Lower Onion Creek Group Sites vs Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): side-by-side comparison
Listed from $125 vs $50/night · 15.6 vs 42.9 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) for a lower nightly rate (from $50 a night listed vs from $125 a night listed).
BLM / Forest Service site vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Lower Onion Creek Group Sites | Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-128) | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | 24 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (20 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (3 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) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $125/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 24 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Road & site access | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 4 gravel site driveways (listing) | 1 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) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (8 reports), T-Mobile 1 (4 reports), AT&T 2 (4 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (1 report) (listing) |
| Shade | 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 0 of 1 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) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 15.6 mi from downtown Moab · 13.8 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 42.9 mi from downtown Moab · 41.3 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Lower Onion Creek Group Sites or Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is closer: 15.6 miles from downtown Moab versus 42.9 miles for Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites and Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
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). Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites vs Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: Official limit 24 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (1 of 1 RV site list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites and Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
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). Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at Lower Onion Creek Group Sites or Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
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). Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (1 report) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Lower Onion Creek Group Sites and Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station)?
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites is rated 4.0 from 20 reviews on Recreation.gov; Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station) is rated 4.0 from 3 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Lower Onion Creek Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
- Westwater Group Site (Ranger Station): live availability, sites and rules
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