Lower Onion Creek Campground
Castle Valley, Utah · 4,091 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,091 ft (1,247 m)4,091 ft1,247 m
- Land
- Moab Field Office
Bureau of Land Management
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Tent sites
- Toilets
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About
Campsites are located along the banks of the Colorado River, offering vistas of the river canyon, Fisher Towers and the area's captivating red rock formations. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Two group sites, Lower Onion Creek Group Sites A and B, are available for reservation through Recreation.gov.
This campground has two boat ramps and is near popular 4WD roads, rock climbing, hiking and rafting opportunities. (Do not enter the river without life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.).
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Good to know
- Stay limit: 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Lower Onion Creek Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedRain Showers, 85% chance of rain59°44°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain67°43°
- FriSunny68°45°
- SatMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain67°48°
- SunMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain68°47°
Nearby camping
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Campground · 370 ft · Castle Valley
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Castle Valley
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Castle Valley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.9 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 5.9 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 6.0 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On State agency land · The State of Utah Forrest, Fire and State Lands; Sovereign Lands 14
- 6.0 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On State agency land · The State of Utah Forrest, Fire and State Lands; Sovereign Lands 14
- 6.1 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 6.1 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
Location and contact
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