Goose Island Campground Introduce

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.

Facilities include:

  • Vault toilets
  • Picnic tables
  • Fire pits with grills
  • Access to the Colorado River
  • Nearby parking for RVs and trailers

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.

Customer Feedback

Read what guests have shared about their experiences:

  • "Love this place! Perfect location with amazing views and easy access to all Moab's best attractions. The riverfront sites are incredible!"
  • "Great spot for primitive camping. Facilities are well-maintained and the staff is friendly. Highly recommend!"
  • "Beautiful setting with lots of character. Bring bug spray, though, as there are mosquitoes."
  • "The nightly boat tour was a bit disruptive with the bright lights, but overall still a great experience."

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!

Location

UtahGrand CountyMoabUtah 128

Customer Reviews

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207 reviews
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Shayne Aguilar
Oct 12, 2023

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.

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Jeremiah Robker
Jun 07, 2022

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.

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Tyson Brown
Oct 04, 2024

Great site for large group of youth. Just a few min off the main road in Moab.

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Luis Perez
Aug 30, 2024

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

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Mike Allen
May 13, 2024

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.