Goose Island Campground is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Moab, Utah. Located just minutes from the town's main attractions, this primitive campground offers a unique blend of nature and adventure. Nestled along the Colorado River, Goose Island provides a serene setting with breathtaking views of red rock formations, dramatic cliffs, and the iconic Slick Rock area.
What sets Goose Island apart is its prime location. Campers enjoy easy access to world-class mountain biking trails like the "Whole enchilada" trail system, white-water rafting on the Colorado River, and scenic hikes in Arches National Park. The campground itself features 40 primitive campsites with stunning views of the river and surrounding landscape. While there are no hookups (no water or electricity), this is ideal for those seeking an authentic back-to-nature experience.
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Goose Island Campground is perfect for adventurous travelers looking to explore Moab's legendary outdoor activities while enjoying a peaceful nights' sleep under the stars. Whether you're a solo traveler, family group, or hardcore adventurer, this campground offers something for everyone.
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Goose Island Campground is managed by the Bureau Of Land Management and offers a true taste of the wild while being close to Moab's famous amenities. Don't forget to bring your own water and supplies for an unforgettable adventure!
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Paid parking lot
Dogs allowed
Love this place! We go to Moab about every other year for a multi-day mountain biking excursion. I love that this place is next to town, next to the river, next to insane cliffs, next to the exit of the whole enchilada, next to Slick Rock! The campground is well maintained, though it has Vault toilets there kept clean. No running water, no electricity, of course. That's why we go there, to get away from all that! We floated the river and came out right at Camp one day.
The location is awesome. Your 1.5 miles from Moab main street turnoff. The views are beautiful. The smell and sounds are perfect. There are few shaded areas for tent camping. However, every night they have a river tour and they use a truck to light up the rock face for the boat tour. This truck drives slowly through the campground with stadium lights blasting through the camp site at .5 mph. Could've done without that.
Great site for large group of youth. Just a few min off the main road in Moab.
Amazing campgrounds, easy to pay, right next to the river 15min away from canyonlands and like 3 min away from arches…. And the drive to get there if you coming from denver….. 👏👏👏 my god!! Moab is so pretty cant wait to be back
A great first-come, first-served campground. Arrive early to have any chance of getting a site. Clean pit toilets. Right on the river with a huge cliff on the other side. Bike path to Moab is about 4 miles.