Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10216501
When Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) reopens
Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 11 monitored sites
Of the 2,013 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 719 open for online reservation · 13 reserved · 1,281 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 11 monitored sites, 4 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
64.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 719 of 2,013 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online64.3%
Open site-nights719 / 2,013
Reserved (of online inventory)13 / 732
Weekday openings409
Weekend openings310
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 409 fall on weekdays and 310 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 124 of 341 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 4 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 4 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 4 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 4 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 4 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 4 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 4 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 11 | 180 |
| 8 | 180 |
| 9 | 180 |
| 10 | 179 |
The 4 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
719 open site-nights across 4 sites at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 14 2-night, 14 3-night, 10 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 8.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 17 ft | None | 180 | 163 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| 8 | 17 ft | None | 180 | 150 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| 9 | 17 ft | None | 180 | 81 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30 +168 more |
| 10 | 17 ft | None | 179 | 163 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +167 more |
About Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)
Overview
Welcome to the wild and remote canyons and rivers of eastern Utah. The Westwater Campground is located next to the Westwater Ranger Station; the take-out for the Ruby-Horsethief and put-in for the Westwater Canyon sections of the Colorado River. This campground is ideal for those looking to camp along the river at the start or end of a river float trip or otherwise recreating in the area.
Campsites 1 - 7 are available first come, first serve only . Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay throught the Recreation.gov mobile app.
Campsites 8 - 11 are available by reservation only . Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available for these campsites. There is cell service for most providers at the Westwater Ranger Station.
Recreation
The Colorado River is known for extraordinary boating trips including the Ruby-Horsethief section up-river and Westwater section downriver of the Westwater Campground.
The Ruby-Horsethief section begins in Loma, CO and consists of a 25-mile stretch of mostly flat-water with sections of Class I and II rapids. It flows through beautiful red rock canyons and has many day hiking opportunities offering both solitude and exploration.
The Westwater Canyon section offers boating excitement for experienced adventurers to test their skills navigating eleven named rapids ranging in difficulty from class I to class IV. The section contains incredible geology and day hiking opportunities with glimpses of abandoned settler cabins and caves. Approximately 10,000 people float this section of the Colorado River each year. The 17 mile stretch is surrounded by the Westwater Wilderness Study Area.
North of the campground are many motorized and non-motorized trails. These trails include Kokopelli’s Trail , one of Colorado's and Utah's premiere mountain bike trails. It stretches 140 miles from Loma, CO to Moab, UT with elevations that rise to 8,400 feet following four-wheel-drive roads and single-track trails.
Facilities
Each campsite has parking for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), a picnic table, a fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles.
Drinking water may be available March - November. However, do not rely on this as the water source for your trips needs as it is not always operational.
There are no electric hook-ups and cell service is spotty to non-existent.
During business hours, the Westwater Ranger Station can assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette.
Natural Features
The Westwater Campground is adjacent to the Colorado River as it meanders through a valley. Views of Navajo Sandstone walls surrounding the valley can be seen from the site.
Nearby Attractions
The town of Moab, UT, Canyonlands National Park, and Arches National Park are located approximately 70 miles to the southwest. The cities of Grand Junction and Fruita, CO along with McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area and Colorado National Monument are located approximately 35 miles to the east.
11 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 17 ftNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
From Grand Junction Colorado (westbound traffic): Take I-70 from Grand Junction for approximately 35 miles to exit 227. Turn south at the stop sign and proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in. From the west (eastbound traffic): Take exit 227 on I-70, then head south at the stop sign. Proceed for nine miles to the Ranger Station and put-in. NOTE: Do NOT use exit 221 toward Sulpher when the roads are wet. It may be impassable with muddy conditions.
Westwater Ranger Station, Westwater, UT 84532
BikingBoatingCampingInformation SiteOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsRanger StationRiver TripsWater Access
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Reservations for Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) are made through Recreation.gov. 719 of 2,013 tracked site-nights are currently open (35.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) in the last 7 days, 2 over 30 days and 2 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
14 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 8. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 17 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
December 2026, with 124 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 341.
When is the next open date at Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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