Big Bend Group Sites
Moab Field Office (BLM) — riverside
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $100 per night
Price range: $100–$175 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
Families and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is located across SR 128 and up a small canyon offering a more secluded location.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups
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Big Bend offers three reservable group sites suitable for families and large groups, with two sites along the Colorado River and one secluded site across SR 128. The location provides access to hiking, mountain biking, whitebryant rafting, rock climbing, and four-wheel drive tours in surrounding parks and public lands.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake present in area. Also watch for Bobcat, River Otter, Desert Striped Whipsnake, and Desert Night Lizard.
Insider tips for Big Bend Group Sites: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Group Site C offers a more secluded location across SR 128 up a small canyon Moab town is approximately 30 minutes away for dining and services
Skip Big Bend Group Sites if: You need RV hookups - most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April - campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Big Bend Group Sites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Goose Island Group Sites (Moab, UT), Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (Moab, UT), Kings Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Bend Group Sites
Cell signal at Big Bend Group Sites (Moab, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Families and large groups will enjoy the three reservable group sites at Big Bend. Group sites A and B are located within the main campground along the Colorado River. Group Site C is located across SR 128 and up a small canyon offering a more secluded location.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Group Site C offers a more secluded location across SR 128 up a small canyon
Moab town is approximately 30 minutes away for dining and services
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Turn right and travel 8 miles along the river road. Group sites A and B are in the main campground, site C is up the dirt road directly across from the main campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Moab Field Office (BLM) fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Moab Field Office (BLM) before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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