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Big Bend Campground

Its 33 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night per site. Big Bend Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

The BLM Big Bend Bouldering Area, just upstream of Big Bend Campground along the Colorado River and State Route 128The Colorado River beside Big Bend CampgroundThe path to the Big Bend Bouldering Area, a short walk upstream from the campground
The BLM Big Bend Bouldering Area, just upstream of Big Bend Campground along the Colorado River and State Route 128The Colorado River beside Big Bend CampgroundThe path to the Big Bend Bouldering Area, a short walk upstream from the campground1 / 3

The BLM Big Bend Bouldering Area, just upstream of Big Bend Campground along the Colorado River and State Route 128. Photo: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None
Max RV length
40 ft

It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Arches National Park; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Colorado River beach: Many sites sit right on the Colorado River at the "Big Bend", with a sandy beach, a river viewing area and a boat launch for the Moab Daily float stretch. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20/night per site

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
33
Hookups
None
Max RV length
40 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Generators
Allowed
Pets
Allowed

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,003 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage mapped
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Bend Campground?
No. Big Bend Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Bend Campground?
Camping at Big Bend Campground costs $20/night per site.
How many campsites does Big Bend Campground have?
Big Bend Campground has 33 campsites.
Does Big Bend Campground have RV hookups?
No. Big Bend Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Is there drinking water at Big Bend Campground?
No. Big Bend Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Big Bend Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend Campground.
How long can you stay at Big Bend Campground?
The stay limit at Big Bend Campground is 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.
Are generators allowed at Big Bend Campground?
Yes, generators are allowed at Big Bend Campground.
Is there cell service at Big Bend Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Big Bend Campground itself, and nothing from Verizon within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Big Bend Campground?
Big Bend Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Big Bend Campground

Reservable Big Bend Group Sites Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Oak Grove Campground Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only) First-come Upper Big Bend Campground Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only) First-come Hal Canyon Campground Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only)

More campgrounds: camping near Moab and campgrounds in Grand.

Sources

  • blm.gov (coordinates, reservationSystem, stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
  • blm.gov (sites, maxRvLengthFt, fee, hookups, toilets, water, fireRings, petsAllowed, generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-29
  • openstreetmap.org (coordinates), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

  • Photo 1: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
  • Photo 2: Mike Allbee, CC BY-SA 3.0
  • Photo 3: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
First-come, first-served $20/night per site
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