Can you reserve a site at Upper Big Bend Campground?

No. Upper Big Bend Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Upper Big Bend Campground

Campground · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access

4,009 ft
Elevation

Campsites tucked along the Colorado River Canyon with spectacular views suitable for tent camping. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This campground is popular with climbers visiting the Big Bend Bouldering Area, a short walk away. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.)Individual Sites: 8 Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

Getting there

From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 8.1 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. The campground area will be on the left.

38.64933, -109.48819 · 38°38'57.6"N 109°29'17.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	49	60	67	78	90	96	93	84	71	55	42
Low °F	20	26	34	40	50	60	65	63	55	41	30	21
Precip in	0.8	0.7	0.9	1.0	0.8	0.4	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.3	0.7	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.8 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

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

Stay limit: 14 days 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 Upper Big Bend Campground

Can you reserve a site at Upper Big Bend Campground?: No. Upper Big Bend Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Upper Big Bend Campground?: 14 days in a 30 consecutive day period

Camping near Upper Big Bend Campground

Big Bend Group Sites 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Goose Island Group Sites 4.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites 6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Oak Grove Campground 0.7 mi · Campground
Hal Canyon Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Take Out Boat Ramp 1.1 mi · Facility
Grandstaff Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead 3.7 mi · Facility
Goose Island Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Fins and Things Trailhead 4.7 mi · Facility
Hell's Revenge Trailhead 5.4 mi · Facility
Porcupine Rim Trailhead 6.1 mi · Facility

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Contact

Phone (435) 259-2100
Info Recreation.gov

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

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