Best Equestrian Camping near Nucla, CO

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Nucla, CO (5)

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    1. 3 Step Hideaway

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    1 Save
    La Sal, Utah
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $38 / night

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    2. Mud Springs Campground

    4 Reviews
    33 Photos
    101 Saves
    Glade Park, Colorado
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping

    $5 - $10 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground
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    Camper-submitted photo from Kens Lake Group Sites
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    4. Kens Lake Group Sites

    4 Reviews
    13 Photos
    25 Saves
    Moab, Utah

    Overview

    The Ken's Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only), and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are accessible from the campground. The group campsite A has corrals. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. The town of Moab is approximately 15-20 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums. The Ken's Lake group campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available onsite. There is cell service for most providers at the campground entrance. Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office with questions by email: blm_ut_mb_mail@blm.gov or phone: 435-259-2100.

    Recreation

    The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. Tour operators offer guided hikes, rentals and evening entertainment. The area abounds with trails, dirt roads and canyons waiting to be explored.

    Natural Features

    Situated near Ken's Lake, these group sites offer beautiful views of the Moab Valley and access to nearby swimming, boating and hiking opportunities. From the group sites, it is a short hike over to the lake or up to a man-made waterfall. Hiking trails from the campground and nearby four-wheel drive roads allow visitors to explore the beautiful red rock canyons.

    Nearby Attractions

    Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.

    Charges & Cancellations

    You may contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100. Changes You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation. There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates. There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation. There is a $10 change fee if you wish to change to another group site within the Ken's Lake area. You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100. For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days. Cancellations Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve. You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Late Cancellations A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window). Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Early Departures If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night No-Shows A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first nights recreation fee. Refunds You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation. Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay. In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile. Interagency Pass Discounts Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $125 / night

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      5. Moab Overlook Dispersed Site

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      19 Saves
      Castle Valley, Utah

      Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. "Dispersed camping" is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest outside of a designated campground, and is generally allowed anywhere unless posted otherwise. Many people drive out on Forest Service roads into the woods and find spots that meet the needs for their camp.

      Dispersed camping may mean no toilet facilities or treated water are located nearby. Typically, dispersed camping is not allowed near developed recreation areas such as campgrounds, picnic areas or trailheads. Some dispersed sites are provided with fire rings and in those cases please use them as they are designating that area as the spot to safely have a campfire. Finally some dispersed sites have a designated footprint for use. If you see a site with any type of barriers or fencing please respect these areas by not pulling motor vehicles or OHV’s around them. They are there to preserve the surrounding forest making it enjoyable for all for years to come.

      Regulations

      Follow these general guidelines to help ensure these dispersed camping areas will be enjoyed by future generations of campers:

      Camping is limited to 14 days. The campsite must then be moved a minimum of ten miles. Camping is restricted to 28 days in any 60-day period.

      All dispersed campers should follow the ideals of Leave No Trace and practice the concept of Pack It In - Pack It Out.

      The Motor Vehicle Use Map only allows for motorized vehicles to be parked 150 feet off of any authorized forest service road.

      Dispersed camping is prohibited in areas such as developed trailheads and picnic sites.

      Choose sites that are already established.

      Find camping spots that allow for water to shed naturally. Digging ditches around tents or trailers is not permitted.

      Dispose of human waste properly (200 feet from water, in an 8 inch deep hole).

      Please do not carve or chop into tree trunks—this can eventually kill the tree.

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    Recent Equestrian Reviews in Nucla

    11 Reviews of 5 Nucla Campgrounds


    • JDavid R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from 3 Step Hideaway
      May. 27, 2024

      3 Step Hideaway

      Off grid, peaceful retreat

      Amazing hosts, fantastic meals available.  Old western town vibe.  Dark skies.  Hikes, dirt biking, mountain biking, ATV / 4wd trails everywhere.  45 miles to Moab, but a world away.

    • JOANNA M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kens Lake Group Sites
      Apr. 5, 2023

      Kens Lake Group Sites

      Absolutely stunning

      The sites are huge with hiking, offroad, and mountain bike trails easily accessible from the campsite. It's quiet and pristine. We just happened upon this campground and were so fortunate a first come first serve site was available. Highly recommend!

    • Wayne H.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Turner Water Canyon
      Oct. 14, 2022

      Turner Water Canyon

      Peace and Beautiful views

      We stayed here for 2 nights. Easy to get to. Dirt road that is a little bumpy at times. Don't need high clearance.

    • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mud Springs Campground
      Aug. 23, 2021

      Mud Springs Campground

      Very nice higher elv BLM campground

      Great BLM campground at higher cool elevation, 8400 elv. 2.8 miles of graded washboard gravel County road from end of pavement. Lots of aspen trees here. Friendly Host on site. Clean vault toilets, 13 sites, $10/$5 senior, 14d limit. All sites are first come, no reservations. Sites are mostly back in and not real big for larger TTs or RVs. Two group sites and a nice large picnic area loop sometimes used for overflow camping. Limited cell signal for Verizon, Att, but no TMobile. No trash and although normally water is available, it was not working in Aug 2021 due to drought. Update Aug 2024 visit..water system is working.

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      Camper-submitted photo from Kens Lake Group Sites
      Jun. 6, 2021

      Kens Lake Group Sites

      Gorgeous Views and Quiet Nights

      You can't beat the scenery in Utah! Beautiful views of the mountains, clear open skies, trails and hiking options for beginners and avid hikers alike, close enough to Moab to visit but separated enough you can forget it's even there. Clean facilities and well kept sites, perfect place to get some distance but not TOO much!

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      Camper-submitted photo from Mud Springs Campground
      Mar. 28, 2021

      Mud Springs Campground

      Mud springs

      It’s absolutely beautiful here. But don’t do what I did and go here in March. The spring must have leaked all the mud on to the road. Because it was bad. But it was great.

    • Danny A.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kens Lake Group Sites
      Oct. 1, 2020

      Kens Lake Group Sites

      Views

      Nice area right off town. Many people come heute to take a dip in the water. Can be muddy at times in the dry season but overall a nice place to camp. Very exposed unless you're lucky enough to catch a site by the trees.

    • Ruby W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground
      Jul. 9, 2020

      Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground

      Hide from the Heat

      A stunning area to camp, rest, swim, kayak, and hike in! Many established little areas with fire rings and picnic tables. I highly recommend hiking to Clark Lake as well to get some stunning Mountain View’s! Clean bathrooms, good signage, and a manageable road. Tons of stunning wildflowers and aspens!

    • Carlos M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mud Springs Campground
      Jun. 25, 2019

      Mud Springs Campground

      Clean and beautiful!

      Great spot! Clean! Lots of room! The other sites are pretty spaced out. There are toilets and a water faucet near our site. Rained on us a bit the first day so the name definitely fits! 4x4 would help get to the sites! Especially on muddy days!

    • Melissa K.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Mud Springs Campground
      Jul. 13, 2017

      Mud Springs Campground

      Name suits it when it rains

      Mud springs is a small campground tucked away on top of a national monument. To enter the monument, there is a fee, but if you are going to mud springs you can tell them that and not pay the park entrance fee. It's up on glade park but kind of off the beat and path. The road was wet from recent rain and a small stream flowed down the washboard surface. The park itself is small but nice. Quiet. A bit muddy when it rains. We saw deer in the morning. We had a nice tent pad and firerings. Room for hammocks. It's a good place with pit toilets. But it's quiet. We did have a couple things walk through our site, we weren't sure what they were but it put our dog on high alert. One had a bell so that was strange. The other we aren't sure of but our dog watched as whatever it was walked past the tent. There weren't many people there so it probably wasn't another camper but some sort of critter. There is also a fresh spring that you can collect water from I think. We looked at it but didn't opt to collect any water. Lots of trees though which is nice. It seems to rain in July there, although they go through severe droughts and then all of a sudden, rain for two days. But both times we've gone in July, it has rained.


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    Guide to Nucla

    Horse camping in Colorado offers a unique opportunity to explore the great outdoors while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With stunning landscapes and well-equipped sites, equestrian enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to unwind.

    Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

    • At Mud Springs Campground, visitors can enjoy hiking and horseback riding through beautiful aspen forests, making it a serene escape for both riders and their horses.
    • The Kens Lake Group Sites provide easy access to off-road trails and mountain biking paths, perfect for those looking to explore the area on horseback or by bike.
    • 3 Step Hideaway is surrounded by numerous ATV and 4WD trails, offering adventurous equestrians a chance to discover the rugged terrain.

    Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

    • Mud Springs Campground features clean facilities and a friendly host, ensuring a comfortable stay for horse campers.
    • At Kens Lake Group Sites, campers can enjoy spacious sites with access to toilets and trash disposal, making it convenient for larger groups.
    • 3 Step Hideaway offers amenities like picnic tables and firewood, enhancing the camping experience for equestrian visitors.

    Tips for equestrian camping near Moab, Utah

    • When visiting Kens Lake Group Sites, be sure to reserve your spot online, as the group areas are popular and fill up quickly.
    • At Mud Springs Campground, consider bringing a 4x4 vehicle for easier access, especially during wet conditions when the roads can become muddy.
    • For a peaceful retreat, 3 Step Hideaway is a great choice, offering a tranquil atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle, perfect for relaxing with your horse.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Nucla, CO?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Nucla, CO is 3 Step Hideaway with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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