North Klondike Campground vs Swasey's Beach Campground: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $20 vs $3/night · 20.8 vs 48.2 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Swasey's Beach Campground for a lower nightly rate (from $3 a night listed vs from $20 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 | North Klondike Campground | Swasey's Beach Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (US-191) | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | 30 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (39 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (4 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $3/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office) | 12 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 6 pull-through, 15 back-in (listing) | 1 pull-through, 9 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 24 gravel site driveways (listing) | 12 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); Water at 27 sites (listing) | Water at 11 sites (listing) |
| 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) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), T-Mobile 3 (8 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (3 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 1 of 27 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office); 14 nights max (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 20.8 mi from downtown Moab · 16.3 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 48.2 mi from downtown Moab · 43.5 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, North Klondike Campground or Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground is closer: 20.8 miles from downtown Moab versus 48.2 miles for Swasey's Beach Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at North Klondike Campground and Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground: Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office). Swasey's Beach Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
North Klondike Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at North Klondike Campground vs Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground: Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office). Swasey's Beach Campground: 12 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at North Klondike Campground and Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office); Water at 27 sites (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Water at 11 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at North Klondike Campground or Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), T-Mobile 3 (8 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports) (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (3 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate North Klondike Campground and Swasey's Beach Campground?
North Klondike Campground is rated 4.0 from 39 reviews on Recreation.gov; Swasey's Beach Campground is rated 4.0 from 4 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- North Klondike Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Swasey's Beach Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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