Mixed terrain defines Canyonlands Basecamp, where open ground and forested sections give campers a choice of exposure. The entrance is unmarked, so drivers should watch carefully on approach. Rates run $29 to $59 per night, and the site includes drinking water, showers, toilets, WiFi, and cell service. Big rigs are welcome. Reservations are available, which is worth arranging in advance given the range of places to camp near Monticello. Pets are permitted.
Description
Canyonlands Basecamp — A Quiet Backcountry Camping Retreat
Escape the crowds and settle into wide-open space at Canyonlands Basecamp — a peaceful RV and overland camping retreat just minutes from Monticello, Utah.
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 parking lot.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCanyonlands Basecamp is located in Utah near Monticello
Private CampgroundDirections
Follow this link on Google Maps to get here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B051'40.1%22N+109%C2%B022'24.0%22W/@37.861146,-109.373331,1031m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d37.861146!4d-109.373331?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyMy4xIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
Coordinates
37.861179094883724 N
109.37316394933845 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
