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Not a packed RV park. A quiet, wide-open basecamp near Canyonlands (Needles District).
If you’re looking for space, quiet, and dark skies—you’ll feel it the moment you arrive. A peaceful RV and overland camping retreat just minutes from Monticello, Utah. ✔ Spacious sites — no tight rows ✔ Quiet, low-density layout ✔ Dark skies and incredible stargazing ✔ Minutes from town, far from crowds
Located at the edge of the Abajo Mountains and bordering the Manti–La Sal National Forest, our property offers something increasingly hard to find near Canyonlands: quiet, space, and dark skies.
This is not a packed RV park.
Our sites are intentionally spread out among pinyon pines, juniper, and sage, giving you room to breathe, relax, and enjoy the landscape.
📍 Perfect Basecamp Location
~1 hour to Canyonlands National Park (Needles District)
~1 hour to Arches National Park
~35 minutes to Newspaper Rock
~1.5 hours to Bears Ears & Monument Valley
~5 minutes to Monticello (groceries, fuel, restaurants)
🚐 Spacious, RV-Friendly Sites
Large sites (up to ~85’ available)
Easy access for big rigs, vans, and trailers
Tent-friendly options with designated areas
Natural vegetation between sites for added privacy
🚿 Simple, Dependable Essentials
Clean bathrooms and hot showers
Fresh water fill station
🌌 What Makes This Place Different
Quiet, low-density layout (not a parking lot)
Dark skies and peaceful nights
Easy access to world-class parks without staying in crowded Moab
⚠️ Know Before You Book
Dry camping only (no hookups at sites)
No open fires (county restrictions)
✔️ Propane stoves, grills, and propane fire pits allowed
Quiet hours: 9:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Generator use limited to daytime hours (quiet inverter types only)
🌄 Who This Is Perfect For
RV travelers and overlanders looking for space and quiet
Tent campers who want a cleaner, more organized basecamp
Guests exploring Canyonlands, Arches, and Bears Ears
Anyone who wants to avoid crowded campgrounds
If you’re looking for a peaceful place to reset after a day of exploring, Canyonlands Basecamp was built for exactly that.
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Campsite A
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(1)RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite A offers a spacious drive-through setup designed for easy arrival and relaxed departure. Pull straight in, level up, and settle beneath wide high-desert skies at 7,400 feet elevation.
Located just inside the retreat entrance, this campsite provides simple access while still maintaining the intentional spacing and open feel of true backcountry camping. No tight rows. No parking-lot layout. Just room to breathe among piñon and juniper.
Ideal for: • Larger self-contained RVs • Late arrivals • One-night stopovers • Guests staying multiple nights while exploring the area • Campers who prefer not to back in
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels quiet and removed.
Campsite Features • Great WiFi • Pull-through gravel pad • Approximate usable length up to 70’ (depending on configuration) • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
This is high-desert camping with space, simplicity, and convenience — close to town, but far from the feel of a crowded RV park.
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Campsite B
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite B offers a comfortable back-in setup with a slightly more interior position within the retreat. Designed for relaxed stays, this campsite provides intentional spacing and a quieter position away from the entrance drive.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, Campsite B maintains the open feel of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just room to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 45’ total length • Guests staying multiple nights • Travelers comfortable backing in • Families exploring Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels quiet and removed.
Campsite Features • Great WiFi • Back-in gravel pad • Approximate usable length up to 45’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet peacefully removed once you’re settled in.
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Campsite C
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Campsite C offers a comfortable back-in setup well-suited for smaller self-contained RVs, camper vans, or tent campers seeking a relaxed, simple basecamp stay.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open feel of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With a more intimate layout and a dedicated tent pad, Campsite C is ideal for guests who appreciate a cozy, efficient setup while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps. It’s especially well-suited for compact RVs paired with a separate tent for kids or additional family members.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 35’ total length • Compact RVs paired with a separate tent setup • Tent campers (up to two tents) • Couples or small families • Travelers comfortable backing in • Guests using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Dedicated tent pad • Approximate usable length up to 30’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
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Potable water
Pets allowed
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Campsite D
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 60 ft
Campsite D offers a generous back-in setup along the retreat’s new interior road, providing generous length and easy access for larger self-contained RVs.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With approximately 60’ of usable length, Campsite D is well-suited for larger travel trailers, fifth wheels, and Class A motorhomes seeking a relaxed basecamp stay while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 60’ total length • Larger fifth wheels or Class A motorhomes • Guests staying multiple nights • Travelers comfortable backing in • Those using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Approximate usable length up to 60’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
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Pets allowed
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Campsite E
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Campsite E offers a spacious back-in setup along the retreat’s new interior road, designed for easy maneuverability and a relaxed feel.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just room to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With an extra-wide 15’ gravel pad and generous length, Campsite E is especially well-suited for larger self-contained RVs seeking a relaxed basecamp stay while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 40’ total length • Larger travel trailers or Class A motorhomes • Guests staying multiple nights • Travelers comfortable backing in • Those using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Extra-wide 15’ pad for easier backing and slide clearance • Approximate usable length up to 40’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
Toilet
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Pets allowed
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Campsite F
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Campsite F offers a comfortable back-in setup along the retreat’s new interior road, well-suited for compact self-contained RVs or an RV paired with a separate tent.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With approximately 35’ of usable length and a dedicated tent pad, Campsite F is ideal for guests who appreciate a flexible, efficient basecamp setup while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps. It’s especially well-suited for smaller RVs paired with a tent for kids or additional family members.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 35’ total length • Camper vans or compact travel trailers • RVs paired with a separate tent setup • Tent campers (up to two tents) • Couples or small families • Travelers comfortable backing in • Guests using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Dedicated tent pad • Approximate usable length up to 35’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Campsite G
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Campsite F offers a comfortable back-in setup along the retreat’s new interior road, well-suited for compact self-contained RVs or an RV paired with a separate tent.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With approximately 35’ of usable length and a dedicated tent pad, Campsite F is ideal for guests who appreciate a flexible, efficient basecamp setup while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps. It’s especially well-suited for smaller RVs paired with a tent for kids or additional family members.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 35’ total length • Camper vans or compact travel trailers • RVs paired with a separate tent setup • Tent campers (up to two tents) • Couples or small families • Travelers comfortable backing in • Guests using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Dedicated tent pad • Approximate usable length up to 35’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Campsite H
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 55 ft
Campsite H offers one of the retreat’s most spacious back-in setups, located along the main interior drive for easy access and a relaxed arrival.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just room to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With approximately 55’ of usable depth and over 20’ of width, Campsite H provides generous space for larger self-contained RVs, slide-outs, and comfortable outdoor setup while still preserving intentional spacing between camps.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 55’ total length • Larger travel trailers, fifth wheels, or Class A motorhomes • Guests staying multiple nights • Travelers comfortable backing in • Those using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Extra-wide (20+ ft) pad for easier backing and slide clearance • Approximate usable length up to 55’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
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Potable water
Pets allowed
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Campsite I
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 80 ft
Campsite I offers a convenient pull-through setup along the retreat’s interior loop road, providing easy access and stress-free arrival and departure.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With a true pull-through design and approximately 85' of usable length of usable length, Campsite I is ideal for guests who prefer not to back in or who appreciate a smooth, efficient setup while still enjoying intentional spacing between camps.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 85' total length • Guests who prefer pull-through convenience • Larger rigs seeking easy maneuverability • Travelers staying multiple nights • Those using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Pull-through gravel pad • Approximate usable length up to ___’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
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Campsite J
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite J offers a generous back-in setup along the retreat’s interior loop road, providing generous length and comfortable maneuverability for larger self-contained RVs.
Set among piñon and juniper at 7,400 feet elevation, this campsite maintains the open character of true backcountry camping — no tight rows, no parking-lot layout. Just space to settle in and enjoy wide high-desert skies.
With approximately 50’ of usable length and an extra-wide pad (about 20’), Campsite J is well-suited for larger travel trailers, fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, and bus-style RVs seeking a relaxed, spacious basecamp stay.
Ideal for: • Self-contained RVs up to approximately 50’ total length • Larger fifth wheels, Class A motorhomes, or bus conversions • Guests staying multiple nights • Travelers comfortable backing in • Those using the retreat as a basecamp for Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and the Abajo Mountains
You’re just 2 miles (about 5 minutes) from Monticello’s restaurants and Blue Mountain Foods grocery, yet once parked, the setting feels peaceful and removed.
Campsite Features • Back-in gravel pad • Approximately usable length up to 50’ • Picnic table • Designed for self-contained camping • Dark night skies • Maximum occupancy: 6 guests
High-desert camping with space and simplicity — close to town, yet quietly set within the retreat.
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
100% Recommend1 ratings · 1 review
It is off the beaten path and far quieter than the RV park for sure. Access is pretty straight forward from getting there to the final parking spot. Sites are spread out and have lots of native trees and shrubs to screen the neighbor. Still some work being completed on the property when we were there but host is doing a good job keeping it clean and orderly.
The bathrooms and showers are clean and well kept and on the minimalist side, but that’s what drew you to this site in the first place.
Host is friendly and attentive.
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Caleb J.
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Location
Monticello, San Juan County, Utah, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mark A.
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