North Klondike Campground

Overview

The North Klondike Campground is a mountain biker's paradise with campsites situated a short bike ride away from the North Klondike trail system. You will also find yourself camped within easy reach of other world renowned Moab mountain bike trail systems as well as the many other outdoor recreation opportunities the area has to offer. While relaxing in the evening at your campsite you will be treated to views of the La Sal mountains and Klondike Bluffs.  

The main campground with non-group campsites is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You are required to physically arrive at the campground to pay for and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS. This is best done prior to your arrival. 

There are two group campsites available for reservation.  

Your camping fees pay for campground maintenance and improvements. 

Recreation

The Klondike Bluffs trail system offers 50+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails ranging from fast flowy single track to tight and technical riding opportunities. While mountain biking is the focus of this area, The North Klondike Campground is within easy reach of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as hundreds of miles of 4x4, ATV, side-by-side and motorcycle trails. 

Facilities

There are 25 individual campsites at the North Klondike Campground. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacle.  

There are two group campsites. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for up to six vehicles, fire ring, BBQ grill, picnic tables, shade shelter and close proximity to vault toilets and trash recepacles. Site A is on the left and Site B is on the right as you enter.

There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups at this campground.  

During Spring and Fall a campground host may be stationed at this campground. Campground hosts assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette education. 

Natural Features

The North Klondike Campground offers spectacular views of Copper Ridge and surrounding bluffs as well as the distant La Sal mountains. 

Contact Info

Nearby Attractions

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks and the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds trailheads are within 1 mile of the campground. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months. 

Charges & Cancellations

Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100. 

Changes 

You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation. 

• There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates. 

• There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation as long as the first day of your reservation stays the same.  

• You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.    

• For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.   

Cancellations 

Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought campsites for others to reserve.      

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.    

Late Cancellations  

A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window). 

A $10.00 cancellation fee AND forfeit the first night's fees if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). 

There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan & Pay payments. 

Early Departures 

If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. 

If customers request an early departure after the facility check-out time, the customer will not receive a refund for that night. 

No-Shows 

A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date.  

Campgrounds are inconsistently staffed by volunteers and there is no guarantee that your site will be available on the second day. 

Refunds 

You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation. 

• Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. 

• Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay.  

• In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.   

Interagency Pass Discounts 

Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.