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About Westwater Campground (ranger Station)
Number of accommodations: 4
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (12)
What Guests Are Saying
Westwater Campground offers convenient access for river launches and features helpful staff, including Ranger Bob and Ranger Ben, who provide excellent service. The QR reservation/payment system is appreciated, though it may be slow in a remote area. However, some visitors noted issues with site selection, road conditions, and the unpleasant odors from outhouses, suggesting there is room for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
Westwater Campground offers convenient access for river launches and features helpful staff, including Ranger Bob and Ranger Ben, who provide excellent service. The QR reservation/payment system is appreciated, though it may be slow in a remote area. However, some visitors noted issues with site selection, road conditions, and the unpleasant odors from outhouses, suggesting there is room for improvement.
Review Summary
Kelly G
December 24, 2025
This campground is convenient for putting on the river, but the outhouses are very stinky and waft into the sites.
Blaine H
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Westwater
Ranger Bob was very helpful and the Upper Cougar Bar Campsite was in great shape!
Matthew C
August 7, 2024
Love, love, love that you had, and I was able to use, the QR reservation/payment system. It worked, albeit slowly (as one would expect in a remote area). But it worked great. Ranger Ben was also awesome, informative and professional. Great time before launching onto Westwater Canyon.
Cassandra K
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Westwater
We weren't able to make full use of our site due to some circumstances beyond our control, but it seemed like a good site for a night. It would have rated higher had we actually been able to check in. We tried with the ranger, who was really nice, but he couldn't help. We were FORCED to use a phone to scan the QR code, but it would NOT scan. Every time we tried, we got a popup saying it's an invalid code! THIS SYSTEM ISN'T READY FOR THIS!!!
Becky G
VerifiedApril 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Westwater
Road was awful all the way out. Arrived and there is only one pitch that is actually next to the river.
Ours was in a carpark next to a train line.
The toilet was clean. We used it and left.
We did not stay.
Would not recommend.
Jennifer P
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Westwater
Didn't feel safe, so camped elsewhere. Two men were screaming somewhere while it was dark outside. Campsite was not as described when I booked it.
Johnny Y
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Westwater
Couldn't find the place. My map took me thru Colorado and onto some BLM Roads. I almost ran out of fuel looking for this place.
Michelle R
October 5, 2023
100% perfect, clean bathrooms, a recycling bin and trash bin on site as well as potable water. Beautiful spot
J M
VerifiedAugust 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Westwater
This place stinks. No one should come here.
Nicolas W
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: Westwater
Had reserved site no.10 here but switched over to the first-come-first-served site (no. 3) on arrival day, which is right next to the river. Didn’t have to pay extra as told by the park ranger so I was super happy with my stay here!
Location Westwater Campground (ranger Station)
Address:
Westwater Ranger Station
Westwater, UT, 84532
United States
From Grand Junction Colorado (westbound traffic):
Take I-70 from Grand Junction for approximately 35 miles to exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in.
From the west (eastbound traffic):
Take exit 227 on I-70, then head south at the stop sign. Proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in.
NOTE: Do NOT use exit 221 toward Sulpher when the roads are wet. It may be impassable with muddy conditions.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.0879 / -109.102
Elevation: 1317 feet
Policies & Rules
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Maximum group size: 10 people and 2 vehicles |
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Consider always leaving something at your campsite to show it is occupied. |
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Gusty winds are possible; ALWAYS secure your tents, camping gear, and trash. |
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Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; NEVER leave food or trash unattended. |
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Rain storms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather. |
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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 |
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Amplified music is not allowed. |
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Wedding ceremonies and receptions require a Letter of Agreement from the Moab Field Office. Contact blm_ut_mb_srp@blm.gov for more information. |
