Lower Onion Creek Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping
Lower Onion Creek Campground in UT
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15 mi from Moab
Road Access
- Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
- By its Census road type this is maintained for passenger cars, but the condition is unverified.
- Recorded as pitching to 2%.
Setting
Lower Onion Creek Campground sits on the banks of the Colorado River, set against a backdrop of red rock canyons and Fisher Towers. The facility features 21 individual campsites and two reservable group sites, all equipped with vault toilets. There is no drinking water or hookups available. On-site facilities include two boat ramps for river access. The campground serves as a launching point for local river rafting, rock climbing, hiking, and nearby four-wheel-drive roads.
Getting there: From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 22 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. Turn left (across from the "Fisher Towers" sign) and drive 1.5 miles on the gravel road to the campground.
- Moderately separated here.
- Sits on broad, near-level ground.
- Colorado River runs 0.1 mi off.
- The Titan stands 1,906 ft above the map pin, 3.5 miles southeast.
Climate averages
October normals 39–72°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 99 of 100.