William's Bottom Campground

Campground · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 1918 (State Trust Lands) · Open Access

3,977 ft
Elevation
ATTENTION: William's Bottom Campground will be closed the first week of December 2020: 11/30 through 12/4 for maintenance. Shady campsites for tents and small trailers with beautiful views of the scenic Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is located between the Wall Street climbing area and the Poison Spider 4WD trailhead. Individual Sites: 17 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

Getting there

From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head north on Hwy. 191 to Hwy. 279 just south of the Arches National Park entrance. Turn left (west) on Hwy 279 and drive 5.5 miles. You will see the campground on the right.

38.53800, -109.60460 · 38°32'16.8"N 109°36'16.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.60.70.70.70.80.50.91.11.21.40.70.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 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.

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Common questions about William's Bottom Campground

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

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

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