Gooseberry Canyon campground
Gooseberry Canyon
The nearby areas of interest include the Escalante River Trail, Lower Calf Creek Falls, and the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. These areas offer visitors the chance to hike and explore the unique geology and ecology of the area.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but no water is available. Visitors should bring their own water and other amenities.
Interesting facts about the area include that it was inhabited by the Anasazi people between 200 and 1200 CE and is home to a variety of plant and animal species, including the threatened desert tortoise.
The best time of year to visit the Gooseberry Canyon camping area is during the spring and fall months when temperatures are moderate. The average temperature in March is around 57°F and in October, it is around 65°F. However, visitors should be aware that temperatures can still drop significantly at night, so appropriate gear should be brought along.
What's on-site at Gooseberry Canyon
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Gooseberry Canyon, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lathrop Canyon | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gooseberry A | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Gooseberry B | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Airport C | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Airport D | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Gooseberry Canyon -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River At Potash | 3,990 cfs | → |
| Green River At Mineral Bottom Nr Cynlnds Ntl Park | 5,080 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Blw Pack Creek Nr Mouth At Moab | 5 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel | 0 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel | 7 cfs | → |
| Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab | 4 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Gooseberry Canyon -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyonlands-The Needles | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Arches Np Hqs Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Hams Flat Rs | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain-Lower | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Castle Valley 1se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain-Lower | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Swanny City Park
- Old City Park
- Sand Flats Recreation Area
- Arches National Park
- Canyonlands National Park
Boat launches
- Shafer Trail Grand County
- Mineral Bottom Recreation Site
- Potash Road Grand County
- Kens Lake Recreation Site
- Ut 128 Moab
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Gooseberry Canyon as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Gooseberry Canyon
Can I make reservations at Gooseberry Canyon?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Gooseberry Canyon?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Gooseberry Canyon.