Hittle Bottom Group Site vs Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 40 ft vs 24 ft · listed from $150 vs $125/night.
Verdict: Pick Hittle Bottom Group Site for room for a longer rig (40 ft official limit vs 24 ft official limit); pick Lower Onion Creek Group Sites for a lower nightly rate (from $125 a night listed vs from $150 a night listed).
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| Attribute | Hittle Bottom Group Site | Lower Onion Creek Group Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-128) | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-128) |
| Official RV limit | 40 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | 24 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | 5.0 (6 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (20 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $150/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $125/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Official limit 24 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Road & site access | 1 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 4 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Generators | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Pets | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (1 report) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (4 reports), AT&T 2 (4 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Getting there | 17.7 mi from downtown Moab · 15.8 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 15.6 mi from downtown Moab · 13.8 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Hittle Bottom Group Site or Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is closer: 15.6 miles from downtown Moab versus 17.7 miles for Hittle Bottom Group Site (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Hittle Bottom Group Site and Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Hittle Bottom Group Site: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office). Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Hittle Bottom Group Site: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Hittle Bottom Group Site vs Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Hittle Bottom Group Site: Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Official limit 24 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Hittle Bottom Group Site and Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Hittle Bottom Group Site: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office). Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office).
Is there cell service at Hittle Bottom Group Site or Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Hittle Bottom Group Site: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (1 report) (listing). Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (4 reports), AT&T 2 (4 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Hittle Bottom Group Site and Lower Onion Creek Group Sites?
Hittle Bottom Group Site is rated 5.0 from 6 reviews on Recreation.gov; Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is rated 4.0 from 20 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Hittle Bottom Group Site: live availability, sites and rules
- Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
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