Travelers come from all over the world to visit the Moab area -- including Green River -- for its numerous outdoor adventure opportunities and striking scenery. Because this red-rock canyonland country is so popular and the landscape so precious, strict camping regulations are in place on public lands, including BLM land. Most important, you're only allowed to camp in designated BLM campgrounds or camping areas around the Moab/Arches National Park area. Dispersed, primitive camping outside of campgrounds normally is allowed on BLM lands under certain conditions, but not in the vicinity of Moab and Arches. Visit the Moab field office for the most up-to-date information about camping in the area.
Many of the designated BLM campgrounds near Green River are on the banks of the Colorado River to the south, with others close by. The Moab field office oversees 26 campgrounds, most along state highways 128, 279 and 313. The highway 128 and 279 camping areas are scenic spots on the banks of the Colorado River. They fill up fast in the spring and fall, which are the most temperate seasons. While some of the campgrounds are RV friendly, none have full services or water and electric hookups. Some sites have fire rings and picnic tables with a vault toilet on site. All operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Green River flows for hundreds of miles through Wyoming, Colorado and eastern Utah before it joins the Colorado. The Vernal field office of the BLM manages land along the riverbank in the northeast corner of the state below Flaming Gorge dam. Many hike-in and paddle-in only camping areas exist along this wild stretch of the river, including the Indian Crossing, Bridge Hollow, Swinging Bridge and Crook campgrounds. These are pack in/pack out, leave-no-trace campgrounds, so bring all the supplies you'll need. In the Moab district, below the town of Green River, primitive riverbank camping is allowed on the Labyrinth Canyon leg of the river, a scenic but very remote flatwater stretch above the confluence with the Colorado. It's best to have a knowledgeable local river guide or tour company guide you through any section of the Green River in Utah.
The town of Green River is home to Green River State Park, which has an RV and tent-friendly campground. The state park also is a put-in point for rafting trips through Labyrinth Canyon downstream. Other nearby camping opportunities exist at Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Dead Horse Point State Park. Numerous private campgrounds are in and around Moab and Green River, such as the Green River KOA.
