Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Site is a BLM campground in Utah. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- BLM campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 38.73829, -109.35177
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Off Highway Vehicle, Off Road Vehicle Trails, Rafting, Recreational Vehicles, Star Gazing, Whitewater Rafting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-259-2100
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Overview 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. There is direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road (watch for seasonal rains and flash floods). The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. Recreation Group Site A is designed for guests with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. Access to Onion Creek four-wheel drive road is adjacent to the campground and is popular for motorized and horse travel. The road has 27 wash crossings (be careful of seasonal rain and flooding hazards). Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. Facilities Group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and shade shelters. Group Site A has a horse corral. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Natural Features Upper Onion Creek Campground is located along State Route 128. The views from the campground are spectacular and include Fisher Towers, Castle Valley and the Colorado River Canyon. The La Sal Mo
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 46 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 536 designated routes (372 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Onion Creek Camping Area | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Lower Onion Creek Campground | BLM campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Upper Onion Creek Camping Area | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Hittle Bottom Campground | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Fisher Towers Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Dewey Bridge Campground | Private campground | 5.5 mi | $20 | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.