Buckboard vs Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): side-by-side comparison
RVs to 43 ft vs 17 ft · 48.2 vs 43 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Buckboard for room for a longer rig (43 ft longest listed site vs 17 ft longest listed site).
BLM / Forest Service site vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Buckboard | Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 5.0 (55 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 3.0 (11 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | First come, first served — pay on site (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 43 ft (10 of 10 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 17 ft (11 of 11 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 8 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 12 gravel site driveways (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (14 reports), AT&T 3 (11 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (5 reports), T-Mobile 1 (5 reports), Verizon 2 (2 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | 14 nights max (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 48.2 mi from downtown Moab · 44.6 mi to Dead Horse Point State Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 43 mi from downtown Moab · 41.3 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Buckboard or Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) is closer: 43 miles from downtown Moab versus 48.2 miles for Buckboard (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Buckboard and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Buckboard: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): First come, first served — pay on site (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Buckboard: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Buckboard vs Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Buckboard: Longest RV site listed: 43 ft (10 of 10 RV sites list a length) (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Longest RV site listed: 17 ft (11 of 11 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Buckboard and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Buckboard: Drinking water listed (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at Buckboard or Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Buckboard: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (14 reports), AT&T 3 (11 reports) (listing). Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (5 reports), T-Mobile 1 (5 reports), Verizon 2 (2 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Buckboard and Westwater Campground (Ranger Station)?
Buckboard is rated 5.0 from 55 reviews on Recreation.gov; Westwater Campground (Ranger Station) is rated 3.0 from 11 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Buckboard: live availability, sites and rules
- Westwater Campground (Ranger Station): live availability, sites and rules
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