Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-128)
Visitor Services

All services may be found in Moab. The byway itself has few services, except at campgrounds.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Fees only at Forest Service campgrounds and similar facilities.

 Camping

Camping

There are places to camp along this byway.
Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.
Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

 Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.
Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

The paved, gently-rising (or falling) road winds along the foot of towering redrock cliffs. The Colorado River usually parallels the road.

Keep watch out for wildlife, especially mule deer, and birds of prey which often feed on roadkill.

Free camping is allowed at many sites along the river. However, check with the visitor center in Moab before camping to ensure that your equipment and vehicle meets local standards. In particular, all campers must bring their own portable toilets, to prevent contamination of the Colorado River.

This area of Utah is desert and gets extremely hot in summer, especially with the redrock canyons trapping the heat. Bring water, sunscreen, and headgear!

Restrictions

All overnight recreationalists must bring portable toilets, and dispose of wastewater and garbage properly.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Spring or fall

High Season

Summer.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (U-128), please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Utah