Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Moab Field Office (BLM) — riverside

Location: Moab, UT, UT

Price: From $100 per night

Price range: $100–$125 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (33 reviews)

Season: May through October

Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings. Group Site A is designed for people with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. The campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop.

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/upper-onion-creek-group-site to be notified when sites open up.

Upper Onion Creek Group Sites offer striking views of the Colorado River canyon and red rock cliffs with direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road. Ideal for small family or group gatherings with Group Site A featuring a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails.

Wildlife alert: Rattlesnakes present in area (Western Rattlesnake, Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Mesa Verde Nightsnake). Also wapiti, mule deer, kit fox, chukar, and American dipper.

Insider tips for Upper Onion Creek Group Site: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Group Site A is designed for horse camping with a horse corral and equestrian trail access. Watch for seasonal rains and flash floods on the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road.

Skip Upper Onion Creek Group Site if: You need RV hookups — sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You want to avoid rattlesnakes — Western rattlesnakes present in the area..

Best time to visit Upper Onion Creek Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Lower Onion Creek Group Sites (Moab, UT), Hittle Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Dewey Bridge Group Sites (Moab, UT), Big Bend Group Sites (Moab, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Cell signal at Upper Onion Creek 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.

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Moab, UT, UT★ 4.3 (33 reviews)From $100/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings. Group Site A is designed for people with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. The campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDump Station
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You want to avoid rattlesnakes — Western rattlesnakes present in the area.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Group Site A is designed for horse camping with a horse corral and equestrian trail access.

Watch for seasonal rains and flash floods on the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Rattlesnakes present in area (Western Rattlesnake, Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Mesa Verde Nightsnake). Also wapiti, mule deer, kit fox, chukar, and American dipper.

Location

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435-259-2100· Moab Field Office (BLM)
Getting there →

From Moab, drive north to Highway 128, turn right on 128. Between mile markers 21 and 22 you will see the sign marking the Onion Creek road. Turn right and go about a half a mile. The group areas are on the left side of the road.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Upper Onion Creek Group Site cost per night?+
Upper Onion Creek Group Site costs $100–$125 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Upper Onion Creek Group Site open?+
Upper Onion Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Upper Onion Creek Group Site have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Upper Onion Creek Group Site?+
Upper Onion Creek Group Site can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Upper Onion Creek Group Site?+
Upper Onion Creek Group Site is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Upper Onion Creek Group Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Upper Onion Creek Group Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Upper Onion Creek Group Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Upper Onion Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$100 /night★ 4.3 (33)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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