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Pet Friendly
River Access
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4 total sites
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About Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (27)
What Guests Are Saying
Westwater Campground offers a beautiful setting and convenient access to the river, making it ideal for outdoor activities. While the single camping spots are not well marked and the vault toilets could use improvement, they are generally cleaned regularly. The staff, including Rangers Bob and Ben, are praised for their helpfulness and professionalism, enhancing the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Westwater Campground offers a beautiful setting and convenient access to the river, making it ideal for outdoor activities. While the single camping spots are not well marked and the vault toilets could use improvement, they are generally cleaned regularly. The staff, including Rangers Bob and Ben, are praised for their helpfulness and professionalism, enhancing the overall experience.
Review Summary
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
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!!!
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!
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!
Sarah S
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Westwater
Single camping spots not marked not very well kept up/ vault toilets seemed cleaned regularly
Sarah S
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: Westwater
Single camping spots not marked not very well kept up/ vault toilets seemed cleaned regularly
Location & Directions for Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Westwater Ranger Station, Westwater, UT 84532 United States
Elevation: 1,317 ft
Getting There
<p><strong>From Grand Junction Colorado (westbound traffic): </strong></p>
<p>Take I-70 from Grand Junction for approximately 35 mi to exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in. </p>
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From Grand Junction Colorado (westbound traffic):
Take I-70 from Grand Junction for approximately 35 mi 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.
Nearby National Park
Arches National Park Entrance Station
Approximate driving time: over 1 hr (66 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Maximum group size: 10 people and 2 vehicles
- Consider always leaving something at your campsite to show it is occupied.
- Gusty winds are possible; ALWAYS secure your tents, camping gear, and trash.
- Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; NEVER leave food or trash unattended.
- Rain storms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.
- Generator hours are from .
- Amplified music is not allowed.
- Wedding ceremonies and receptions require a Letter of Agreement from the Moab Field Office. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026
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