# Camping near Moab

Thinking of camping near Moab, UT? Discover and book the best Moab campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

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- **Rating:** 91% (3689 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 2175

Immerse yourself in nature in the gateway to Arches and Canyonlands national parks.

## Hipcamps

- [Slackline Moab](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-slackline-moab-v1qhnlq0): Moab, UT · from $49/night · 92% recommend (259 reviews) · 5 sites · Electricity Hookup, Pets
- [Village Camp Moab](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-village-camp-moab-zwjh69yz): Moab, UT · from $73/night · 93% recommend (28 reviews) · 88 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Moab RV and Glamping Resort](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-moab-rv-and-glamping-resort-06yh86ro): Moab, UT · from $90/night · 92% recommend (139 reviews) · 68 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Where The Wild Things Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-where-the-wild-things-camp-kk9h0yy6): La Sal, UT · from $40/night · 96% recommend (285 reviews) · 16 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [High Sage Hogans](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-high-sage-hogans-mxvhrlvd): La Sal, UT · from $39/night · 95% recommend (309 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Wifi
- [Adventure Haven RV](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-adventure-haven-rv-qeohk7w8): La Sal, UT · from $40/night · 97% recommend (397 reviews) · 6 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets
- [South-40@LaSal Tent and RV Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-south-40-lasal-tent-and-rv-park-kk9h6wkp): La Sal, UT · from $40/night · 99% recommend (253 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [The Needles Outpost Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-the-needles-outpost-campground-3xryh9pd): Monticello , UT · from $35/night · 94% recommend (1609 reviews) · 26 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Wifi
- [Glamping Canyonlands](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-glamping-canyonlands-lz9hn5oj): Monticello, UT · from $60/night · 100% recommend (192 reviews) · 9 sites · Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Wifi, Potable water, Cooking equipment
- [Earls HideAway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/colorado-earls-hideaway-qeohmqje): Naturita, CO · from $35/night · 99% recommend (53 reviews) · 12 sites · Pets, Campfires
- [Canyonlands Basecamp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-canyonlands-basecamp-pw1h68lo): Monticello, UT · from $27.20/night · 96% recommend (12 reviews) · 10 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-sun-outdoors-moab-downtown-7rvh91xw): Moab, UT · from $25/night · 90% recommend (48 reviews) · 130 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Sun Outdoors North Moab](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-sun-outdoors-north-moab-j29hyq7j): Moab, UT · from $54/night · 95% recommend (31 reviews) · 190 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Up The Creek Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-up-the-creek-campground-kk9hyp5x): Moab, UT · from $31.50/night · 89% recommend (88 reviews) · 4 sites · Toilets, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [HTR Moab](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-htr-moab-pw1hv7e1): Moab, UT · from $49/night · 85% recommend (82 reviews) · 49 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Showers, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup
- [Red Desert RV Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-red-desert-rv-park-pw1h86dz): Moab, UT · from $45/night · 89% recommend (269 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Sun Outdoors Canyonlands Gateway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-sun-outdoors-canyonlands-gateway-kk9hqrjd): Moab, UT · from $21/night · 84% recommend (32 reviews) · 113 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Wolf Springs Ranch Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-wolf-springs-ranch-retreat-1-j29hodkx): La Sal, UT · from $40/night · 86% recommend (18 reviews) · 16 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup
- [Desert Moon Campground and RV Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/utah-desert-moon-campground-and-rv-park-9mxhjj1r): Thompson Springs , UT · from $30/night · 85% recommend (714 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Explorer's Paradox](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/colorado-explorer-s-paradox-kk9hqdr6): Paradox, CO · from $16/night · 1 sites · Toilets, Showers, Wifi, Potable water, Cooking equipment

## Public campgrounds

- [Sand Flats Recreation Area and Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/sand-flats-recreation-area-and-campground-l7egczrz): Moab Field Office · 92% recommend (31 reviews)
- [King's Bottom Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/king-s-bottom-campground-lkpqc766): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Jaycee Park Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/jaycee-park-campground-5yxmcdj3): Moab Field Office
- [Moonflower Camping Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/moonflower-camping-area-9erncrpj): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Goose Island Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/goose-island-campground-9j38c2wp): Moab Field Office · 89% recommend (9 reviews)
- [Granstaff Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/granstaff-campground-5ryecwpd): Moab Field Office · 83% recommend (3 reviews)
- [William's Bottom Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/william-s-bottom-campground-lv74cyq4): Moab Field Office · 88% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Gold Bar Group Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/gold-bar-group-campground-lx2zcxm0): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (3 reviews)
- [Drinks Canyon Camping Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/drinks-canyon-camping-area-l2rpc1v7): Moab Field Office · 92% recommend (6 reviews)
- [Hunter Canyon Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/hunter-canyon-campground-5wwncv6q): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Hal Canyon Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/hal-canyon-campground-9gqmcpwk): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (2 reviews)
- [Upper Big Bend Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/utah/upper-big-bend-campground-58orcpz0): Moab Field Office · 100% recommend (5 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Moab Field Office](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/utah/bureau-of-land-management/moab-field-office/all): bureau-of-land-management · Moab, Utah · 94% recommend (174 reviews)
- [Dead Horse Point State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/utah/dead-horse-point/all): state-park · Moab, Utah · 97% recommend (19 reviews)
- [Manti-La Sal National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/utah/national-forest/manti-la-sal/all): national-forest · Ferron, Utah · 100% recommend (16 reviews)
- [Arches National Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/utah/arches/all): national-park-system · Elmo, Utah · 99% recommend (182 reviews)
- [Canyonlands National Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/utah/canyonlands/all): national-park-system · Moab, Utah · 100% recommend (79 reviews)
- [Monticello Field Office](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/utah/bureau-of-land-management/monticello/all): bureau-of-land-management · Monticello, Utah · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Grand Mesa National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/colorado/national-forest/grand-mesa/all): national-forest · Cedaredge, Colorado · 88% recommend (24 reviews)
- [Uncompahgre National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/colorado/national-forest/uncompahgre/all): national-forest · Ophir, Colorado · 85% recommend (24 reviews)

## About Moab

### Overview

On the banks of the Colorado River, just west of the La Sal Mountains, Moab is an excellent base for exploring some of eastern Utah's most impressive outdoor attractions, drawing hikers, campers, and ATV and mountain-biking enthusiasts, particularly in the summer months. It's the gateway to both Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park, and while the national parks are certainly the big draw here, there are plenty of other Moab-area spots to explore, including the Sand Flats Recreation Area and Dead Horse Point State Park. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) also operates a couple of dozen first-come, first-served campgrounds near Moab.

### Where to go: North of Moab

Arches is the main attraction north of Moab, and while there's only one camping area in the park (Devils Garden Campground), campers will find plenty of private alternatives, some with RV sites and hookups, in the immediate vicinity. Further north, the McInnis Canyon National Conservation Area offers plenty of gorgeous rock formations, with fewer crowds than what's found at the national parks.

### Where to go: Southwest of Moab

The region to the southwest of Moab is full of outdoor attractions, and while Canyonlands National Park is by far the best-known, there are plenty of other areas within a few hours’ drive worth exploring, including Natural Bridges National Monument. San Juan County, in particular, offers a verdant alternative to the rockier landscapes that dominate the area, with plenty of mountainous forestlands and biking trails just west of Highway 191, near Monticello.

### Where to go: Southeast of Moab

A short drive southeast of Moab will take you to the Manti-La Sal National Forest and its La Sal Mountains. It's a great place to be if you're in search of lush camping options away from the national park crowds; Warner Lake campground, in particular, is a good option, with tent sites, picnic tables, and fire pits. Also worth checking out is the Canyons of the Ancients National Monument in Colorado, which preserves ancient indigenous petroglyphs, cave dwellings, and shrines.

### When to go

The Moab area is at its busiest during the summer months, and if you like hot weather and don't mind crowds, this is a great time to visit. For a cooler, quieter experience, consider visiting in the spring, when the weather is pleasant and wildflowers are in bloom. Fall offers equally mild weather, and while winters can be bone-chilling, it’s a great time to visit to avoid crowds—just make sure your car has four-wheel drive.

### Where can I camp for free in Moab?

While you’re unlikely to find any free camping in Moab itself, free camping can be found well outside town in Manti LaSal National Forest.  Although the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oversees more than 20 campgrounds around Moab, most of these developed campsites require a fee to stay overnight. (When within 20 miles of Moab, camping is only allowed in developed campgrounds, making free camping a rarity) Arches National Park requires entry fees, so you won’t find free camping in the park either.

### Can you camp on BLM land in Utah?

Yes, you can camp on BLM land in Utah, where 42% of the state is considered BLM land (some 22.9 million acres). Most developed BLM campgrounds in the state require a fee, while dispersed campsites on Utah BLM land are more often free. Popular spots include the Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway (BCB) outside the Bonneville Salt Flats, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest outside Gunnison, and Ashley National Forest.

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