Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Castle Valley, Utah · 4,098 ft · In Moab Field Office (BLM)
Photos: Moab BLM
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,098 ft (1,249 m)4,098 ft1,249 m
Sites2
Upper Onion Creek Group Site lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
All 2 shown · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
- Toilets
- Trash / dumpster
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Overview
Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings. Group Site A is designed for people with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. The campground offers striking views of the Colorado River canyon and the surrounding red rock cliffs, mesas and spires, with the La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. There is direct access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road (watch for seasonal rains and flash floods). The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Recreation
Group Site A is designed for guests with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. Access to Onion Creek four-wheel drive road is adjacent to the campground and is popular for motorized and horse travel. The road has 27 wash crossings (be careful of seasonal rain and flooding hazards). Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area.
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Cell service
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Cell service at Upper Onion Creek Group Site: 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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Lower Onion Creek Group Sites
Public Land · under 100 ft · Castle Valley
Camp site
Campground · 0.4 mi · Castle Valley
Lower Onion Creek Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Castle Valley
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Castle Valley share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.7 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 5.7 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 5.7 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On State agency land · The State of Utah Forrest, Fire and State Lands; Sovereign Lands 14
- 5.7 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On State agency land · The State of Utah Forrest, Fire and State Lands; Sovereign Lands 14
- 5.7 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 5.8 mi
Designated Campsite
Castle Valley, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
Location and contact
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