Can you reserve a site at Upper Onion Creek Campground?

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

Upper Onion Creek Campground, Utah — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Upper Onion Creek Campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two group sites, Upper Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Well-situated 0.7 miles off SR 128, there is direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road (watch for seasonal rains and flash floods). The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No Individual Sites: 14 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site); Group Sites: 2 (reservable); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No.

Getting there

From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 22 miles along the Colorado River. Turn left (across from the "Fisher Towers" sign) and drive 1.5 miles up the gravel road.

38.43353, -109.20704 · 38°26'0.7"N 109°12'25.3"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.1	3.1	3.4	3.1	2.1	1.0	2.1	2.6	2.8	3.0	2.7	3.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.7 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 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.

Common questions about Upper Onion Creek Campground

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

Camping near Upper Onion Creek Campground

Warner Lake 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Buckeye Recreation Area (Co) 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ken's Lake Group Sites 12 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ken's Lake Campground 12.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dewey Bridge Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Oowah Campground 6 mi · Campground
La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area 6.1 mi · Facility
Mason Draw Campground 9.2 mi · Campground
Coyote Canyon Trailhead 12.2 mi · Facility
Ken's Lake Recreation Site 12.2 mi · Facility
Wilson Arch 14.2 mi · Facility
Porcupine Rim Trailhead 15.3 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Upper Onion Creek Campground