Windwhistle Campground

Campground · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Moab Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

6,031 ft
Elevation
Quiet campground perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Located 38 miles southwest of Moab, the campground is nestled against the smooth sandstone of Roan Bailey Mesa. At approximately 6,000 feet in elevation, it is somewhat cooler than Moab in the summer. A one-mile nature trail starts in the campground. Nighttime brings excellent star gazing opportunities. Individual Sites: 15 (limited to 10 people

Getting there

Drive 32 miles south of Moab on Hwy 191 to the Canyon Rims Recreation Area turn-off and drive 6 miles west on the paved road.

38.17627, -109.46201 · 38°10'34.6"N 109°27'43.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F374151596981868475624837
Low °F172128334050575648362617
Precip in1.00.80.91.11.00.71.31.21.41.40.90.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.7 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

$20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground (only exact 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 Windwhistle Campground

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

Camping near Windwhistle Campground

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.