Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)

Westwater Canyon River — riverside, hiking

Location: MOAB, CO, CO

Price: From $50 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of Eastern Utah. The Westwater Group Site 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 site is ideal for large groups looking to camp along the river.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/westwater-group-site-ranger-station to be notified when sites open up.

Westwater Group Site offers river access for boating and rafting on the Colorado River with excellent ranger support. Google reviewers consistently praise the helpful, welcoming staff and convenient location for outdoor recreation.

Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Long-nosed Leopard Lizard, and Eastern Collared Lizard present in the area. Also pronghorn, raccoons, and bats.

Insider tips for Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Located at the take-out for Ruby-Horsethief section and put-in for Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River Rangers provide weather updates and trip assistance; ask staff for current conditions

Skip Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer private campgrounds — this is a federal facility.

Best time to visit Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) (Moab, CO), Rabbit Valley (Grand Junction, CO), Saddlehorn Campground (Fruita, CO), Dewey Bridge Group Sites (Moab, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)

Cell signal at Westwater Group Site (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.

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Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of Eastern Utah. The Westwater Group Site 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 site is ideal for large groups looking to camp along the river.

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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 RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire Rings
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer private campgrounds — this is a federal facility

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Located at the take-out for Ruby-Horsethief section and put-in for Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River

Rangers provide weather updates and trip assistance; ask staff for current conditions

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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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: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Long-nosed Leopard Lizard, and Eastern Collared Lizard present in the area. Also pronghorn, raccoons, and bats.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) cost per night?+
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) costs $50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) open?+
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?+
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?+
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) 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 Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) open, and what are check-in times?+
Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Discover MoabWestwater River Recreation MapRuby Horsethief Canyon PermitsWestwater Canyon Permits
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$50 /night★ 4.3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)

Moab, CO

From $20/night

Rabbit Valley

Grand Junction, CO

From $20/night

Saddlehorn Campground

Fruita, CO

From $22/night

Dewey Bridge Group Sites

Moab, UT

From $100/night

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