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Grandstaff Campground

Its 16 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card at Goose Island). Grandstaff Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

Alert First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

The gravel entrance to Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River near Moab, with its sign and red canyon wallsThe Grandstaff Campground entrance sign with the Colorado River behind it
The gravel entrance to Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River near Moab, with its sign and red canyon wallsThe Grandstaff Campground entrance sign with the Colorado River behind it1 / 2

The gravel entrance to Grandstaff Campground on the Colorado River near Moab, with its sign and red canyon walls. Photo: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None
Max RV length
24 ft

It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Arches National Park; its entrance fees, current alerts and fire restrictions, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card at Goose Island)

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
16
Hookups
None
Max RV length
24 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 and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
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.

38.6102, -109.5339 in Grand. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Current conditions

Alert Agency notice, as of 2026-09-29: Moab Field Office is closing part of the campground Mar 9 to Oct 31, 2026 for Colorado River Trail Gap construction staging; sites 1 to 10, Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead and Porcupine Rim parking stay open.

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Grandstaff Campground?
No. Grandstaff 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 Grandstaff Campground?
Camping at Grandstaff Campground costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card at Goose Island).
How many campsites does Grandstaff Campground have?
Grandstaff Campground has 16 campsites.
Does Grandstaff Campground have RV hookups?
No. Grandstaff Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 24 feet.
Is there drinking water at Grandstaff Campground?
No. Grandstaff Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Grandstaff Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Grandstaff Campground.
When is Grandstaff Campground open?
As of 2026-09-29: Moab Field Office is closing part of the campground Mar 9 to Oct 31, 2026 for Colorado River Trail Gap construction staging; sites 1 to 10, Grandstaff Canyon Trailhead and Porcupine Rim parking stay open.
How long can you stay at Grandstaff Campground?
The stay limit at Grandstaff Campground is 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.
Are generators allowed at Grandstaff Campground?
Yes, generators are allowed at Grandstaff Campground.
Is there cell service at Grandstaff Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Grandstaff Campground. It shows none at Grandstaff Campground from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.3 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Grandstaff Campground?
Grandstaff Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Grandstaff Campground

Reservable Goose Island Group Sites Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Goose Island Campground Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card on site per BLM guide) First-come Sand Flats Recreation Area Campground Moab · County Season Not on record Fee $20 per vehicle per night; $2 per extra person over five in a car Reservable Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites Moab · County Season Not on record Fee $80/night per group site, plus a $10 reservation fee

More campgrounds: camping near Moab and campgrounds in Grand.

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, sites, closure), accessed 2026-09-29
  • blm.gov (fireRings, petsAllowed, generatorsAllowed, maxRvLengthFt), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

First-come, first-served $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check; credit card at Goose Island)
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