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Courthouse Rock

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Courthouse Rock, near Moab, Utah, is a unique campground that offers a straightforward camping experience with stunning views of the surrounding landscape. It’s a large gravel area with designated sites, making it particularly suitable for RVs and trailers, though tent campers might find it a bit challenging due to the uneven ground.

Visitors rave about the breathtaking scenery, especially the view of Courthouse Rock itself and the nearby Arches National Park. One camper highlighted, “Great view across to Courthouse Rock in Arches National Park,” while another mentioned the peaceful atmosphere, perfect for stargazing at night. The campground is also close to some fantastic hiking trails, with easy access to the natural wonders of Canyonlands National Park.

Amenities are basic but functional, with clean pit toilets and trash disposal available. Campers appreciate the quiet environment, making it a great spot to unwind after a day of exploring. As one reviewer noted, “Nice breeze, no noise from other campers, and great views.” Just remember, there’s no drinking water or electric hookups, so come prepared!

Fee Info

$20 per site per night plus a reservation fee. Payments onsite by cash, check, or through Recreation.gov mobile app. Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only, no cash or check payments.

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Location

Courthouse Rock is located in Utah

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Directions

From Moab: Take Highway 191 North out of Moab for approximately 16 miles. Turn left onto the graveled Mill Canyon Road for approximately one mile. Turn left at first \_ Y \_ in the road and then the next right into the campground.

Coordinates

38.720383 N
109.733661 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

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  • Trash
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Big Rig Friendly

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18 Reviews

Reviewed Apr. 27, 2025

Nice enough

Not free 2 nights 44.50 but 1/2 off with senior card Not many sites Cows free ranging

Site4
Month of VisitApril
Reviewed Sep. 24, 2024

Gorgeous

First absolutely beautiful campsite. I wish I could stay longer than one night.
Second the road coming in is gravel and washboard rough/bumpy. I drove a 29 foot class C in at about three or 4 mile an hour.. Took me about 15 minutes to go the half mile. But very worth it. The road is passable just rough .

Site9
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed May. 13, 2023

Best for campers/trailers

This is a nice campground with large spaces and nice views. It is not ideal for tents. The campsite is a large gravel lot so we had difficulty finding an even spot. Even so, it was not a bad site. It was simple to find and is close to arches and canyonlands.

Site7
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Apr. 18, 2023

Stunning View

Great view across to Courthouse Rock in Arches National Park. Immediately nextdoor to an amazing set of dinosaur tracks with thoughtful explanatory plaques and info.

Site6
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by John N., April 18, 2023
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2022

Nice dispersed site

This site was perfect for the two nights we stayed. Low cost helps balance out the higher cost of hook-up sites. No water or services but the pit toilet was clean and well stocked with toilet paper. There are nice hikes close by looking in toward Canyonlands Nat’l park. We tried riding our bikes to the trails, but the deep sand made it very difficult. The kids enjoyed finding lots of lizards.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Ian S., October 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Ian S., October 30, 2022
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Ian S., October 30, 2022
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Reviewed May. 8, 2022

Beautiful scenery around remote parking lot

Stopped by for the night outside of Moab. For a first time teardrop camper, this place was great! Sites were plenty large with dumpsters and restrooms nearby. Quiet for the time I was there, but I image it’s louder during the day. Be warned…No shade available!

Sitesite 09
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Reuben P., May 8, 2022
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Reuben P., May 8, 2022
Reviewed Apr. 19, 2022

Great for big rigs OHVs

Nice open CG with large sites good for OHV trailer folks. 10 sites $20/$10 senior. NO Water. One older style toilet, trash dumpster. No RV dump. Horse corrals are offered here and space for horse trailer parking. About 1 mile from hwy 191 on gravel road. Great cell signal.

Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Greg L., April 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Greg L., April 19, 2022
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Greg L., April 19, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2021

Quiet and beautiful

We ended up staying here two nights because the location is perfect! The site is only 12 minutes from Arches National Park! The first night (08/28/21) we arrived around 7:45pm and were the only ones here! Our second night (08/29/21) we are arrived around the same time and there was only one other RV. No wifi but fantastic cell service!

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Bailey , August 30, 2021
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Bailey , August 30, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2021

Peaceful Campground

Right down the road from Arches and not far from Canyonlands. I drove up at around 8:00 PM and there were only 2 groups in various spots. I was able to find my own spot in a large open area and had a great night. Nice breeze, no noise from other campers, and great views. Also really great sunrises/sunsets

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2021

Amazing views and pit toilet

The road is easily passable and the views are great. It's 92° at the moment but the breeze is perfect. Only one other camper in a very large lot. Level, gravel camping. Very happy this was recommended.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Debra P., June 28, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 26, 2021

Lots of boondocking spots!

We drove up in our 34 ft RV at 8:30pm and there were lots of spots available! We watched the sunset and moonrise and laid on our astroturf to watch the stars with our kids. 10/10 would recommend!

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Louie , June 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Louie , June 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Louie , June 26, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2021

adequate stopping spot

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.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed May. 27, 2021

Great Site for Big Rigs

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.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Feb. 11, 2021

Simple but Effective with Nice Views!

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.

  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Stefano P., February 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Stefano P., February 11, 2021
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Stefano P., February 11, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

Open parking lot with great views

Great spot for unstructured camping (no sites, just a large dirt parking lot) surrounded by sagebrushy land. We landed a spot right across from Courthouse Rock (see photo). Rustic toilet facilities, trash bin even a paddock for those who  brought horses. Dinosaur prints within an easy hike. Great access to bridle and atv trails, and lots of enthusiastic, friendly atv'ers, mainly in huge rvs. Rugged access road, including a sand wash section that caught a few vehicles in its grips...Close to Moab, Arches and Canyonlands.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Courthouse Rock by Elizabeth S., October 26, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2019

Hard to find

Driving after dark couldn’t find it. Noticed no signs. Google Maps said “Park on the highway and walk to the destination.”

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2018

Easily accessible to Arches

We found this campground on our way to Arches without having previously booked a campground. Sites were large and first come first serve. Each had a fire pit, although firewood you need to bring yourselves. It was a great option as it was close to Arches and we were able to wake up the next day and drive to the park.

Month of VisitMarch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Courthouse Rock?

Courthouse Rock allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

Are fires allowed at Courthouse Rock?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Courthouse Rock, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Courthouse Rock have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Courthouse Rock does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Courthouse Rock?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Courthouse Rock?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Courthouse Rock. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Courthouse Rock, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Courthouse Rock?

There are 10 campsites at Courthouse Rock and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts