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Upper Big Bend Campground

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only). Upper Big Bend Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

A lit tent glowing at dusk at Upper Big Bend Campground, under the sandstone cliffs of the Colorado River canyon near MoabA sandstone boulder with climbing holds at the Big Bend Bouldering Area near the campground
A lit tent glowing at dusk at Upper Big Bend Campground, under the sandstone cliffs of the Colorado River canyon near MoabA sandstone boulder with climbing holds at the Big Bend Bouldering Area near the campground1 / 2

A lit tent glowing at dusk at Upper Big Bend Campground, under the sandstone cliffs of the Colorado River canyon near Moab. Photo: Ben Duchac benshares, CC0

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None
Max RV length
18 ft

It sits right at the edge 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 only)

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
Accessible sites
1
Hookups
None
Max RV length
18 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 days 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 0.2 mi away, 5G about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
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 Upper Big Bend Campground?
No. Upper 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 Upper Big Bend Campground?
Camping at Upper Big Bend Campground costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only).
How many campsites does Upper Big Bend Campground have?
Upper Big Bend Campground has 8 campsites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Upper Big Bend Campground?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Upper Big Bend Campground.
Does Upper Big Bend Campground have RV hookups?
No. Upper Big Bend Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 18 feet.
Is there drinking water at Upper Big Bend Campground?
No. Upper Big Bend Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Upper Big Bend Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Big Bend Campground.
How long can you stay at Upper Big Bend Campground?
The stay limit at Upper Big Bend Campground is 14 days in a 30 consecutive day period.
Are generators allowed at Upper Big Bend Campground?
Yes, generators are allowed at Upper Big Bend Campground.
Is there cell service at Upper Big Bend Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and 5G about 0.4 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 mi away, and Verizon 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 Upper Big Bend Campground itself. 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 Upper Big Bend Campground?
Upper Big Bend Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Upper Big Bend Campground

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

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