Upper Onion Creek Group Site

Upper Onion Creek Group Sites are ideal for small family or group gatherings. 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. The town of Moab is approximately 40 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. Group Site A is designed for guests with horses and has a horse corral and nearby equestrian trails. Access to the Onion Creek four-wheel drive road is adjacent to the campground and is popular for motorized and horse travel; the road has 27 wash crossings, so be careful of seasonal rain and flooding hazards. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. Group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and shade shelters. They do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Upper Onion Creek Campground is located along State Route 128. The views from the campground are spectacular and include Fisher Towers, Castle Valley and the Colorado River Canyon, with the La Sal Mountains providing a stunning backdrop to the red rock cliffs, spires and mesas. There are many hiking trails and viewpoints along State Route 128, and the Fisher Towers area offers hiking, rock climbing and scenic vistas. There are boat launches at nearby Lower Onion Creek and Hittle Bottom Campgrounds. Upper Onion Creek is about 40 minutes from Arches National Park and 55 minutes from Canyonlands National Park.