Dewey Bridge Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only). Dewey Bridge Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

A group camped at Dewey Bridge Campground beside the Colorado River, below red sandstone walls

Dewey Bridge Campground beside the Colorado River near Moab (BLM Utah photo)

The historic marker at the remains of Dewey Bridge, next to the campground on Utah State Route 128

The 1916 Dewey Bridge over the Colorado River beside the campground, before it burned in 2008 (Historic American Engineering Record photo)

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A group camped at Dewey Bridge Campground beside the Colorado River, below red sandstone walls. Photo: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by: BLM
Hookups: None
Max RV length: 34 ft

Historic Dewey Bridge: Riverside campground on the Colorado River near the remains of the historic Dewey Bridge; Kokopelli's Trail (Loma, CO to Moab) passes nearby. (blm.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by: BLM
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only)

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

Sites and hookups

Hookups: None
Max RV length: 34 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

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

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 mapped
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 Dewey Bridge Campground?

No. Dewey Bridge 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 Dewey Bridge Campground?

Camping at Dewey Bridge Campground costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only).

Does Dewey Bridge Campground have RV hookups?

No. Dewey Bridge Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 34 feet.

Is there drinking water at Dewey Bridge Campground?

No. Dewey Bridge Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Dewey Bridge Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dewey Bridge Campground.

How long can you stay at Dewey Bridge Campground?

The stay limit at Dewey Bridge Campground is 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.

Are generators allowed at Dewey Bridge Campground?

Yes, generators are allowed at Dewey Bridge Campground.

Is there cell service at Dewey Bridge Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 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 Dewey Bridge Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile or 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 Dewey Bridge Campground?

Dewey Bridge Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Dewey Bridge Campground

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Sources

gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
blm.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-29
recreation.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
blm.gov (reservationSystem, fee, water, toilets, hookups, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29
blm.gov (fireRings, petsAllowed, generatorsAllowed, maxRvLengthFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

Photo 1: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work)
Photo 2: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: DandyJess13, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo 4: Brian C. Grogan, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only)

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