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Desert Moon Campground and RV Park

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· Thompson Springs, Grand, Utah

11 acres hosted by The Desert Moon T.

5 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Near Arches National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Arches.

Near Canyonlands National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Island in the Sky.

Setup your tent and enjoy some respite before and after exploring the beautiful canyons and desert landscapes that surround the Desert Moon and beyond. We have 2 showers, bathrooms, potable water, picnic tables, and wifi on site. There is also a covered seating area for guest use by our Inn. There are 5 campsites total. Please note, the Union Pacific Railroad is right across the street, with trains passing by multiple times a day and night. There will be noise at night. Campsites are relatively close together so you will likely see other campers during your stay. Also, there is not a lot of shade on the property so be prepared. Thompson Springs began as a railroad stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the mid to late 1800's. It soon became a shipping point and community center for local farmers, cattle ranchers and sheepherders. It is now a ghost-town with a population of 50 people. The Desert Moon has a true wild western past. The old dancehall on the property, The Cactus Caberet, once served as the town bar and brothel. We are currently in the process renovating the dancehall into a venue for live music and retreats. There are 8-12 staff members living on site in their personal RV's at all times. We are a small community of artists, builders, and adventurers. We are constantly working to improve this property that came under our ownership in July of 2020. Feel free to come say hello and ask us about what we are building here! Thompson Springs is a true "ghost town" with no retail or restaurants except a 7-11 off the I-70 exit. The towns of Moab and Green River are only a half hour drive away and are full of regional and eclectic restaurants and shops. The Desert Moon is located just four miles from the Sego Canyon Rock Art in the Bookcliffs featuring pictograph and petroglyph panels from three different Native American cultures: Barrier, Fremont, and Ute. Be sure to check them out! There are miles of off-road trails accessible from our property. Some require a 4x4 vehicle or dirtbike, but many are well maintained enough for almost any vehicle.Setup your tent and enjoy some respite before exploring the beautiful canyons and desert landscapes that surround the Desert Moon and beyond. We have 2 showers/bathrooms and potable water on site. The Desert Moon has been serving the greater Moab area since the coal mining days of the mid 1930's. Thompson Springs began as a railroad stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the mid to late 1800's. It soon became a shipping point and community center for local farmers, cattle ranchers and sheepherders. It is now a ghost-town with a population of 50 people. The Pacific Union Railroad is right across the street with trains passing by around 5 times per day. There are 10 staff members living on site in their RV's. We are always working on projects around the property, feel free to come say hello at any time! *under new management as of July 2020*

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547 ratings · 421 reviews

Tirzah C.recommends

April 5, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

We enjoyed our stay tent camping! We had a nice fire pit and a little grill and loved all the seating. The bathroom was super cute and nice to have a real toilet and sink. The only thing that didn’t seem to work so well was the pump for the potable water, but that didn’t bother us too much. Loved the twinkle lights too.

Becky R.recommends

April 4, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Easy plug ins and water for trailer hook ups. Also lots to fun twinkle lights everywhere. Cute place and close to petroglyphs and ghost towns

Christopher R.recommends

April 4, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Great stay!

We loved our stay at the Desert Moon. The site was level for our sprinter van and bathrooms and showers were clean and convenient. Very peaceful property with great star gazing!

Nathan O.recommends

April 2, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Awesome, quiet little spot just north of Moab. I loved it!

Laura L.recommends

April 1, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Hosts were very responsive and kind! Facilities are well kept and beautiful. Campsites are a little close together but big enough for all types of camping and everyone was very polite.

Colin K.recommends

March 27, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

I had a fantastic time camping at The Desert Moon campsite! The amenities and the surrounding area are amazing and the host was very welcoming.

Location

Thompson Springs , Grand, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Timpanogos and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by The Desert Moon T.Joined in March 2018

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