Hunter Canyon Group Site
— riverside, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Hunter Canyon Group Site is ideal for visitors looking to explore the Hunter Canyon trail and access popular rock-climbing routes in the area. Access to the Hunter Canyon Campground is down a tight, steep switchback on a gravel/dirt road. It is not recommended for vehicles over 22’ or vehicles pulling long trailers.
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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Hunter Canyon Group Site offers stunning canyon views with access to popular hiking trails, rock climbing routes, and proximity to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Campers praise the scenic canyon setting with lush vegetation and wildlife.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Collared Lizard, Desert Collared Lizard, Western Black-necked Gartersnake, Northern Red-shafted Flicker, Spotted Towhee
Insider tips for Hunter Canyon Group Site: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Access road features tight, steep switchbacks on gravel/dirt — vehicles over 22 feet not recommended Hunter Canyon trail includes water crossings and optional scramble to Curious Arch
Skip Hunter Canyon Group Site if: You have an RV or trailer over 22 feet. You need electrical hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You want to avoid OHV traffic noise — Kane Creek Road has busy OHV traffic.
Best time to visit Hunter Canyon Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: The Ledge Group Sites (Moab, UT), Kings Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Gold Bar Group Sites (Moab, UT), Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hunter Canyon Group Site
Cell signal at Hunter Canyon 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.
The Hunter Canyon Group Site is ideal for visitors looking to explore the Hunter Canyon trail and access popular rock-climbing routes in the area. Access to the Hunter Canyon Campground is down a tight, steep switchback on a gravel/dirt road. It is not recommended for vehicles over 22’ or vehicles pulling long trailers.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Access road features tight, steep switchbacks on gravel/dirt
vehicles over 22 feet not recommended
Hunter Canyon trail includes water crossings and optional scramble to Curious Arch
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Moab, drive 8 miles on the Kane Creek Road. The group site is on the right hand side of the road.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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