changes depending on weather. Visitors may also encounter archeological sites in the area. Stop by the visitor center and ask a ranger about the "Dos and Don'ts" of visiting these areas. Natural Bridges also boasts an incredible night sky as the world’s first International Dark Sky Park. Night-sky programming may be available in the spring and fall, dependent on staffing levels.
Nearby
- Natural Bridges National Monument is surrounded by a multitude of public Federal Lands, including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Forest Service (NFS), and other National Park Service (NPS) sites, as well as state and tribal parks. Within a two-hour drive or less, visitors can access
- Bears Ears National Monument
- Hovenweep National Monument
- Recreation areas in the Manti-La Sal National Forest Goosenecks State Park,
- Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park,
- Arches National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
- All of these locations have opportunities for hiking, scenic viewing, and other activities. There are also several museums in the area, including one at Edge of the Cedars State Park in Blanding, UT and Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Delores, CO.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Natural Bridges Campground?
Sites at Natural Bridges Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Natural Bridges Campground?
Check-in 10:00 AM, checkout 10:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Natural Bridges Campground have?
13 sites, including 12 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Natural Bridges Campground?
The longest site here provides 26 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 Natural Bridges Campground?
The campground does not provide water, showers, flushing toilets, RV hookups, or a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Natural Bridges Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Natural Bridges Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Natural Bridges Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Natural Bridges Campground?
Site Site 11 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Natural Bridges Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Natural Bridges Campground sits inside Natural Bridges National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
What is there to do at Natural Bridges Campground?
Natural Bridges National Monument is home to three of the largest natural bridges in the United States. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Natural Bridges Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Starr Springs Campground (23.6 mi, first-come), Farley Canyon Primitive Camping Area (26.7 mi, first-come), and Nizhoni (27.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Natural Bridges Campground in?
Natural Bridges Campground is a Natural Bridges National Monument campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.