# Canyonlands Basecamp

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- **Location:** Monticello, Utah, United States
- **Price:** from $27.20/night
- **Rating:** 96% recommend (12 reviews)
- **Sites:** 10
- **Size:** 5 acres
- **Host:** Mark A.

## Overview

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.

## Highlights

- **Mark is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Private sites:** 100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Showers, Trash, Picnic table, Wifi
- **RV amenities:** Generators

## Sites

- **Campsite C** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $34.00/night)
- **Campsite A** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $39.00/night)
- **Campsite B** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $34.00/night)
- **Campsite E** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $39.00/night)
- **Campsite F** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $39.00/night)
- **Campsite D** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $49.00/night)
- **Campsite G** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $39.00/night)
- **Campsite H** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $45.00/night)
- **Campsite I** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $49.00/night)
- **Campsite J** (rv-tent, up to 6 guests, $45.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Somehow convenient and remote. Very well thought out design to give everyone space and privacy, nice bathhouse with hot shower, water. Many deer randomly walked through my site. Definitely recommend this Hipcamp!
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> - Charles J., October 14, 2026

> This place is the best I’ve stayed in in the 12 HIPCAMP’s I’ve used. Mark has created a rustic retreat in the hills. Sites are spaced out with vegetation offering privacy. He has signage making it easy to find. The bathroom you won’t believe. Clean, well functioning and even a bit stylish. I’d definitely stay here again and give Mark 5/5 stars.
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> - Doug S., October 7, 2026

> Quiet, secluded. The camp host Mark is a gem. Went above and beyond when I backed to far into my space. The trailer dropped behind some big rocks and he came with a small tractor to get me out of a jam. So, so appreciative.
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> - Mike T., September 21, 2026

> We had to pivot in a pinch from a rather bad camping experience and that is how we came across the Base camp. We quickly realized that campsites are not easily available in the area. Basecamp was as represented. The camp host stopped by to introduce himself which was nice. He told us that they are new so more improvements are on way. The bathrooms are clean and nice. Hot showers, potable water and dumpster are available. The sites are wooded and private. Overall, I would recommend this place.
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> - Leslie P., September 14, 2026

> Can you Lynette base camp wasn't what I was expecting overall.It was okay two picks would be lack of good directions and no hot water in the shower.
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> - Howard S., August 11, 2026