Gold Bar Group Sites
Moab Field Office (BLM) — riverside, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $130 per night
Price range: $130–$250 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vaul
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Four group sites along the Colorado River ideal for large gatherings with 360-degree canyon views and immediate access to hiking trails like Corona Arch. Reviewers praise the clean facilities, spacious sites, and proximity to outdoor recreation including mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and rock climbing.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Desert Spiny Lizard, Greater Roadrunner, Steller's Jay, and Northern Red-shafted Flicker present in area
Insider tips for Gold Bar Group Sites: Arrive in early evening to secure a spot — reviewers report easy availability at 7:15pm on Friday Visit Corona Arch trailhead directly across from campground Plan afternoon activities away from camp as sites stay hot during day Bring fully stocked coolers for food and beverages
Skip Gold Bar Group Sites if: Need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. Want spontaneous booking — federal campground requires early reservations. Planning outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Gold Bar Group Sites: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Kings Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Goose Island Group Sites (Moab, UT), Hunter Canyon Group Site (Moab, UT), Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gold Bar Group Sites
Cell signal at Gold Bar 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.
The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive in early evening to secure a spot
reviewers report easy availability at 7:15pm on Friday
Visit Corona Arch trailhead directly across from campground
Plan afternoon activities away from camp as sites stay hot during day
Bring fully stocked coolers for food and beverages
Official operating season for this federal campground
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.
Campground entrance
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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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