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Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Upper Onion Creek Group Site A
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Site
Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Upper Onion Creek Group Site

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.

Number of accommodations: 2

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Feb 11 to Nov 30

Sites & Availability

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 Group A, Loop: Onion Creek
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group B, Loop: Onion Creek
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (38)

What Guests Are Saying

Upper Onion Creek Group Site offers a stunning and private location with spectacular views and clean facilities, making it a favorite for many returning visitors. While some guests experienced issues with non-campers using the restroom and conflicts over site bookings, the overall atmosphere is clean, quiet, and spacious, ideal for groups. Additionally, the helpfulness of staff in providing local information enhances the camping experience.

Review Summary

4.3
38 reviews
5
60.5%
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4
26.3%
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3
5.3%
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7.9%
3

Carol C

Verified

November 9, 2024 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Spectacular views, level parking, and clean restrooms in one of the most beautiful and unique locations on the planet. It was a surprise and disappointment to hear a generator running well after dark, and shocking that someone thought it appropriate to blast through the main campground at 6:30 am on a ATV. It's unfortunate that all "campers" do not respect or appreciate peace and tranquility. Nevertheless, I was very glad to have been there.

robin c

Verified

October 10, 2024 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Thanks to Canyonlands BCH who we assumed upgraded the horse corrals.

Holly C

Verified

July 14, 2024 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Beautiful scenery and the bathroom was clean and not stinky

Julie R

Verified

May 7, 2024 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

4

Please put in an outhouse for the day users out by the road. Really appreciate the extra signage placed at the head of the road indicating the group site. Thanks to the people who clean the outhouses!

Leisa W

Verified

November 10, 2023 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Wonderful spot! Just AWESOME!!!

Lesley P

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

3

This location is spectacular. The only reason for the 3-star review is that we were there for 2 nights with a group of 25 and there was only 1/2 of a roll of toilet paper for our entire stay.

Lucy W

Verified

April 21, 2023 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

4

We love this scenic spot for horse camping. There are sturdy corrals and a clean vault toilet. We enjoyed riding horse trails without impact from motorized travelers. We did not appreciate that other visitors left trash in the toilet building.

Garrett W

Verified

April 17, 2023 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

3

Great spot with plenty of space. The downside is a ton of people come into the campground to use the bathroom. We had six jeeps park in the camping spot to air down and use the bathroom in the morning and then again to air back up in the afternoon. Constant use of the bathroom from day trippers and even other campers in the regular campground, which has its own toilet. Don’t pick this spot if you want privacy. BLM needs bigger and better signs and a gate to reduce this.

Kristyn M

Verified

March 27, 2023 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Corrals are well built and the camp ground is well kept. Beautiful trail system right out of the area and there are many more within a quick trailer drive away. Bring your own water as the creek is very saline. We loved staying here and cannot recommend it enough.

Carrie L

Verified

December 4, 2022 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Great for group camping.

Location Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Address:
Moab Field Office
Moab, UT, 84532
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.7383 / -109.352

Elevation: 1248 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Group Site A is designed for guests with horses. If you do not have horses, please use Group Site B or one of the many group sites in the surrounding area including Lower Onion Creek, Hittle Bottom or Dewey Bridge. Additional group sites are also located around the Moab area. Please call the Moab Field Office for questions about the use of Group Site A (Horses Only), (435) 259-2100.

General

Maximum group size:
Group Site A: 20 people. 
Group Site B: 25 people.

General

Gusty winds are possible; ALWAYS secure your tents and camping gear.

General

Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; NEVER leave food or trash unattended.

General

Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.

General

Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.

General

There are no showers, electricity, dump stations or drinking water at these sites but they are available in the town of Moab.

General

Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Moab Field Office website at http://www.blm.gov/ut/st/en/fo/moab.htm

General

Wedding ceremonies and receptions require a Letter of Acknowledgement from the Moab Field Office. Call 435-259-2100 for more information.

General

Reservation calendars are posted weekly on the kiosk near the fee tube or adjacent to the group site.

General

No amplified music.

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