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Whitewater Runs on Colorado River
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The Colorado River at this access point is a major headwater stream, flowing for over 1,000 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. With an average flow of over 14,000 cubic feet per second and a steep gradient of 8.7 feet per mile, this section of the river is suitable for experienced paddlers and motorized boaters. Hittle Bottom is a popular launching point for the "Moab Daily" float trip down the Colorado.
While the campground has no water available, there are amenities like a picnic shelter and the trailhead for the 3-mile Amphitheater Loop. Nearby recreation areas like Grandstaff Canyon offer additional hiking and exploring opportunities. Paddlers and boaters should come prepared with all necessary supplies, as services may be limited in this remote section of the Colorado River.
Overview
Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is...
Overview
Hittle Bottom Campground is located on the banks of the Colorado River and is a popular launch site for river trips. The group site is ideal for small family or school gatherings. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 45 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.Recreation
This site is a popular launch site for river running and close to hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel driving opportunities. The river corridor is filled with canyons, trails and scenic vistas. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby and have many hiking trails and four-wheel drive roads.Facilities
The group site has fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and a shade shelter. The group site does not have water, dump stations or electric hook ups. A boat ramp is in the main campground.Natural Features
Hittle Bottom is located along scenic Highway 128. The views from the campsite are striking and include Fisher Towers, Professor Valley and the Colorado River.
Nearby Attractions
There are many hiking, mountain biking and four-wheel drive trails along Hwy. 128. The Fisher Towers area offers hiking, rock climbing, and scenic vistas. Hittle Bottom is about 45 minutes from Arches National park and one hour from Canyonlands National Park.Charges & Cancellations
Please 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.
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 (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.