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You're organizing a group river trip and need a staging area with basic amenities near Westwater Canyon put-in.
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Price
$50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$50/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
1 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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82 E. Dogwood, Moab, UT, 84532
You're organizing a group river trip and need a staging area with basic amenities near Westwater Canyon put-in.
You want a scenic, secluded campground away from boat trailer parking areas or need hookups.
Context for the broader area surrounding Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station), sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
Attention: Beginning in January 2020, permits for Westwater Canyon will be available via recreation.gov. <p>Westwater Canyon is the first whitewater stretch on the Colorado River in Utah. The canyon is 17 miles long and includes Class IV rapids, is challenging at all water levels, and is only recommended for experienced boaters. As with any remote river section, Westwater can be a very humbling and dangerous place if not treated with proper respect and ability. Due to heavy recreational demand and to protect the primitive nature of the Canyon, permits are required year-round for private and commercial use. Between April 1st and September 30th, private use is limited to five permits or 75 people (whichever occurs first) per day; commercial use is limited to 75 passengers per day. From October 1st through March 31st, use is limited to seven permits or 150 people per day. Permit fees are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Westwater Ranger Station (the put-in): From Interstate 70, take exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station. Alternate Route: From I-70, take exit 221. Turn north at the stop sign. Turn right onto the road paralleling I-70. Turn left shortly after passing over Westwater Creek. Follow this road for 4.5 miles to the Ranger Station. Do not attempt this route during or shortly after inclement weather. The section of the road under the Interstate becomes impassable when wet.
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable warm weather and peak river activity—daytime highs typically run 90–105°F (32–40°C) with cool, pleasant nights in the 60s–70s°F—making it ideal for boating, multi-day Westwater and Ruby-Horsethief Canyon trips and evening riverside gatherings. Afternoon monsoon storms are common (July–August) and provide dramatic canyon lightning shows and brief cooling, but they also increase flash-flood and wind risks, so trips should monitor forecasts and water conditions. Crow Peak months: June, July, September, May
Spring offers good river conditions for trips and pleasant weather; popular for shoulder-season runs.
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The Westwater Group Site offers a range of amenities geared towards large groups, as it is designed to accommodate up to 30 people at a time. Key features include a shade shelter equipped with picnic tables, a fire ring for campfires, and a vault toilet. The site also provides parking for up to 10 vehicles and is adjacent to the Colorado River, making it a prime spot for river activities.
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