Gold Bar Group Sites, UT Campground Reservation, Info, Images, Map, Directions

Gold Bar Group Sites, Utah Campground Images, Info & Reservations

Directions

From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.

Phone

435-259-2100

Activities

BIKING, BOATING, CLIMBING, CAMPING, HIKING, OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, PHOTOGRAPHY, PADDLING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, OFF ROAD VEHICLE TRAILS, WATER ACTIVITIES, CANOEING, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, WATER ACCESS, SCENIC DRIVE, RAFTING, RIVER TRIPS, ROCK CLIMBING

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Overview

The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

Recreation

There is a boat ramp located at Gold Bar giving access to the Colorado River. The group sites are close to the trailhead for Corona Arch and numerous hiking and four-wheel drive roads. Both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby.

Facilities

Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters. Site D does not have a shade shelter, but is ideal for groups with motorhomes. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Trailer and RV Parking is limited as sites are meant for tent camping.

Natural Features

The group sites at Gold Bar are located on the Colorado River and provide for striking views of the red rock canyons and mesas.

Nearby Attractions

Scenic Highway 279 parallels the Colorado River and there are multiple opportunities for hiking, biking and four-wheeling. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse State Park are nearby as well as the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road which offer cooler temperatures.

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