Campground

Facilities

There are 25 individual campsites at the North Klondike Campground. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacle.  

There are two group campsites. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for up to six vehicles, fire ring, BBQ grill, picnic tables, shade shelter and close proximity to vault toilets and trash recepacles. Site A is on the left and Site B is on the right as you enter.

There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups at this campground.  

During Spring and Fall a campground host may be stationed at this campground. Campground hosts assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette education. 

Natural Features

The North Klondike Campground offers spectacular views of Copper Ridge and surrounding bluffs as well as the distant La Sal mountains. 

Recreation

The Klondike Bluffs trail system offers 50+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails ranging from fast flowy single track to tight and technical riding opportunities. While mountain biking is the focus of this area, The North Klondike Campground is within easy reach of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as hundreds of miles of 4x4, ATV, side-by-side and motorcycle trails. 

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Day Use Area
  • Hiking
  • Information Site
  • Mountain Biking
  • Off Highway Vehicle Trails
  • Photography

Amenities

  • Self Pay Station
  • Trailheads
  • Campfire Rings
  • Picnic Tables
  • Vault Toilets
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Trash Collection
  • Off-Road Vehicle Trails
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pit Toilets

Nearby Attractions

Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks and the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds trailheads are within 1 mile of the campground. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months. 

Getting Here

Latitude
38° 49' 24.1212" N
Longitude
109° 45' 56.8116" W

From Interstate 70 take exit 182 for Crescent Junction/Moab. Head south on US 191 for 8.6 miles. Turn left turn on to BLM road 143 immediately crossing over the railroad tracks. Follow signs for North Klondike Bluffs. Stay on maintained dirt road for 1 mile following signs to the campground and trailheads. 

From Moab drive 23 miles north on 191 and turn right on to BLM road 143 immediately crossing over the railroad tracks. Follow signs for North Klondike Bluffs. Stay on maintained dirt road for 1 mile following signs to the campground and trailheads. 

Need to Know

  • Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You are required to physically arrive at the campground to pay for and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS.  

    This is best done prior to your arrival.   

    Maximum group size of 10 people and 2 vehicles. 

    Interagency Pass Discounts

    The following are the only Interagency Passes that provide a discount on camping reservations and some tickets:

    Senior Annual Pass

    Senior Lifetime Pass

    Access Pass

    Golden Age Pass

    Golden Access Pass 

    Pass discounts only apply to the recreation (or use) fee for the facility. 

    The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied.

    The pass can only be used for one site during a time period.  

  • Group campsites A and B are available for advance reservation. Maximum group size is 20 people and 6 vehicles.

    Interagency Pass Discounts do not apply to group campsites

    Reservation calendars are posted weekly on the kiosk near the fee tube or adjacent to the group site.

  • Consider always leaving something at your campsite to show it is occupied. 

  • Gusty winds are possible; ALWAYS secure your tents and camping gear.

  • Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; NEVER leave food or trash unattended.

  • Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.

  • There are no showers, electricity, or drinking water at these sites but they are available in the town of Moab.

  • Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions require a Letter of Acknowledgement from the Moab Field Office. Call 435-259-2100 for more information.

  • No amplified music.

  • Contact Information

    82 East Dogwood Avenue
    Moab, UT 84532
    82 East Dogwood Avenue
    Moab, UT 84532

    For facility specific information, please call (435) 259-2100.