About Lower Onion Creek Campground

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.). Individual Sites: 21 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site); Group Sites: 2 (reservable); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No.

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Visitors praised Jeremy for providing exceptional assistance with camping and sightseeing information. His detailed guidance greatly enhanced their experience in the area. Overall, he was recognized for his helpfulness and professionalism.

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Bonnie Kositzke

Bonnie Kositzke

September 24, 2025 Google Maps

We are visiting the area and wanted help with areas to camp and see. Jeremy was amazing and gave us detailed information about everything we needed to know!! Thanks again and you are great at your job!!

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Alexandra Swartz

Alexandra Swartz

June 17, 2022 Google Maps

Really helpful and informative if in the area - Keith was an absolute delight

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Bal M

Bal M

June 17, 2022 Google Maps

Keith G! What a legend, helped us with some useful first hand info, and managed to do it with a serving of authenticity and friendly conversation. This place is worth a visit outside of going to the usual Visitor centre if visiting the south west Utah area for adventure.

Appears well organised and staffed with the right people for the role. Thanks again.

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Tom

Tom

March 17, 2022 Google Maps

Very lame operation why are they still making us stand outside to meet someone? I purchased clay dirt from them well over a year ago still not allowed to remove it. they state to busy to do land evaluation.was supose to take two weeks I would not even give them a one star rating but had to

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Randall Morrison

Randall Morrison

April 5, 2018 Google Maps

BLM has alway been very good to all of us and do not deserve your little Sophomoric and unjustified lame whining reviews. These men and women word very hard keeping this vast outdoor meca running as good as it is.
Like to see if you could work that hard.

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Location & Directions for Lower Onion Creek Campground

Moab Field Office , 82 East Dogwood, Moab, UT 84532 United States

Nearest town

Moab, UT - 25 mi

About 40 min to downtown

Highway access

Lower Onion Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 191, which is approximately 20 miles away from the campground.

Near Arches National Park

The closest entrance is: Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 19.7 mi · 34 min

Near Canyonlands National Park

The closest entrance is: Island in the Sky Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 37.7 mi · over 1 hr (65 min)

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