Windwhistle Campground

Overview

Located 38 miles southwest of Moab, the campground is nestled against the smooth sandstone of Roan Bailey Mesa. At approximately 6,000 feet in elevation, it is somewhat cooler than Moab in the summer. A one-mile nature trail starts in the campground. Nighttime brings excellent star gazing opportunities. 

This quiet campground is perfect for exploring the spectacular Canyon Rims Recreation Area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Windwhistle Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov while the individual sites are first-come, first-served.

Recreation

Situated on the road to the Needles Overlook, this area abounds in hiking, off-highway vehicle and mountain biking options. You are close to the Needles District of Canyonlands where there are numerous hiking and 4WD trails.

Facilities

The campground has 15 individual campsites and a reservable group site that utilized parking near site 11 and is accessed by a short, sandy hike. All sites share a single vault toilet and spigot with seasonal water. Please do not use this water to fill large RV tanks. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

Natural Features

Windwhistle is a wonderful hideaway tucked in the beautiful red rock. This isolated campground is surrounded by cliffs and canyons with great access to viewpoints, vistas and backcountry exploration.

Nearby Attractions

Windwhistle is on the road to the Needles Overlook and Hatch Point. It is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands and the Indian Creek climbing area. Wilson Arch, Ken’s Lake and the La Sal Mountain Loop road are all between Windwhistle and Moab.

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 as long as the first day of your reservation stays the same.  

• 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 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). 

A $10.00 cancellation fee AND forfeit the first night’s fees if cancelled less than 14 days before the arrival date (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). 

There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan & Pay payments. 

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. 

If customers request an early departure after the facility check-out time, the customer will not receive 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.  

Campgrounds are inconsistently staffed by volunteers and there is no guarantee that your site will be available on the second day. 

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.