Bureau of Land Management Campgrounds

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) maintains 25 campgrounds in the Moab area. While individual campsites are not reservable, visitors can usually be accommodated at one of the campgrounds. Many of the campgrounds are located close to Arches National Park, along the Colorado River. These campgrounds offer views of spectacular red rock cliffs amidst a green ribbon of vegetation. Several of the campgrounds are particularly suited to even the largest Recreational Vehicles and five campgrounds feature reservable group sites suitable for large groups. Click here for a complete list of what services are available at each campground.

Highway 128
Goose Island Campground Hwy 128, 1.4 miles from Hwy 191	4000	18	40	2	x
Granstaff Campground Hwy 128, 3 miles from Hwy 191	4000	16	24		x
Drinks Canyon Camping Area Hwy 128, 6.2 miles from Hwy 191	4000	17	18		x
Hal Canyon Campground Hwy 128, 6.6 miles from Hwy 191	4000	11	24		x
Oak Grove Campground Hwy 128, 6.9 miles from Hwy 191	4000	7	18		x
Big Bend Campground Hwy 128, 7.4 miles from Hwy 191	4000	23	40	3	x
Upper Big Bend Camping Area Hwy 128, 8.1 miles from Hwy 191	4000	8	18		x
Upper Onion Creek Group Sites Hwy 128, 21 miles from Hwy 191, then .7 miles southeast on gravel road.  Has corral for up to 8 horses.	4200	0	40	2	x
Lower Onion Creek Camping Area Hwy 128, 21.5 miles from Hwy 191 then 1 mile northwest on graded road.	4000	4	24		x
Fisher Towers Campground Hwy 128, 21.5 miles from Hwy 191 - Dirt Road access.	4500	5	18		x
Hittle Bottom Campground Hwy 128, 22.5 miles from Hwy 191	4000	12	34		x		x
Dewey Bridge Campground Hwy 128, 28.7 miles from Hwy 191	4000	7	34		x		x
Highway 279
Jaycee Park Campground Hwy 279, 4.2 miles from Hwy 191	4000	7	18		x
Williams Bottom Camping Area Hwy 279, 6 miles from Hwy 191	4000	17	24
Goldbar Campground Hwy 279, 10.2 miles from Hwy 191	4000	5	40	4	x		x
Highway 313
Lone Mesa Group Sites Utah 313, 9 miles from Hwy 191	5300	0	50	5	x
Horsethief Campground Utah 313, 12 miles from Hwy 191	5800	56	40		x
Cowboy Camp Camping Area Utah 313, 14 miles from Hwy 191	6100	7	18		x
Kane Creek Road
Kings Bottom Campground Kane Creek Rd, 2.8 miles from Hwy 191	4000	10	24		x
Moonflower Camping Area Kane Creek Rd, 3.0 miles from Hwy 191	4000	8	18
Hunter Canyon Camping Area Kane Creek Rd, 7.8 miles from Hwy 191 - Dirt road access.	4000	13	18		x
Ken's Lake
Ken's Lake Campground 8.5 miles south of Moab off Hwy 191, then follow signs south on Spanish Valley Dr.	4000	31	40		x		x
Sand Flats Recreation Area
Sand Flats Recreation Area Sand Flats Road, 2 miles east of Moab	4500	120	34	2	x
Canyon Rims Recreation Area
Hatch Point Campground 32 miles south on Hwy 191, then 24 miles NW on Canyon Rims Rec. Area road (includes 9 miles of gravel road).	5900	10	24		x	x
Windwhistle Campground 32 mi. south on Hwy 191, then west 6 miles on Canyon Rims Rec Area Road toward Needles Overlook.	6000	15	24	1	x	x

• All BLM campgrounds and camping areas have vault toilets, fire rings, are open year round and a fee is charged.
• Individual Campsites are available on a first-come/first-served basis. No reservations are accepted.
• RV Sites have no hook-ups.
• Camping at all sites is limited to 14 days within a 30 day period.
• Group Campsites - Call 435-259-2100 for group campsite reservations.
• Additional Information is available on the the BLM's website: Click Here

BLM CAMPGROUNDS THAT ACCOMMODATE LARGE RV'S:

• Sand Flats Recreation Area – Most sites accommodate up to a 26 foot RV.  Campground A has 6 sites that will accommodate up to 40 ft.
• Goose Island - All sites accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.
• Horse Thief – All sites accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.
• Ken’s Lake – Numerous sites accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.
• Big Bend - 5 sites will accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.
• Hittle Bottom – 5 sites will accommodate RV’s up to 40 ft.

Primitive Camping On Public Lands

Although we encourage all visitors to take advantage of the numerous private and public campgrounds in the Moab area, limited primitive camping is available. Primitive camping is restricted to designated sites along Highway 313, the Gemini Bridges Road, the Black Ridge Road and Pack Creek Roads, the area accessed by the Mill Canyon Road and the Blue Hills Road, in the Castle Rock area, and south of Moab in the Blue Hill/Picture Frame Arch area. In addition, camping is restricted to designated sites where Kane Creek Road crosses Kane Creek itself, and at Dripping Springs near Ten Mile Wash. These sites are marked with a brown post and a tent symbol. The sites are free, but campers are required to carry out all garbage, including solid human waste. Campers are required to possess, set up and use portable toilets. Campers may not bury, or leave exposed, solid human body waste and soiled toilet paper. The disposal of solid human waste off public land is required. There is no wood cutting allowed.  The sites are summarized below.   

• Gemini Bridges Road - There are six campsites located in Bride Canyon.
• Picture Frame Arch Area - There are four sites located six miles from Highway 191.
• Mill Canyon/Cotter Road/Dubinky Road Area - There are approximately 40 sites located in this area.
• Kane Creek Crossing - There are approximately 28 sites located along Kane Creek where the Kane Creek Road crosses the water.
• Dripping Spring near Ten Mile Wash - There are several large campsites on the west side of the road and within the riparian fences.

There are several areas in which no sites are designated and camping is not allowed. The Shafer Basin, which forms the viewshed of Dead Horse Point State Park and is important bighorn sheep habitat, has no sites. Long Canyon, which is subject to extreme flooding and is also bighorn habitat, has no sites. The small area between the entrance to Arches National Park and Highway 191 also has no sites. No camping is allowed in the Mill Creek area immediately east of the city of Moab, or on the west side of Spanish Valley. No camping is allowed within one mile of developed recreation sites in the Canyon Rims Recreation Area. 

Remember, when using free designated sites, you are required to remove all solid human waste from the area.  Campers are required to possess, set up and use portable toilets. Campers may not bury, or leave exposed, solid human body waste and soiled toilet paper. The disposal of solid human waste off public land is required. You must camp only in marked sites, and no wood cutting is allowed. Following these simple rules will ensure that the sites are attractive to future campers. Enjoy your stay!

If you have any questions about primitive camping restrictions
please contact the Moab BLM Office at (435) 259-2100.

Other Camping Options

Privately Owned Campgrounds & Cabins

Privately owned campgrounds generally have many conveniences such as showers, running water, RV hook-ups, flush toilets, and more. They also generally accept reservations. This list includes all privately owned campgrounds in the Moab area.
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National Park, State Park, & Forest Campgrounds

Campgrounds within the State Parks, National Parks & National Forests generally have less amenities than privately owned campgrounds (no showers, etc.), however they are often located within exceptionally scenic areas.
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