Lower Onion Creek Group Sites

Lower Onion Creek Group Site A
Lower Onion Creek Group Site A
Lower Onion Creek Group Site B
Lower Onion Group Site C
Lower Onion Creek Group Site C (3)

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Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access

Available sites

4 total sites

About Lower Onion Creek Group Sites

The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites are located along the banks of the Colorado River. The sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings of 15-30 people (parking is limited and can accomodate only one large RV or truck w/trailer). Lower Onion is also a launch site for river trips. 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. The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

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Currently open - Feb 11 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
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  • River Access
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  • Pet friendly
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4 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 7, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Sites RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 Group A, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Parallel
🚐 Group B, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
🚐 Group C, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel

Reviews (21)

What Guests Are Saying

The Lower Onion Creek Group Sites offers a fantastic location for accessing Fisher Towers and Onion Creek Road, providing a spacious and private environment near the Colorado River. The campsite features five picnic tables, a large shelter, and a concrete fire pit, although some loose trash was left behind by previous campers. There is confusion regarding the reservation fee, as the cost appears significantly higher than the posted nightly rate.

Review Summary

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21 reviews
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57.1%
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Maureen A

Verified

December 19, 2019 • Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

1

our group reserved the site for sat. There was a commercial group at the site on Friday. Their group had many tents scattered over an area clearly marked "no camping". When noon came and went, the group did not leave. The clients were still on the river. The clients arrived back at camp around 1:00 pm. The group was then fed lunch, and proceeded to begin packing their tents. I spoke with the trip leader several times - he just keep saying they were leaving. They did not leave camp until 3:00 pm. I am positive their group size was well above the limit. This is also a for-profit company, and I am under the impression this is not allowed. We did not camp at the site due to the late hour and heat. I spoke with the BLM re this issue, I was told they have had many complaints about this particular group. I would also question whether commercial groups are given preference in the reservation system. All said, it was a terrible experience.

doug p

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January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: Group C, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

1

there is an open pit toilet DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THIS CAMPSITE. How rediculouae is that. You should refund my money

Theodore B

Verified

October 5, 2020 • Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

2

The site itself is nice but the management seems non existent. They didn't have a calendar posted so another group naturally assumed the site was available and setup camp. Thankfully they were agreeable to vacate when we showed up with proof of purchase but they had also already paid which sucks for them. Could have been avoided if the Bureau of Land Management was attentive but they clearly aren't. You can't even get in contact with someone by calling in regards to the site and the answering machine is full.

Bill G

Verified

October 19, 2020 • Stayed at: Group C, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

4

the 2 things that would make LOC one of the jewel camp grounds in the system would be to but in more, lots more, speed reduction devices. Vehicles drive way to fast, and especially the big commercial rafting buses/oversized motor homes. The vehicle's excessive speed is dangerous to children/pedestrians and creates large amounts of dust. The other aspect is the lack of a minimal shade/weather cover over the tables in the individual sites.

Jim S

Verified

March 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Group C, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

4

Even in the crappy weather, this was still a great experience. Being able to move the picnic tables allowed us to set our tents up underneath the pavilion, helping us to stay dry.

Kelly F

Verified

March 30, 2021 • Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

5

Cleanest bathrooms EVER!!! and directly across from a most excellent hike to F.Towers.

Sarah R

Verified

March 31, 2021 • Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

5

This is a gorgeous campground. It's about 30 min from Moab but that means that it's not as crowded as the campgrounds closer in. The sites are well spaced. The group sites are especially nice.

John S

Verified

April 12, 2021 • Stayed at: Group C, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

5

Group C is a great site with ample parking. Stone’s throw from the river and an expansive field for kids to roam around in.

Shelley K

Verified

October 13, 2021 • Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

5

Great site, restrooms are primitive, but well maintained. Nice campsites, quiet at night.

Glenn S

Verified

October 29, 2021 • Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Lower Onion Creek Group Site

5

This group site that we had was great. All of the sites are far enough from each other that you have some privacy, and the site was very large.

Location & Directions for Lower Onion Creek Group Sites

Moab Field Office, Moab, UT 84532 United States

Elevation: 1,248 ft

Getting There

From Moab drive north to the junction with Highway 128. Drive 22 mi on Highway 128 to the entrance to Lower Onion Creek campground, then 1.5 mi north on the gravel road. The group sites are located on the southwest side of the campground.

Nearest town

Moab, UT - 24 mi

About 39 min to downtown

Highway access

Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is accessed via Highway 128, which is approximately 22 miles from Moab.

Nearby National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: 35 min

Canyonlands National Park

Island in the Sky Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (65 min)

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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