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.
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.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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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#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.
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