Can you reserve a site at Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead?

No. Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access

4,104 ft
Elevation

Length of Hike: This is a 3 mile long foray into the heart of the Richardson Amphitheater. Type of Hike: The trail is constructed and marked with cairns. Area Attractions: The trail is located very near the Colorado River, and in an area of interesting rock formations. The Amphitheater Loop Trail is approximately four miles from the Fisher Towers Trailhead; both trails can be walked in a single day. Route Description: The Amphitheater Loop Trail makes a lovely walk for those staying at Hittle Bottom campground, or for people traveling Hwy 128. The trail climbs approximately 250 feet in elevation to afford a stunning view of the Colorado River corridor. Along the way, you can see interesting sandstone formations in the Moenkopi and Cutler sandstone layers

Getting there

The trailhead is located 22 miles east of Moab on Hwy 128. The parking lot for the trail is in the Hittle Bottom Campground.

38.75941, -109.32452 · 38°45'33.9"N 109°19'28.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 101°F in Jul, down to 42°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	42	52	65	73	83	95	101	98	90	74	57	44
Low °F	16	24	31	37	45	53	60	58	48	34	24	17
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead?: No. Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Amphitheatre Loop Trailhead

Hittle Bottom Group Site less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Onion Creek Group Site 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites 2.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dewey Bridge Group Sites 3.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Big Bend Group Sites 11.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hittle Bottom Recreation Site less than 0.1 mi · Facility
Lower Onion Creek Campground 2.4 mi · Campground
Dewey Bridge Recreation Site 3.6 mi · Facility
Castleton Tower 7.8 mi · Facility
Oak Grove Campground 11.5 mi · Campground
Hal Canyon Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
Take Out Boat Ramp 11.6 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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