Overview

Facilities

The group area has a fire ring with grate, picnic tables and a nearby vault toilet. This group site does not have a shade shelter, a dump station or electric hook-ups. Water is typically available seasonally (May-September) The group site at Windwhistle is located at the lower end of the campground and is a walk-in site. Parking is limited and not appropriate for large vehicles, RV/motorhomes, pull campers and trailers. Please call the Moab Field Office for more information on vehicle limitations 432-259-2100.

Natural Features

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Windwhistle is on the road to the Needles Overlook and Hatch Point. It is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands and the Indian Creek climbing area. Wilson Arch, Ken's Lake and the La Sal Mountain Loop road are all between Windwhistle and Moab.

Important Notices

• Maximum group size: 25 people.

• 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.
• Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.
• There are no showers, electricity, dump stations 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.

• Reservation calendars are posted weekly on the kiosk near the fee tube or adjacent to the group site.

• No amplified music.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Auto Touring - Auto Touring

Directions

From Moab, drive 32 miles south on 191 to the junction with the Needles Overlook road. Turn right and travel 6 miles on this road. The campground is on the left hand side of the road.

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.</strong></p><p><strong>Changes</strong></p><p>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.</p><ul><li><p>There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.</p></li><li><p>There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation as long as the first day of your reservation stays the same. </p></li><li><p>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.   </p></li><li><p>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.  </p></li></ul><p><strong>Cancellations</strong></p><p>Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought campsites for others to reserve.     </p><p>You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (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.   </p><p>Late Cancellations </p><p>A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).</p><p>A $10.00 cancellation fee AND forfeit the first night's fees if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation).</p><p>There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan & Pay payments.</p><p><strong>Early Departures</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>If customers request an early departure after the facility check-out time, the customer will not receive a refund for that night.</p><p><strong>No-Shows</strong></p><p>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. </p><p>Campgrounds are inconsistently staffed by volunteers and there is no guarantee that your site will be available on the second day.</p><p><strong>Refunds</strong></p><p>You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation.</p><ul><li><p>Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable.</p></li><li><p>Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay. </p></li><li><p>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.  </p></li></ul><p><strong>Interagency Pass Discounts</strong></p><p>Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 435-259-2100

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