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-251843
When Gold Bar Group Sites reopens
Gold Bar Group Sites's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 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 4 monitored sites
Of the 732 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 574 open for online reservation · 114 reserved · 12 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 32 closed.
Where the open windows are
21.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 574 of 732 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online21.6%
Open site-nights574 / 732
Reserved (of online inventory)114 / 688
Weekday openings333
Weekend openings241
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 333 fall on weekdays and 241 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 124 of 124 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 4 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 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 3 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 3 | 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: 3 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 |
|---|---|
| B | 155 |
| D | 149 |
| A | 138 |
| C | 132 |
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 dateSat · Sep 26
Next open weekendSat · Sep 26
The next bookable night is Sep 26; the first open weekend starts Sep 26. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
574 open site-nights across 4 sites at Gold Bar Group Sites, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 13 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 26 at site B.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 4 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft, 4 sites take 40 ft.
All 4 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | 50 ft | None | 155 | 132 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 23 +143 more |
| D | 50 ft | None | 149 | 132 nights | Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 10, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30, Oct 31 +137 more |
| A | 50 ft | None | 138 | 111 nights | Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Nov 1, Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9 +126 more |
| C | 50 ft | None | 132 | 119 nights | Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 21, Oct 22, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8 +120 more |
About Gold Bar Group Sites
Overview
The four group sites at Gold Bar are located along the Colorado River and are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. 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 15 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.
Recreation
There is a boat ramp located at Gold Bar giving access to the Colorado River. The group sites are close to the trailhead for Corona Arch and numerous hiking and four-wheel drive roads. Both Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby.
Facilities
Group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets and sites A, B, and C have shade shelters. Site B has a hammock structure that can accomodate numerous hammocks. Site D does not have a shade shelter, but is ideal for groups with motorhomes. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Trailer and RV Parking is limited as sites are meant for tent camping.
Natural Features
The group sites at Gold Bar are located on the Colorado River and provide for striking views of the red rock canyons and mesas.
Nearby Attractions
Scenic Highway 279 parallels the Colorado River. There are numerous opportunities for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and four-wheeling. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Dead Horse State Park are nearby as well as the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which offer cooler temperatures.
4 monitored sitesRVs up to 50 ftNo hookupsWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 90
Getting there
From Moab, drive five miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with Hwy 279. Turn left/west on Hwy 279 and drive ten miles to the campground entrance road.
Moab Field Office, Moab, UT 84532435-259-2100
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-251843 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-251843 · Gold Bar Group Sites · Moab UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Gold Bar Group Sites?
Reservations for Gold Bar Group Sites are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 574 of 732 tracked site-nights are open (78.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 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 Gold Bar Group Sites?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Gold Bar Group Sites in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Gold Bar Group Sites?
13 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 26 at site B. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Gold Bar Group Sites fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 4 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Gold Bar Group Sites?
December 2026, with 124 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 124.
When is the next open date at Gold Bar Group Sites?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 26 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 26. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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