North Klondike Campground vs Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): side-by-side comparison
RVs to 30 ft vs 17 ft · 20.8 vs 43 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
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 | Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 3.0 (11 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office) | First come, first served — pay on site (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Longest RV site listed: 17 ft (11 of 11 RV sites list a length) (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) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 24 gravel site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| 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) | 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 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 0 (5 reports), T-Mobile 1 (5 reports), Verizon 2 (2 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) | 43 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, North Klondike Campground or Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
North Klondike Campground is closer: 20.8 miles from downtown Moab versus 43 miles for Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at North Klondike Campground and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
North Klondike Campground: Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): First come, first served — pay on site (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
North Klondike Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at North Klondike Campground vs Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
North Klondike Campground: Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Longest RV site listed: 17 ft (11 of 11 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at North Klondike Campground and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
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). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at North Klondike Campground or Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
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). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (5 reports), T-Mobile 1 (5 reports), Verizon 2 (2 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate North Klondike Campground and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
North Klondike Campground is rated 4.0 from 39 reviews on Recreation.gov; Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) is rated 3.0 from 11 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- North Klondike Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): live availability, sites and rules
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