Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)

Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of eastern Utah. The Westwater Campground is located next to the Westwater Ranger Station; the take-out for the Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for the Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado River. This campground is ideal for those looking to camp along the river at the start or end of a river float trip or otherwise recreating in the area.   Campsites 1 - 7 are available first come, first serve only. Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay throught the Recreation.gov mobile app.   Campsites 8 - 11 are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available for these campsites. There is cell service for most providers at the Westwater Ranger Station.