Upper Big Bend Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping
Upper Big Bend Campground in UT
CampgroundBLM
6.3 mi from Moab
Road Access
- Road difficulty 3 of 5: a rough drive in.
- BLM plans this as maintained for passenger cars, but the condition is unverified.
- Recorded as graded dirt, pitching to 6%.
Setting
Tucked into the Colorado River Canyon, this campground offers eight tent-only sites set against sandstone canyon walls. On-site facilities include vault toilets, though no drinking water or hookups are available. The location sits a short walk from the Big Bend Bouldering Area, making it a common base for climbers exploring the rock faces along the river corridor.
Getting there: From the junction of Hwy. 191 & Hwy 128, drive east 8.1 miles along the Colorado River on Highway 128. The campground area will be on the left.
- Moderately separated here.
- Colorado River runs 0.1 mi off.
- Mat Martin Point stands 1,598 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northeast.
Climate averages
October normals 45–74°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 93 of 100.