North Klondike Campground
The North Klondike Campground is a mountain biker's paradise with campsites situated a short bike ride away from the North Klondike trail system. You will also find yourself camped within easy reach of other world renowned Moab mountain bike trail systems as well as the many other outdoor recreation opportunities the area has to offer. While relaxing in the evening at your campsite you will be treated to views of the La Sal mountains and Klondike Bluffs.
The main campground with non-group campsites is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You are required to physically arrive at the campground to pay for and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS. This is best done prior to your arrival.
There are two group campsites available for reservation.
Your camping fees pay for campground maintenance and improvements.
There are 25 individual campsites at the North Klondike Campground. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacle.
There are two group campsites. Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for up to six vehicles, fire ring, BBQ grill, picnic tables, shade shelter and close proximity to vault toilets and trash recepacles. Site A is on the left and Site B is on the right as you enter.
There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups at this campground.
During Spring and Fall a campground host may be stationed at this campground. Campground hosts assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette education.
Need to Know
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis only. You are required to physically arrive at the campground to pay for and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. You will need to download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS.
This is best done prior to your arrival.
Maximum group size of 10 people and 2 vehicles.
Interagency Pass Discounts
The following are the only Interagency Passes that provide a discount on camping reservations and some tickets:
Senior Annual Pass
Senior Lifetime Pass
Access Pass
Golden Age Pass
Golden Access Pass
Pass discounts only apply to the recreation (or use) fee for the facility.
The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied.
The pass can only be used for one site during a time period.
Group campsites A and B are available for advance reservation. Maximum group size is 20 people and 6 vehicles.
Interagency Pass Discounts do not apply to group campsites
Reservation calendars are posted weekly on the kiosk near the fee tube or adjacent to the group site.
Consider always leaving something at your campsite to show it is occupied.
Gusty winds are possible; ALWAYS secure your tents and camping gear.
Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; NEVER leave food or trash unattended.
Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds; stay aware of current weather.
There are no showers, electricity, or drinking water at these sites but they are available in the town of Moab.
Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Wedding ceremonies and receptions require a Letter of Acknowledgement from the Moab Field Office. Call 435-259-2100 for more information.
No amplified music.
Natural Features
The North Klondike Campground offers spectacular views of Copper Ridge and surrounding bluffs as well as the distant La Sal mountains.
Nearby Attractions
Copper Ridge Dinosaur Tracks and the Dinosaur Stomping Grounds trailheads are within 1 mile of the campground. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.
Recreation
The Klondike Bluffs trail system offers 50+ miles of singletrack mountain bike trails ranging from fast flowy single track to tight and technical riding opportunities. While mountain biking is the focus of this area, The North Klondike Campground is within easy reach of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as hundreds of miles of 4x4, ATV, side-by-side and motorcycle trails.
Changes & Cancellations
FOR GROUP CAMPSITE RESERVATIONS:
You may contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.
Changes
You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.
- There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.
- There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.
- There is a $10 change fee if you wish to change to another group site within the Ken's Lake area.
- You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.
- For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.
Cancellations
Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.
You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
Late Cancellations
A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).
Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
Early Departures
If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account.
You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night
No-Shows
A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.
No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee.
Refunds
You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation.
- Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.
- Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay.
- In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.
Interagency Pass Discounts
Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.
Contact Information
Mailing
82 East Dogwood Avenue Moab UT 84532
Physical
82 East Dogwood Avenue Moab UT 84532
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Interstate 70 take exit 182 for Crescent Junction/Moab. Head south on US 191 for 8.6 miles. Turn left turn on to BLM road 143 immediately crossing over the railroad tracks. Follow signs for North Klondike Bluffs. Stay on maintained dirt road for 1 mile following signs to the campground and trailheads.
From Moab drive 23 miles north on 191 and turn right on to BLM road 143 immediately crossing over the railroad tracks. Follow signs for North Klondike Bluffs. Stay on maintained dirt road for 1 mile following signs to the campground and trailheads.
Available Campsites
- Site North Klondike Campground 5, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 24, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 18, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 9, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 22, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 15, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 8, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site B, Loop North Klondike, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 21, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site Group Site A, Loop North Klondike, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground site 1, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 3, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 11, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 25, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 12, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 6, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 7, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 4, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 13, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 19, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 2, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 16, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 23, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 17, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 14, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 10, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site North Klondike Campground 20, Loop North Klondike, Type Standard Nonelectric
