Moab Field Office (BLM) — riverside, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. 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.
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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Located on the Colorado River banks with a popular boat launch, Hittle Bottom offers excellent access to outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, hiking, and mountain biking. Google reviewers praise the huge campsites, beautiful views, and quiet riverside setting 23 miles from town.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes present in area (Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake, Mesa Verde Nightsnake). Also mule deer, kit fox, rock squirrel, loggerhead shrike, and mourning dove.
Insider tips for Hittle Bottom Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand First come, first serve basis available; arrive Friday evening for weekend availability Vault toilets are well-maintained; bring your own water and plan for self-contained RV use
Skip Hittle Bottom Group Site if: You need RV hookups — site has no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want proximity to town — Moab is 45 minutes away and campground is 23 miles from Highway 128. You dislike wind — reviewers report windy conditions.
Best time to visit Hittle Bottom Group Site: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (Moab, UT), Dewey Bridge Group Sites (Moab, UT), Big Bend Group Sites (Moab, UT), Devils Garden — Arches NP (Arches National Park, UT).
Cell signal at Hittle Bottom Group Site (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.
Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. 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.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a federal campground with high demand
First come, first serve basis available; arrive Friday evening for weekend availability
Vault toilets are well-maintained; bring your own water and plan for self-contained RV use
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









From Moab, drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 23 miles on highway 128 to the entrance to Hittle Bottom campground. The group site is located on the north end of the campground, just past the main entrance.
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