Small camping area a long Kokopelli Trail

Bird's eye view of the park

Hideout Canyon Camping Area

This small campground accommodates tents only (no trailers or RVs) and offers
some of the most expansive and striking views in the area. The views of
Colorado River basin, including Castle Rock, Castle Valley and the Bookcliffs
to the north, are stunning. Individual sites are available on a first-come,
first-serve basis. This area features a National Scenic Trail which winds for
2.2 miles around the base of Fisher Towers and climbs up to nearly 360 degree
views. Nighttime brings excellent star grazing viewing opportunities.The
towers themselves are popular with experienced climbers. Individual Sites: 5
Fees: $20/night Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

This small campground accommodates tents only (no trailers or RVs) and offers some of the most expansive and striking views in the area. The views of Colorado River basin, including Castle Rock, Castle Valley and the Bookcliffs to the north, are stunning. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This area features a National Scenic Trail which winds for 2.2 miles around the base of Fisher Towers and climbs up to nearly 360 degree views. Nighttime brings excellent star grazing viewing opportunities.The towers themselves are popular with experienced climbers. Individual Sites: 5
Fees: $20/night
Water: No
Toilets: Yes
Hook-ups: No

Fisher Towers National Recreation Trail

5 site camping area. 3 miles from Dewey Bridge.

Cowskin Camping Area

The Utah section of the Dolores River offers technical rapids, stunning
scenery, wildlife viewing, side-canyon hiking, and camping. Permits are
required year-round for all private, non-commercial use of the Lower Dolores.
There is no limit on the number of permits issued. Permits will become
available beginning January 1st each year through Recreation.gov. The permit
authorizes a group size of 1 to 25 to float the stretch of the Lower Dolores
River.

The Lower Dolores has a very short, erratic (and often non-existent) boating
season. Flows typically peak between late April and early May. Suggested
minimum flows are 200 CFS for canoes, pack rafts, kayaks, and inflatable
Kayaks; 800 CFS for rafts under 14 feet; and 1,000 CFS for rafts larger than
14 feet.

Rapids on this section range from class I to class IV, and the most
challenging rapid is near the Utah and Colorado stateline. The "Stateline
Rapid" is a mile-long rock garden and requires excellent scouting (from river
right) and quick maneuvering at all water levels. Mistakes in this rapid can
result in a very long and dangerous swim. Many groups choose to put in below
this rapid. A map is available at
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Moab_DoloresRiverMap.pdf. Bring an
adequate amount of drinking water as the Dolores and its tributaries are unfit
for human consumption. Land ownership along the Dolores River is mixed, please
respect the rights of private landowners.

For the portion of the Dolores River that flows through Colorado, please
contact the Tres Rios Field Office. Private trips do not require a permit for
boating the Dolores River through Colorado. More information on stream flows
can be found on the Dolores Water Conservancy District website.

<p>The Utah section of the Dolores River offers technical rapids, stunning scenery, wildlife viewing, side-canyon hiking, and camping. Permits are required year-round for all private, non-commercial use of the Lower Dolores. There is no limit on the number of permits issued. Permits will become available beginning January 1st each year through Recreation.gov. The permit authorizes a group size of 1 to 25 to float the stretch of the Lower Dolores River. </p><p> The Lower Dolores has a very short, erratic (and often non-existent) boating season. Flows typically peak between late April and early May. Suggested minimum flows are 200 CFS for canoes, pack rafts, kayaks, and inflatable Kayaks; 800 CFS for rafts under 14 feet; and 1,000 CFS for rafts larger than 14 feet.</p> 

<p>Rapids on this section range from class I to class IV, and the most challenging rapid is near the Utah and Colorado stateline. The "Stateline Rapid" is a mile-long rock garden and requires excellent scouting (from river right) and quick maneuvering at all water levels. Mistakes in this rapid can result in a very long and dangerous swim. Many groups choose to put in below this rapid. A map is available at <a href="https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Moab_DoloresRiverMap.pdf" rel="nofollow">https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Moab_DoloresRiverMap.pdf</a>. Bring an adequate amount of drinking water as the Dolores and its tributaries are unfit for human consumption. Land ownership along the Dolores River is mixed, please respect the rights of private landowners.</p>

<p>For the portion of the Dolores River that flows through Colorado, please contact the Tres Rios Field Office. Private trips do not require a permit for boating the Dolores River through Colorado. More information on stream flows can be found on the Dolores Water Conservancy District website.</p>

Dolores River

Start your Moab adventure at the Big Bend Recreation Site. Located along the
Colorado River, visitors enjoy a sandy beach, boat launch, river viewing
areas, picnic tables, campsites, and group campsites. Adventurers also enjoy
rafting the Moab Daily, a beautiful section of the river that includes several
smaller rapids sections - perfect for all watercraft types.

Within close proximity to national parks and countless trails, outdoor
enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-
wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately
30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and
museums.

#### Individual Campsites:

Campsites tucked along the "Big Bend" in the Colorado River Canyon. Individual
sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Three group sites are
reservable through Recreation.gov. The campsites can accommodate tents,
trailers and large RVs. many of the sites are located next to the Colorado
River and are surrounded by imposing cliffs. Big Bend has a sandy beach, a
river viewing area and accessible facilities. (Do not enter the river without
the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.).

#### Group Campsites:

The recreation site includes three group campsites that can accommodate tents,
trailers, and large RVs. Sites A and B are beside the Colorado River. Site C
is across Highway 128 in a side canyon, allowing for privacy and is ideal for
small family gatherings or weddings. Each site includes fire grates, picnic
tables, vault toilets, and shade shelters. The sites do not include potable
water, dump stations, or electric hook ups. All three sites have spectacular
canyon views. Reserve your site through Recreation.gov.

#### Nearby Attractions:

Big Bend is conveniently located near Arches National Park. Canyonlands
National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National
Monument are within a day�s drive. The Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La
Sal Mountain Loop Road are nearby and offer stunning views, recreation
opportunities and relief from the summer heat.

Start your Moab adventure at the Big Bend Recreation Site. Located along the Colorado River, visitors enjoy a sandy beach, boat launch, river viewing areas, picnic tables, campsites, and group campsites.  Adventurers also enjoy rafting the Moab Daily, a beautiful section of the river that includes several smaller rapids sections - perfect for all watercraft types. <p>Within close proximity to national parks and countless trails, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.</p><h4>Individual Campsites:</h4>Campsites tucked along the "Big Bend" in the Colorado River Canyon. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Three group sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. The campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and large RVs. many of the sites are located next to the Colorado River and are surrounded by imposing cliffs. Big Bend has a sandy beach, a river viewing area and accessible facilities. (Do not enter the river without the required life jackets; it has dangerous under currents.).  <h4>Group Campsites:</h4>The recreation site includes three group campsites that can accommodate tents, trailers, and large RVs. Sites A and B are beside the Colorado River. Site C is across Highway 128 in a side canyon, allowing for privacy and is ideal for small family gatherings or weddings. Each site includes fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, and shade shelters. The sites do not include potable water, dump stations, or electric hook ups. All three sites have spectacular canyon views. Reserve your site through Recreation.gov.<h4>Nearby Attractions:</h4>Big Bend is conveniently located near Arches National Park. Canyonlands National Park, Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument are within a day�s drive. The Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road are nearby and offer stunning views, recreation opportunities and relief from the summer heat.

Big Bend Recreation Site

Grandstaff Canyon includes a perennial stream within a canyon bordered by
sheer walls of Navajo sandstone. Morning Glory Natural Bridge, located just
outside of the WSA on State Land, is the main destination for hikers. A ribbon
of riparian vegetation follows the stream within the canyon. Above the canyon,
there is a sparse covering of pinyon-juniper vegetation and large expanses of
barren Navajo sandstone domes and fins.

Grandstaff Canyon includes a perennial stream within a canyon bordered by sheer walls of Navajo sandstone.  Morning Glory Natural Bridge, located just outside of the WSA on State Land, is the main destination for hikers.  A ribbon of riparian vegetation follows the stream within the canyon.  Above the canyon, there is a sparse covering of pinyon-juniper vegetation and large expanses of barren Navajo sandstone domes and fins.

Grandstaff Canyon

ATTENTION: Drinks Canyon Campground will be closed December 21, 2020 to
January 1, 2021 for maintenance. Drinks Canyon Camping Area is located 6.2
miles from the junction of Highway 191 on Highway 128. There are 3 entrances
to the camping area; the payment station is located in the middle area. There
are 4 walk-in sites. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served
basis.Fee: $20.00 per site Number of campsites: 17 Toilets: Yes

ATTENTION: Drinks Canyon Campground will be closed December 21, 2020 to January 1, 2021 for maintenance. Drinks Canyon Camping Area is located 6.2 miles from the junction of Highway 191 on Highway 128. There are 3 entrances to the camping area; the payment station is located in the middle area. There are 4 walk-in sites. Campsites are available on a first-come, first served basis.Fee: $20.00 per site      Number of campsites: 17      Toilets: Yes

Drinks Canyon Camping Area

Riverside camping convenient to Moab including four walk-in sites. Individual
sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campsites offer
beautiful views of the Colorado River canyon. There are three entrances to the
camping area: the payment station is located in the middle area. (Do not enter
the river without wearing life jackets; it has dangerous undercurrents.)
Individual Sites: 17 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No
Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No

<p>Riverside camping convenient to Moab including four walk-in sites. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campsites offer beautiful views of the Colorado River canyon. There are three entrances to the camping area: the payment station is located in the middle area. (Do not enter the river without wearing life jackets; it has dangerous undercurrents.) Individual Sites: 17 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Water: No Toilets: Yes Hook-ups: No</p>

$15/night (Pay at campground—cash or check only)

The WSA is contiguous with a recent addition to Arches National Park. The WSA
surrounds deep canyons which are bordered by colorful Summerville, Entrada and
Navajo sandstone canyon walls. Desert shrub-sagebrush vegetation covers most
of the WSA with the rest being juniper woodland.

The WSA is contiguous with a recent addition to Arches National Park.  The WSA surrounds deep canyons which are bordered by colorful Summerville, Entrada and Navajo sandstone canyon walls.  Desert shrub-sagebrush vegetation covers most of the WSA with the rest being juniper woodland.

Lost Spring Canyon

This remote, historic site contains one of the last standing vanadiun-radium-
uranium camps in Colorado. Calamity Camp is an example of the historic mining
camps that were active during the uranium booms from 1916 to 1980. The site
has several well-preserved structures, including a cookhouse. NOTE: There is
some residual radiation at this site, because of radioactive minerals in the
area.

This remote, historic site contains one of the last standing vanadiun-radium-uranium camps in Colorado. Calamity Camp is an example of the historic mining camps that were active during the uranium booms from 1916 to 1980. The site has several well-preserved structures, including a cookhouse. NOTE: There is some residual radiation at this site, because of radioactive minerals in the area.

Hideout Canyon Camping Area

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Nearby Parks

Fisher Towers National Recreation Trail

Cowskin Camping Area

Dolores River

Big Bend Recreation Site

Grandstaff Canyon

Drinks Canyon Camping Area

Drinks Canyon Camping Area

Lost Spring Canyon

Calamity Camp Mining Site