Lower Onion Creek Camping Area campground
Lower Onion Creek Camping Area
The campground amenities include 11 primitive campsites that are first-come, first-served, with each site offering a picnic table, fire ring, and access to vault toilets. The camping area is located along Onion Creek, providing a peaceful and serene setting for visitors.
Interesting facts about the area include that it was once a popular spot for ranching and mining in the early 1900s, and there are still remnants of the old structures and equipment scattered throughout the area.
The best time of year to visit the Lower Onion Creek Camping Area is in the spring or fall, as summers can be hot and crowded with visitors. The average temperature in the spring is around 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the fall averages around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sources:
- https://www.blm.gov/visit/lower-onion-creek-camping-area
- https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/parks-outdoors/lower-onion-creek-camping-area/
- https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/utah/lower-onion-creek-camping-area
What's on-site at Lower Onion Creek Camping Area
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 Lower Onion Creek Camping Area, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Onion Creek Camping Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Hittle Bottom | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Hittle Bottom Recreation Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Fisher Towers | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Fisher Towers Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Lower Onion Creek Camping Area -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado River Near Cisco | 4,110 cfs | → |
| Castle Creek Below Castle Valley Near Moab | 4 cfs | → |
| Dolores River Near Cisco | 181 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Blw Pack Creek Nr Mouth At Moab | 1 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek Below Sheley Tunnel | 3 cfs | → |
| Mill Creek At Sheley Tunnel | 6 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Lower Onion Creek Camping Area -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Valley 1se | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Arches Np Hqs Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain-Lower | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain-Lower | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Lasal Mountain | 1.0 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
- Arches National Park
- Sand Flats Recreation Area
- Swanny City Park
- Old City Park
- Wilderness Black Ridge Canyons
- Mcinnis Canyons National Conservation Area
Boat launches
- Lower Onion Creek Boat Ramp
- Fisher Towers Road Grand County
- Ut 128 Moab
- Hittle Bottom Recreation Site
- Grand County
- Rocky Rapid River Access
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 Lower Onion Creek Camping Area as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Lower Onion Creek Camping Area
Can I make reservations at Lower Onion Creek Camping Area?
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 Lower Onion Creek Camping Area?
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 Lower Onion Creek Camping Area.