Big Bend Campground
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Write a Review Highway 128 Moab, UT 84532 435-259-2100 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.649, -109.4796
Overview of Big Bend Campground
For a map of the Colorado Riverway click here.
The stay limit is 14 days within a 30 day period. Campers are then required to move at least 20 miles to a new spot.
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by swhite393 on 9/28/2023
Longest RV Reported: 38 feet (Class A)
Reported by Bamaman on 4/13/2023
Number of Sites 23
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Nov to Feb
Elevation 4,002 ft / 1,219 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Big Bend Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 435-259-2100
Tim asked on 10/10/2022
We are heading there Wednesday. Can someone tell me how busy it has been? Also, we are a 45 foot toy hauler. Are th...
Boondachshunds asked on 10/4/2022
Anyone setup Starlink here who can speak to speeds/outages/obstructions from the canyon walls? Thank you!
camper-676671 asked on 5/1/2022
How difficult is it to get a First-come, First-served spot?
Ironflower asked on 10/15/2021
Are the sites at Big Bend Campground reservable? Thanks!
tdsaenz asked on 10/13/2021
Are generators allowed at Big Bend Campground? Does anyone know what quiet time is? Thanks!
POPSNKIKI asked on 10/13/2021
How close are fresh water & dump facilities for longer stays? Thanks in advance!
Reviews of Big Bend Campground 16 people have reviewed this location.
Cell Phone Coverage
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 4/23/2022
“Canon M50 camera? ”
Reviewed 9/28/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 32 |
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Loved the stay at the campground. We were in the overflow across the street in a 40 foot motorhome and parked the toed in the lot on the river side (trying to be courteous). I did manage somehow to leave behind my camera so if you see one laying around I'd love to hear from you.... how I did it? No idea. Not a lot of shade on the ove... more
Loved the stay at the campground. We were in the overflow across the street in a 40 foot motorhome and parked the toed in the lot on the river side (trying to be courteous). I did manage somehow to leave behind my camera so if you see one laying around I'd love to hear from you.... how I did it? No idea. Not a lot of shade on the overflow side but it is surrounded by hills and makes for beautiful star gazing. Would definitely start here again. 0 cell service though.
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swhite393 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Gorgeous views, busy”
Reviewed 6/9/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We had to get a hotel the first night because we showed up late and all the sites along the river were full. Views are incredible, you are close to the road though.
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camper-827884 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Fantastic dry camping location ”
Reviewed 5/26/2023
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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If you're trying to get away, this is a good spot. You will get road noise during the day, but it's not terrible. The sites are well maintained. Beautiful views in the canyon. Flowing Colorado river just steps away. Wonderful starry skies and bats at night (don'tworry about the bats, they're there for the bugs). Normal rate is $20/nigh... more
If you're trying to get away, this is a good spot. You will get road noise during the day, but it's not terrible. The sites are well maintained. Beautiful views in the canyon. Flowing Colorado river just steps away. Wonderful starry skies and bats at night (don'tworry about the bats, they're there for the bugs). Normal rate is $20/night, with America the Beautiful pass it is $10. Cell service is almost nonexistent.
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BryMan83 would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Good experience. No Hookups, Dry Camping ”
Reviewed 4/13/2023
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 13 |
| RV Length: | 38' (Class A) |
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Good site right on the Colorado River. About 9 miles from the entrance to Arches. Would stay again. 36 ft Allegro Bus.
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Bamaman would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Excellent Dry camping near Arches National Park-Gorgeous views!”
Reviewed 4/23/2022
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 20 |
| RV Length: | 32' (Fifth Wheel) |
Overall Rating
My husband and I stayed at Big Bend Campground after staying at Willow Springs Dispursed for the previous 4 nights. We decided to move from Willow Springs because the weather was really windy and we were getting killed by all the dirt! We scoped out the Big Bend campground on a Sunday night and saw that there were a couple of spots tha... more
My husband and I stayed at Big Bend Campground after staying at Willow Springs Dispursed for the previous 4 nights. We decided to move from Willow Springs because the weather was really windy and we were getting killed by all the dirt! We scoped out the Big Bend campground on a Sunday night and saw that there were a couple of spots that we may fit into. Monday morning we arrived at about 9 am and we found the last spot #20 available. We were easily able to park and maneuver our 32ft fifth-wheel. The sites are gravel and this site backs up right to the Colorado River. The views are absolutely stunning of the Canyon! It is dry camping and $20/night however we paid $10 with our National Parks Senior Pass. So worth the money for this location!! There are picnic tables, fire pits, and dumpsters as well as vault toilets. There is a group camping area as well. The rangers are very visible in this campground. It was quiet and peaceful during our stay. The campground is 7 miles in on the hwy 128 but still not far at all from Arches, Canyonlands, and Moab. We did the Grandstaff hike off 128 and it was amazing!! The views are absolutely incredible during the entire hike and at the end you are rewarded with a beautiful arch (natural bridge really) - Morning Glory. We saw people repelling down the canyon at the end which was pretty cool. Also there is a wonderful paved bike/walk path that goes almost from the campground into and past Arches NP. We did not use it but saw many people on the trail each day. We have AT&T service and had little to no service here. It was extremely sporadic and sometimes you could make phone calls and sometimes not so much. Data pretty much non existent. You can get cell service though about 4 miles toward Moab on 128 and there is a beautiful little park area there if you need to do some work.
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It's a Sick Life would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Convenient w/ beautiful views of the Colorado River”
Reviewed 11/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
Overall Rating
It’s conveniently located right off the road. The campsites are right along the Colorado River. The views are pretty all hours of the day. We even spotted river otters swimming upstream in the morning. The moonlight pouring into the canyon was gorgeous! Our 30 ft travel trailer fit in a few of the spots. The campsites are gra... more
It’s conveniently located right off the road. The campsites are right along the Colorado River. The views are pretty all hours of the day. We even spotted river otters swimming upstream in the morning. The moonlight pouring into the canyon was gorgeous!
Our 30 ft travel trailer fit in a few of the spots. The campsites are gravel & pretty level.
For $20, there are vault toilets & dumpsters. Water is not provided at the individual campsites nor the campground. Rather, it’s centrally offered at the Lions Park at the intersection of US 191 & UT 128, just north of Moab.
The cell signal was too low to support the work week, even with a WeBoost.
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Because of its convenient location right off the road, road noise could be heard…but there wasn’t much traffic on Hwy128, at least not in mid-November.
If planning to harvest solar, expect limited hours because of the high canyon walls.
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MTL would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Dry Camping Spot with Awesome Views!”
Reviewed 10/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed here September 14 thru 19, 2021
We had site 8 which I believe to be the best spot with shade there.
Colorado River put us to sleep every night with a gorgeous moon that week.
We could have stayed longer but had a schedule.
Great location to hit Arches and Canyonlands NP from.
Moab has a lot going on also.
Miles of Smiles RVing would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great views secluded spot. ”
Reviewed 10/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 15 |
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We loved this campground. It was a great location for hopping around to the nearby National Parks. We had a very secluded spot with a view of the Colorado River. First come first serve. Needed blocks to level but that was easy enough.
American Adventurers would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Epic views but crowded”
Reviewed 6/5/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Amazing views of the canyon and the Colorado River. The campground is busy even on weekdays. We arrived around 5:00 pm on a Tuesday and were lucky to grab the last spot. Other campgrounds along the river were also full. I recommend an early arrival if possible. The campground has access to the river. We were able to hop in for a quick... more
Amazing views of the canyon and the Colorado River. The campground is busy even on weekdays. We arrived around 5:00 pm on a Tuesday and were lucky to grab the last spot. Other campgrounds along the river were also full. I recommend an early arrival if possible. The campground has access to the river. We were able to hop in for a quick dip. There are a few trees that provide some shade but be prepared for full sun spots.
Wander for the Wild would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Clean/nice camp host/beautiful view”
Reviewed 4/25/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Teardrop Trailer) |
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It was a good experience, easy to access.
There’s a famous bouldering rock across the highway. The river is right there and it’s gorgeous. Clean public restrooms. NO SERVICE, but I felt safe. 🤍
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Casawndra would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- boat ramp
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- group sites
- restrooms: vault
- trash
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- pets
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