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Shade shelters, picnic tables, parking area, and tent area at Gold Bar Group Site A. In the near distance is the Colorado River and rounded, red rock cliffs.

Close up of the Gold Bar Group Site A shade shelter, picnic tables, and tent and parking area. The Colorado River is in the near distance.

Gold Bar Group Site B shade shelter, picnic tables, and parking and tent area near the Colorado River with tall red rock cliffs in the distance.

Gold Bar Group Site B shade shelter, hammock structure, picnic tables, and parking and tent area near the Colorado River with tall red rock cliffs in the distance.

Hammock structure with cliffs in distance.

Gold Bar Group Site B shade shelter, picnic tables, and parking and tent area with tall red rock cliffs in the distance.

Group campsite with roof-shelter and cliffs in background.

Gold Bar Group Site C large shade shelter and picnic tables with the Colorado River flowing nearby and tall, red rock cliffs in the distance.

Gold Bar Group Site C large shade shelter and picnic tables. The Colorado River can be seen nearby along with tall, red rock cliffs in the distance.

Gold Bar Group Site D picnic tables, fire rings, and a sandy, open area for tents. In the distance, vegetation lines the Colorado River with tall, red rock cliffs lining the horizon.

Gold Bar Group Site D picnic tables, fire rings, and a sandy, open area for tents. In the distance, vegetation lines the Colorado River.

Gold Bar Group Site D parking and tent area. Site is next to the Colorado River with tall, red rock cliffs in the distance.

Gold Bar Group B & C

Gold Bar Group Sites

Gold Bar Group Sites (3)

Gold Bar Group Sites (4)

Hammock structure group site B

Hammock structure at site B

<h2>Overview</h2>
The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. <h2>Recreation</h2>
There is a boat ramp located at Gold Bar giving access to the Colorado River.  The group sites are close to the trailhead for Corona Arch and numerous hiking and four-wheel drive roads. Both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters. Site B has a hammock structure that can accomodate numerous hammocks.  Site D does not have a shade shelter, but is ideal for groups with motorhomes.   The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Trailer and RV Parking is limited as sites are meant for tent camping.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The group sites at Gold Bar are located on the Colorado River and provide for striking views of the red rock canyons and mesas.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Scenic Highway 279 parallels the Colorado River.  There are numerous opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and four-wheeling.  Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse State Park are nearby as well as the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which offer cooler temperatures.</p>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p><strong>Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.</strong> </p>
<p><strong>Changes</strong></p>
<p>You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.</p>
<ul>
<li>There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.</li>
<li>There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.  </li>
<li>There is no change fee if you wish to change to another group site that is the same price with the same reservation dates within the Gold Bar area.  </li>
<li>You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account.  However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.   </li>
<li>For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.  </li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p>
<p>Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it.  This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.     </p>
<p>You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.  </p>
<p>Late Cancellations </p>
<p>A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).</p>
<p>Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. </p>
<p><strong>Early Departures</strong></p>
<p>If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use.  You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account.</p>
<p>You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use.  If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night </p>
<p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p>
<p>A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date. </p>
<p>No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee. </p>
<p><strong>Refunds</strong></p>
<p>You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation.</p>
<ul>
<li>Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.</li>
<li>Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay. </li>
<li>In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded.  Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Interagency Pass Discounts</strong></p>
<p>Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.</p>

The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

GOLD BAR - D

Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

firepit

firepit

firepit

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

picnic table

site access

Permitted Equipment

tent-0ft

trailer-0ft

pickup camper-0ft

pop up camper-0ft

vehicle-0ft

5th wheel-0ft

rv-0ft

camper van-0ft

Campsites

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B

C

D