Lower Onion Creek

Vermillion Cliffs--Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument

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Lower Onion Creek Reservable Group Campsite

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There is one group campsite at Lower Onion Creek, located near the confluence of that creek with the Colorado River. The site accommodates from 15 to 50 people, with ample parking available.

The Lower Onion Creek Camping Area is located next to the Colorado River, in the heart of Richardson Amphitheater. It offers easy river access and spectacular views of the Colorado River corridor and Fisher Towers.

Reservable Group Campsites

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How to Get There: The Lower Onion Creek Group Campsite is located approximately 23 miles east of Moab, Utah. Travel on Utah Highway 128 to a sign that says “Fisher Towers”. The Lower Onion Creek Road is directly opposite the Fisher Towers road. Turn north (toward the river) onto the Lower Onion Creek Road. There is no sign marking this road. (Note: the sign on the highway that says “Onion Creek” does NOT mark the road that you want.) Travel on this graded road toward the river; the group site is located at the end of the road.

Facilities: There is one group campsite at Lower Onion Creek. This reservable campsite has one fire grill and a wooden-surround vault toilet. All campers must carry out all trash. The closest trash dumpster is located at Hittle Bottom Campground, which is two miles to the east on Utah Highway 128. A dumpster is also available at Big Bend Campground, which is 13 miles to the west on Utah Highway 128. There is no drinking water at the site. Untreated (but tested) water is available at Matrimony Spring, which is located just east of U.S. Highway 191 on Utah Highway 128.

Site Size: The site accommodates up to 50 people. There is a minimum group size of 15 people.

Fees: The fee for group camping is $2.50 per person per night, plus a $10.00 reservation fee. The reservation fee will be charged each time that there is a change in either the date or the location. You must pay for a minimum of 15 people.

For more information or for reservations, please call the Moab Field Office at (435) 259-2100.

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Lower Onion Creek Group Site