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**ATTENTION: Hunter Canyon Campground is indefinitely closed due to flash flood damage.** The campground offers both vehicle-based and walk-in sites located in a spectacular canyon setting. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The narrow canyons offer shade much of the day. The Hunter Canyon Hiking Trail is in a beautiful canyon setting with large cottonwood trees, steep canyon walls, a natural arch and a free-flowing stream in the spring. Individual Sites: 7 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No.
The campground is located approximately 7.8 miles from the junction of Hwy 191 and Kane Creek Road. From the center of Moab (Center St. & Main St.), head south to Kane Creek Road (between the Burger King and McDonald's). Turn right (west) on Kane Creek Road. The road is paved from town for 4 miles and then turns into a gravel road with two shallow wash crossings and a short, steep switchback.
$20/night (Pay at campground-cash or check only)
BEAUTIFUL AND SECLUDED u can totally take a two wheel dr car just be slow and careful. I did fine in my Jetta. went after fourth of july and surprisingly only saw some day explorers in ATVs. ***BUT the water is completely dried up this far down, so stay up by the busy campgrounds right on the green river if u want h2O to play w.
Be sure to visit the info board and reserve your spot - pay the fee (check or cash). There was a lot of confusion with our site and who had ‘rights’ to camp there. Long story short - put in your reservation and it’s yours. Photos are from campsite #1. If all the sites long this canyon are full, you can put in a Reservation for a future date. While this is definitely an ATV-centric site and road, the noise wasn’t too bad for the beauty and remote location.
A great hike through a very interesting canyon. Lush with vegetation and animal life. The trail follows a creek bed lined with boulders, cactus, lizards, birds, bugs, trees, and grasses all bracketed by towering canyon walls. There is no clearly defined end to the trail. Just explore to the end of your heart's desire. A great hike to bring dogs along, and to wear shoes you won't mind getting wet. Four (4) Walk-in campsites are avilable at the beginning of the trail. This hike is similar to the Grandstaff hike and both are must-do hikes!!
