Courthouse Rock

BLM 378/Willow Springs Rd

Under Canvas Moab

BLM dispersed camping outside of Moab

Willow Springs Trail

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Lone Mesa Group Sites are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. 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. Lone Mesa is 1,000 feet higher in elevation than Moab, which can mean slightly cooler temperatures. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

Recreation

From Lone Mesa there are multiple options for mountain biking, hiking, scenic tours, backcountry off-highway vehicle driving and photography. The area has many four-wheel drive roads leading to canyons and vistas. Nearby Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point State Park have many trails for hiking, biking and OHV driving.

Facilities

The group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, shade shelters and large parking areas. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Larger vehicles fit well at this site.

Natural Features

The views from Lone Mesa will set you on the path to explore the nearby canyons and mesas. You are close to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges, the White Rim trail and the Green River.

Nearby Attractions

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges Road and trails, and Mineral Bottom (the Green River boat ramp) are all within close proximity. Groups heading into Canyonlands National Park to ride the White Rim trail often use this site for camping before and after their trip. L

ADA Access: N



Lone Mesa Group Sites

Student Trust Land - Dispersed  

Campsites are tucked in the pygmy pinyon-juniper forest on the mesas above Moab, yet offer great views. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One group site, Horsethief Group Site, is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The area has many 4WD roads and mountain bike routes nearby. The campground is close to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. Individual Sites: 55 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site); Group Site: 1 (reservable); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No. (Note: this is a different recreation site from the "Horsethief Camp" located in the Needles, CA area).

Horsethief Campground

Gemini Bridges Campground

Bureau of Land Management

we showed up after dark with no reservation. it’s pretty much a giant gravel parking lot with designated camping spots (that you can’t see in the dark and i think i ended up camping rogue style). great views though. millions of stars at night and mountains to look at in the morning. courthouse rock is visible, also. very bare bones, but super quiet and stunning landscapes. 

adequate stopping spot

Very accessible for 40+ ft. Class A. Paved entry from the main road. Large, flat lot. Great views.  Dinosaur prints! Easy access to Moab, Arches, and Canyonlands. 

Great Site for Big Rigs

This isn't a knock your socks off campground. It really is just a giant gravel parking lot with about 5 "sites" along the perimeter. Each site has a relatively large picnic table, fire ring with cooking grate you can put over it, and plenty of gravel parking lot space. There really is no distinction between sites, but they are spaced out reasonably well. There also is a pit toilet at the day use end of the parking lot, a dumpster, and a fenced area for horses.

The views of Courthouse Rock and the La Sals are quite nice. You'd get plenty of sun at this campground, and there's no real shade options, so beware in warmer weather.

Cell service on Verizon is reasonably strong. Plenty for casual internet usage. A cell signal booster or antenna would bring it up to very strong.

Simple but Effective with Nice Views!

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