About Gold Bar Recreation Site
Gold Bar Recreation Site is located along the Colorado River, west of Moab, Utah. The site includes a boat ramp, beach, individual campsites, group campsites, and facilities. The Corona Arch Hiking Trail is located across the road from the campground and offers a 1.5 mile hike to two spectacular arches. Rock petroglyphs can be viewed along the drive to the recreation site and the nearby Poison Spider Mesa offers an interpretive dinosaur track trail. Visitors enjoy the nearby mountain biking and OHV trails. Camping: There are 9 individual campsites available on a first come-first serve basis. The sites are limited to 10 persons and 2 vehicles per site. The campsites include fire grate, picnic table, and vault toilets. The recreation site also includes 4 group campsites that must be reserved on recreation.gov. 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 a great site for groups of motor homes. The campground does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups.
How to Get There
From Moab, drive 5 miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive 10 miles to the campground entrance road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Gold Bar Recreation Site
Heading to Gold Bar Recreation Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Gold Bar Recreation Site?
No central reservation system listed for Gold Bar Recreation Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/256948) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Gold Bar Recreation Site?
From Moab, drive 5 miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive 10 miles to the campground entrance road.
How do I contact Gold Bar Recreation Site?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-259-2100 or email: blm_ut_mb_mail@blm.gov.
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