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Access Site UT

Gold Bar

Colorado River

Source: state_of_utah Updated 1 year ago

City: Moab, UT
County: Grand County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 38.57635191, -109.63474913
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
20 runs (4 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
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About This Access Site
The Gold Bar Recreation Site provides excellent access to the Colorado River near Moab, Utah. The site features a boat ramp that allows easy put-in and take-out for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. The Colorado River at this location is a major river system, flowing over 1,000 miles from its headwaters to the Gulf of Mexico. It has an average flow of over 14,000 cubic feet per second and a gradient of 8.7 feet per mile, making it a popular destination for both flatwater and whitewater paddling.

In addition to the boat ramp, the Gold Bar site offers individual and group campsites, vault toilets, and trash collection. The nearby Corona Arch Trail provides an excellent hiking opportunity just across the road. Paddlers should be prepared for the river's size and flow, and follow all applicable regulations and safety guidelines. With its convenient access and scenic setting, the Gold Bar Recreation Site is an excellent option for Colorado River enthusiasts.
Federal Facility Information
435-259-2100 Free Access

Gold Bar Recreation Site is located along the Colorado River, west of Moab, Utah. The site includes a boat ramp, beach, individual campsites, group campsites, and facilities. The Corona Arch Hiking Trail is located across the road from the campground and offers a 1.5 mile hike to two spectacular arches. Rock petroglyphs can be viewed along the drive to the recreation site and the nearby Poison...

Gold Bar Recreation Site is located along the Colorado River, west of Moab, Utah. The site includes a boat ramp, beach, individual campsites, group campsites, and facilities. The Corona Arch Hiking Trail is located across the road from the campground and offers a 1.5 mile hike to two spectacular arches. Rock petroglyphs can be viewed along the drive to the recreation site and the nearby Poison Spider Mesa offers an interpretive dinosaur track trail. Visitors enjoy the nearby mountain biking and OHV trails. Camping: There are 9 individual campsites available on a first come-first serve basis. The sites are limited to 10 persons and 2 vehicles per site. The campsites include fire grate, picnic table, and vault toilets. The recreation site also includes 4 group campsites that must be reserved on recreation.gov. Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters. Site D does not have a shade shelter but is a great site for groups of motor homes. The campground does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups.

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