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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

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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
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Meg A

Verified

November 20, 2022 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

4

Was removed and quiet from the rest of the campground. Great riding outside of camp. Four clean safe corrals. Easy for big rig to get in and turn around. First come first serve is only $30… but online $100? Unfortunately out of state horse people can’t risk first come first serve…

Kari P

Verified

October 26, 2022 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

5

We loved staying at this site. We were celebrating my husband's birthday with friends here. The shelter with tables was very nice to have as well as the fire-pit provided. Our group were all sleeping in van's or camper trucks. Some friends used mountain bikes and others motor cross bikes to go up upper onion creek road and all enjoyed it! It is a bit of a drive to get to Moab - 30 minutes, but we all loved the beauty of this site! We placed a couple orange cones at the beginning of the drive so that it wasn't used by ATV's as a playground and to reduce the traffic of those who wanted to use the campsite bathroom.

Alexandra Swartz

Alexandra Swartz

June 17, 2022

5

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

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Bal M

Bal M

June 17, 2022

5

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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Pete F

Verified

May 24, 2022 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

1

Here is what happened to us on our camping trip at Onion Creek.

We got there on Wednesday at noon and started to set up camp. People started to drive in and use the bathroom.
As the weekend got closer the traffic started to be more often only almost all of the traffic was those 4-wheelers. Trucks hauling these 4-wheelers were coming into our camp and turning around and then parking on the side of the road in our camp site. One truck parked next to the bathroom and unloaded their 4-wheeler and left for the day leaving the truck right there by the bathroom. When we confronted these people, all they wanted to do was argue with us and telling us that the bathroom was for public use which is not true, it is in our campsite. We kept telling these people to read the boards you provide, but they don't seem to tell everyone to stay out of the PRIVATE Group Sites.
I am requesting you send a ticket and a warning to the people who parked in our campsite for the day and have them send a payment for trespassing and using OUR site. Their License plate number is Colorado 059 YBK.

I suggest that the BLM post a large sign at the entrance of both campsites A and B stating that they are PRIVATE and not for public use and also not to block or park on the road leading into these sites.

Judy A

Verified

May 23, 2022 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

We loved the views from the campsite and the privacy by being back from the main road; , privacy looks hard to find in public campsites in that area. There are a lot of ATVS driving down Onion Creek Road. Unfortunately we were getting cars still driving down our side road, so we put up a sign that said full, no vacancy and that worked. I would suggest to BLM that they use cards or signs to show occupancy at the campsites. There is no information given to potential campers unless they look at a board with the monthly calendar; not a great system. The only other negative was a lot of cheat grass, which was a concern for the dogs, but none of our dogs got it in their ears. Some other things: next to onion creek, really short bike ride to the river with lower onion campground, and close to Fisher Towers which we hiked. Also, the recreation road next to the campground looks fun to bike. We biked up it two miles and it was gorgeous.

Liza S

Verified

May 16, 2022 Stayed at: Group B, Loop: Onion Creek

4

Park a car at the bathroom to block the road. Lots of lookie loos and 4 bys looking for parking and to use the restroom. Otherwise FABULOUS

Lucy W

Verified

April 11, 2022 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Awesome safe horse corrals. Beautiful setting. Group site is separated from other campsites so feels private. Great horse trails. Clean, well-maintained pit toilet.

Kristyn M

Verified

April 3, 2022 Stayed at: Group A, Loop: Onion Creek

5

Corrals were in great condition and the camp site is well maintained. One thing to note is that the creek is pretty saline, so definitely bring your own water. Overall, it was a great base camp for our adventures!

Tom

Tom

March 17, 2022

1

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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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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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No amplified music.

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