Dewey Bridge Recreation Site

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access

4,111 ft
Elevation
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River looking across to the scenic sandstone "Entrada Bluffs" area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two group sites, Dewey Bridge Group Sites B and C, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The campground accommodates tents and small RVs and offers quiet and shady sites. The site provides river access for small boats and the remains of the historic Dewey Bridge is nearby. It is also located near Kokopelli's Trail, a multiple-use trail from Loma, CO to Moab. (Do not enter the river without wearing life jackets; it has dangerous undercurrents.) Individual Sites: 7 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Group Sites: 2 (reservable) Water: No Toilets: YesHook-ups: No Fee: $20.00 per site Number of campsites: 7 Toilets: Yes

Getting there

Dewey Bridge Campground is located 29 miles from the junction of Highway 191 on Utah Highway 128.

38.81049, -109.30762 · 38°48'37.7"N 109°18'27.4"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F4252657383951019890745744
Low °F162431374553605848342417
Precip in————————————

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$15.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground

Stay limit: 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Dewey Bridge Recreation Site

Can you reserve a site at Dewey Bridge Recreation Site?
No. Dewey Bridge Recreation Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Dewey Bridge Recreation Site?
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period

Camping near Dewey Bridge Recreation Site

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

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