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Upper Onion Creek Campground

Its 14 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only). Upper Onion Creek Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

Onion Creek wash between red slopes along the Onion Creek route near MoabDesert flats and red mesas along the Onion Creek route near the campground
Onion Creek wash between red slopes along the Onion Creek route near MoabDesert flats and red mesas along the Onion Creek route near the campground1 / 2

Onion Creek wash between red slopes along the Onion Creek route near Moab. Photo: BLM Utah / Ryan Sutherland, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None
Max RV length
40 ft
Access road
Gravel

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
14
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

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

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 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 Upper Onion Creek Campground?
No. Upper Onion Creek 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 Onion Creek Campground?
Camping at Upper Onion Creek Campground costs $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only).
How many campsites does Upper Onion Creek Campground have?
Upper Onion Creek Campground has 14 campsites.
Does Upper Onion Creek Campground have RV hookups?
No. Upper Onion Creek Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Is there drinking water at Upper Onion Creek Campground?
No. Upper Onion Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Upper Onion Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Upper Onion Creek Campground.
How long can you stay at Upper Onion Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Upper Onion Creek Campground is 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.
Are generators allowed at Upper Onion Creek Campground?
Yes, generators are allowed at Upper Onion Creek Campground.
Is there cell service at Upper Onion Creek Campground?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 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 Onion Creek 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 Upper Onion Creek Campground?
Upper Onion Creek Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Upper Onion Creek Campground

Reservable Lower Onion Creek Group Sites Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Upper Onion Creek Group Site Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record First-come Lower Onion Creek Campground Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee $20/night (pay at campground, cash or check only) Reservable Hittle Bottom Group Site Moab · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record

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, accessRoad), 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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