About Grandstaff Campground
Riverside camping designed for tents only. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The campsites offer spectacular views of the Colorado River and the massive red rock cliffs of Arches National Park. This campground is very popular due to its proximity to Moab, its shade in the summer and the beautiful scenery. Located near the Grandstaff Trailhead (hiking) and Porcupine Rim Trail (mountain biking). Typically fills in the morning, from March-October. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.) Individual Sites: 16 Limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site Ammenities: Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No
- Fees: $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card available nearby at [Goose Island…
- Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, BLM
- Where: 3 mi north of Moab, UT · 38.6102, -109.5339
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slickrock | Hiking | 0.5 mi | 2.1 mi |
| Slickrock Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.6 mi | 7.5 mi |
| Updraft Point | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Moab Ranger Dist Office | ATV road | 2.6 mi | |
| Moab Ranger Dist Parking | ATV road | 2.6 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Moab (Dark Sky Community), 3 mi.
Dump station: 2.2 mi
Water fill-up: 3.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Goose Island Group Sites 1.3 mi
- SFRA Loop B - Bobcat Campground 2.2 mi
- SFRA Loop C - Cottontail Campground 2.2 mi
- Sun Outdoors North Moab 2.2 mi
- SFRA Loop D - Datura Campground 2.3 mi
- Portal RV Resort - Moab 2.3 mi