Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
Moab Field Office (BLM) — riverside
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or truck w/trailer). Lower Onion is also a launch site for river trips.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/lower-onion-creek-group-sites to be notified when sites open up.
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites offer amazing canyon views along the Colorado River with numerous hiking trails and excellent separation between group and solo sites. The location provides proximity to national parks and outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, mountain biking, and off-road exploring.
Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes present in area (Midget Faded Rattlesnake verified). Also wapiti, mule deer, kit fox, and various bird species including American Dipper and Bullock's Oriole.
Insider tips for Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Group sites accommodate 15-30 people with parking for only one large RV or truck with trailer Site location near river provides shade options on both north and south sides of canyon
Skip Lower Onion Creek Group Sites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want to avoid river traffic — rafters regularly launch from this site. You need access outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Upper Onion Creek Group Site (Moab, UT), Hittle Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Dewey Bridge Group Sites (Moab, UT), Big Bend Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
Cell signal at Lower Onion Creek 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 Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or truck w/trailer). Lower Onion is also a launch site for river trips.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Group sites accommodate 15-30 people with parking for only one large RV or truck with trailer
Site location near river provides shade options on both north and south sides of canyon
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 north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 22 miles on Highway 128 to the entrance to Lower Onion Creek campground, then 1.5 miles north on the gravel road. The group sites are located on the southwest side of the campground.
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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 — 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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