Photo: Colorado River bend in the SR-128 canyon via Wikimedia Commons — see the file page for the author and licence.
4,000 ftELEVATION
All yearSEASON
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Why Camp Here
Big Bend sits right on the Colorado off Highway 128, about seven and a half miles from the junction with 191, which makes it the easy one to reach when you roll into Moab late without a plan. Sites are close to the water under the big walls, and there is a sandy beach. Facilities stop at vault toilets, fire grates, and tables, so bring water and expect no hookups. The current is stronger than it looks, so wear a life jacket if you get in.
Tip: Watch climbers on Wall Street while dinner cooks.
First come, first served - arrive early Thursday
Around Camp
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Out the tent door: Grandstaff Canyon (Hike, 4 mi) · The Windows & Turret Arch (Hike, 4 mi) · Delicate Arch (Hike, 7 mi) · Fiery Furnace (Hike, 8 mi)
Quick Answers
- Do I need a reservation at Big Bend Campground?
- No - first come, first served. Arrive early, especially weekends.
- What elevation is Big Bend Campground?
- 4000 feet. Season: All year.
- Why camp at Big Bend Campground?
- Individual sites are first come, first served, three group sites book through recreation.gov, and the stay limit runs 14 nights in any 30 day period. It is a straightforward river camp, vault toilets and no drinking water, with the Grandstaff Canyon trailhead about four miles down the road.