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Courthouse Rock

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!

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Moab Field Office (BLM)

Overview

Attention: Campsites 1 - 4 and 7 - 10 are available first come, first serve only. Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay throught the Recreation.gov mobile app.____ Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made the day of (based on availability), up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available for these campsites. Cell service is available at the campground.____ The Courthouse Rock Campground is located near Courthouse Rock approximately 16 miles north of Moab, Utah. The area served as a reliable campsite for Old Spanish Trail traders. It was a halfway point between two water sources, the Colorado River and Floy Wash. Other groups, including Native Americans and the Elk Mountain Mission of 1885, also traveled through and camped here.________ The campground is surrounded by an open landscape of blackbrush and sagebrush hills with large rock formations in the distance. It is comprised of 10 campsites that can accomodate large RVs and trailers. There is no vegetation or other shade. Be prepared October to March for lows below freezing and from June to August for highs from 95 to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.____ Campsites 5 and 6 are reservable for equestrian users. Horse corrals, trailer parking and riding options are available.____ The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is a short walk from the campground with interpretive panels that describe the unique dinosaur tracks that can be seen. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail is also within close proximity to the campground. The trail showcases dinosaur bone still encased in rock.________ Numerous Off Highway Vehicle and mountain bike trails are also within close proximity.____

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.__ There are numerous OHV and mountain bike trails in the immediate area as well as options for equestrian users and hikers.____

Facilities

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.__ There are numerous OHV and mountain bike trails in the immediate area as well as options for equestrian users and hikers.____

Natural Features

Paleontologists have found a treasure trove of dinosaur remains in the rock formations of the Moab area. The record of dinosaurs and other ancient animals in the Moab area is one of the best in the country. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is a short walk from the campground and the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail is one mile from the campground.______ Courthouse Rock and the Monitor and Merrimac rock formations set the backdrop for the campground.

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 blm_ut_mb_mail@blm.gov or 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 no change fee if you wish to change to another site that is the same price, for the same dates, and in the same campground.____ 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 18 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 starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in. Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a one night reservation will forfeit the entire amount but will not be charged a service 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 (Noon), 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 night___s use 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 The following are the only Interagency Passes that provide a discount on camping reservations: Senior Annual Pass Senior Lifetime Pass Access Pass Golden Age Pass Golden Access Pass Pass discounts only apply to the recreation (or use) fee for the facility. Other charges such as reservation or other fees are not eligible for a discount. The holder of the pass must occupy the site for which the discount is applied. The pass can only be used for one site during a time period.__

Fee Info

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

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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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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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17 Reviews

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.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Courthouse Rock?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

  • 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