Lower Onion Creek Campground
Lower Onion Creek Campground in Arches National Park shows RVs parked among desert vegetation with dramatic red rock formations under a bright blue sky.
Lower Onion Creek Campground beneath layered sandstone formations in Arches National Park.

Lower Onion Creek Campground

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Last Updated: February 2026

Sites

25

RV Max Length

24-40 ft (conflicting sources)

Hookups

No water, sewer, or electric hookups

Pets Allowed

No

Showers

No

Overview

About This Campground

Lower Onion Creek Campground sits along the Colorado River with 21 individual sites and 4 group sites. No potable water or hookups means you bring everything you need from Moab. Generators are allowed 8am-8pm, and group sites host rafting crews and large gatherings.

Highlights

Book If

βœ… BOOK IF: You want a budget riverfront campground with group sites for rafting crews; you can supply your own water. ❌ SKIP IF: You need on-site water, showers, or hookups.

Site Types

Individual sites, group sites

Scenic Views

Red rock formations, Fisher Towers, Colorado River

Nearby Attractions

Colorado River, Fisher Towers, Arches vicinity; Moab services

Family Friendly

Family-friendly with vault toilets and river access; no on-site water; plan for Moab supplies; quiet hours and river access

Best Time to Visit

Unknown

Camping Tips

  • Bring ample water; no on-site supply.
  • Pack out trash; vault toilets available.
  • Gravel approachβ€”drive slowly and watch for cyclists.
  • Group sites fill fast in peak season; book early.
  • Night sky is spectacularβ€”bring a telescope or binoculars.

RV Driver Intel

The Setup

Gravel approach; last 1.5 miles; group sites accommodate one large RV or trailer; internal roads non-paved; plan for limited signage and space

The Vibe

Rugged, river-adjacent BLM campground; minimal facilities; quiet nights can be interrupted by rafting season

Bath & Laundry

Showers not on-site; Moab has facilities; no on-site laundry

What Campers Say

Campers appreciate river access, affordable rates, and dark skies; basic amenities require planning for water and supplies; group sites attract rafting crews

ℹ️ Data Sources
πŸ“– recreation.gov πŸ“– blm.gov πŸ“– outdoorsy.com πŸ“– nps.gov πŸ“– adventuregenie.com πŸ“– campertunity.com πŸ“– thedyrt.com πŸ“– parkadvisor.com πŸ“– wereintherockies.com πŸ“– dirtinmyshoes.com πŸ“– allmoab.com πŸ“– youtube.com πŸ“– rvshare.com πŸ“– discovermoab.com πŸ“– hipcamp.com πŸ“– visitutah.com ⭐ Google Reviews πŸ“ YourNPGuide Editorial

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