Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Westwater Canyon River — riverside
Location: Moab, CO, CO
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 3.3 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of eastern Utah. The Westwater Campground is located next to the Westwater Ranger Station; the take-out for the Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for the Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado River. This campground is ideal for those looking to camp along the river at the start or end of a river float trip or otherwise recreating in the area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/westwater-campground-ranger-station to be notified when sites open up.
Westwater Campground is ideally located next to the Westwater Ranger Station as a take-out for Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado River, making it perfect for river float trips. Campers rate it 4.9/5 stars, praising the amazing canyon and great whitewater access.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Long-nosed Leopard Lizard, and Eastern Collared Lizard present in area. Also Pronghorn, Common Raccoon, and Townsend's Big-eared Bat.
Insider tips for Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Campsites 1-7 are first come, first serve only Book early as this is a popular federal campground Visit in early May for fewer crowds
Skip Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): May — Early May offers fewer people and better camping conditions according to experienced rafters. May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) (MOAB, CO), Rabbit Valley (Grand Junction, CO), Saddlehorn Campground (Fruita, CO), Dewey Bridge Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Cell signal at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) (Moab, CO): 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.
Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of eastern Utah. The Westwater Campground is located next to the Westwater Ranger Station; the take-out for the Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for the Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado River. This campground is ideal for those looking to camp along the river at the start or end of a river float trip or otherwise recreating in the area.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryCampsites 1-7 are first come, first serve only
Book early as this is a popular federal campground
Visit in early May for fewer crowds
Early May offers fewer people and better camping conditions according to experienced rafters
Campground operates seasonally May through October
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Grand Junction Colorado (westbound traffic): Take I-70 from Grand Junction for approximately 35 miles to exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in. From the west (eastbound traffic): Take exit 227 on I-70, then head south at the stop sign. Proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in. NOTE: Do NOT use exit 221 toward Sulpher when the roads are wet. It may be impassable with muddy conditions.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Westwater Canyon River fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Westwater Canyon River before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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