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Best Equestrian Camping near Arches National Park

226 Reviews

No established equestrian facilities exist within Arches National Park or at any of the nearby dispersed camping areas. None of the campgrounds in the data collection feature horse corrals, dedicated equestrian campsites, or specific amenities for horses such as hitching posts, water troughs, or manure disposal areas. Devils Garden Campground, the only established campground within Arches National Park, allows pets but makes no specific accommodation for horses. The campground's limited size and lack of equine infrastructure make it impractical for horse camping.

Dispersed camping options on BLM lands outside Moab provide more flexibility for equestrians, though without designated horse facilities. These areas, including the Salt Valley Dispersed Camping area and Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites, offer free camping with sufficient space for horse trailers, but riders must bring all necessary equipment for containing and caring for their horses. Trail access to riding routes requires trailering to designated equestrian trailheads, as immediate access from these camping areas is limited. Seasonal conditions affect water availability, making it essential for horse owners to carry adequate water supplies for their animals during summer months.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Arches National Park (15)

    1. Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    95 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 719-2299

    $25 - $250 / night

    "This is the only campground in Arches National park. There are 50 campsites but it fills up so reserve online if you can. There are some low trees to give you some shade during the day."

    "Beautiful campground in Arches National Park. I believe it is the only campground in Arches National Park and the scenery is gorgeous. All of the sites look nice but I liked site 21 and 18."

    2. Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    53 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (801) 538-5418

    "Its really close to the entrance for arches National park. The only con is lack of cover from wind and sun"

    "Close to arches, canyonlands and dead horse. Nice for a free campground to have portapotties spread out along the road. People tended to share camp spots when I was there."

    3. Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites

    21 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "Location is key with this site. You are 10 minutes from Arches National Park. You are also close to the state highway, train tracks, and powerlines. I didn’t mind the train."

    "Camped here while staying near Arches National Park. The road here is bumpy but manageable for most stock vehicles. We found a campsite that wide open, flat and had incredible views at night."

    4. Courthouse Rock

    18 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    9 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "We ended up staying here two nights because the location is perfect! The site is only 12 minutes from Arches National Park!"

    "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."

    5. Lone Mesa Group Campground

    7 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    $150 - $175 / night

    "Great spot in the desert close to Arches, Canyonlands and Moab to camp. We very much enjoyed our time here...we were able to find level spot. Had one bar of cell phone reception."

    "A little bit off the beaten path from city center in Moab but worth the drive."

    6. Salt Valley Dispersed Camping

    7 Reviews
    Thompson, UT
    16 miles
    Website

    "I drove through Arches National Park on Salt Valley Road, until it exited the park onto BLM Land. Took an immediate right and followed the fence of the park."

    "Lots of nice remote site options and trail leads you right into Arches NP (dont forget parks pass unless government is still shut down) with some fun off roading trails for capable vehicles but did see"

    7. Kens Lake Group Sites

    6 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    $125 / night

    "You can't beat the scenery in Utah!"

    "Very quiet and nice scenery (Utah mountains) Great place for a hike and or swim in the lake! Moab is just 20 minutes drive away 👌🏻"

    8. Moab Overlook Dispersed Site

    1 Review
    Castle Valley, UT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 636-3500

    9. Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Castle Valley, UT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-7155

    "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!"

    10. Sego Canyon Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Thompson, UT
    25 miles

    "beautiful area just past a slightly creepy near-ghost town with lost of buildings in shambles. incredible view of the stars at night. be aware of flash flooding as this is a narrow canyon."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Arches National Park

226 Reviews of 15 Arches National Park Campgrounds

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 7, 2025

    Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites

    Decent Site Close to Arches NP

    Location is key with this site. You are 10 minutes from Arches National Park. You are also close to the state highway, train tracks, and powerlines. I didn’t mind the train. The buzzing of the powerlines took some getting used to.

  • B
    Aug. 30, 2021

    Courthouse Rock

    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!

  • Kayko S.
    Sep. 25, 2015

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Arches National Park Campground

    This is the only campground in Arches National park. There are 50 campsites but it fills up so reserve online if you can. There are some low trees to give you some shade during the day. Pit toilets, potable water but no showers. Easy access to hikes in arches national park and a 30 minute drive into the town of Moab.

    If you want more amenities you can get a camp site closer to the town of Moab with showers. They won't be near as scenic and run about $48 vs $20 but they have nice showers and walking to restaurants and shops.

    Great spot if you can secure a site.

  • Stavros M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 23, 2017

    Salt Valley Dispersed Camping

    One of the best campsites I’ve ever found.

    I drove through Arches National Park on Salt Valley Road, until it exited the park onto BLM Land. Took an immediate right and followed the fence of the park. The campsite is hidden behind a hill and is flat, with an existing stone fire pit. Plenty of dry firewood laying around and coyotes and antelope all around!

    www.welovetoexplore.com

  • Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
    Feb. 18, 2015

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Beautiful Campground with Amazing Views

    Beautiful campground in Arches National Park. I believe it is the only campground in Arches National Park and the scenery is gorgeous. All of the sites look nice but I liked site 21 and 18.

  • EThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jan. 28, 2023

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Gorgeous Campground At The Back Of Arches National Park

    Here you're high up and amongst the beautiful sandstone formations of Arches National Park.

    The campground: This is the only campground inside the National Park, and it is located at the very back of the Park. Be warned, traffic often backs up at the entrance to the National Park. Once inside the Park, the drive from the Visitor's Center to the campground can take between 30-60 minutes depending on traffic. Staying here is one of the best ways to explore the Park. There's a trailhead not far from the campground, and being able to wake up inside the park allows you to skip the entrance traffic and get a head start before the crowds flood in.

    My campsite had a large concrete pad for parking, a picnic table, and a firepit. The area I set up my tent was dirt, but here that basically means sand. Be ready to have sand everywhere (totally worth it though). I had nightly deer visitors that enjoyed munching on the juniper nearby. The bathroom for my site was a 1-2 minute walk. The bathrooms consisted of flush toilets, sinks, a large outdoor sink for dishes, plus access to drinking water.

    The area: If you're traveling from 70, there's not a ton between 70 and the entrance to Arches National Park, but Moab is only about ten minutes from the Park entrance. Arches National Park is vast. It has plenty of scenic spots to pull over on the drive between the entrance and the campground, and lots of different trails to hike with varying difficulty. Even if you're not a hiker you can still enjoy the beauty of this place.

    Booking: I camped here in the offseason (November) when it's first-come first-served, and arrived on a day where there was no host. So, once I found my spot, I put my payment in an envelope found near the host entrance. It's worth noting that on days where there's no campground host or park ranger, you cannot buy firewood at the campground.

    Cell service: Verizon was unreliable. Sometimes I would have enough service to stream a hockey game, and other times, in the exact same spot I'd have almost no service.

  • Isaac P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 15, 2021

    Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    Good option close to Moab

    Super convenient for quick access to Arches National Park, with it being only 10 minutes away. Also close to Canyonlands National Park, as it is only 30 minutes away. Would highly recommend getting there no later than the mid afternoon so you can pick a good spot. The farther in you go, the better, as there will be people coming in all the way into the night. Set yourself up to where you restrict access for others to park right next to you, or you may have closer neighbors than you’d like.

  • SwitchbackKids
    Jun. 22, 2017

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Quiet, scenic launching-off point to beat the crowds

    Arches National Park is a good example of how you cannot underestimate the drive times in the national parks. Just the drive from the entrance and visitor center to the end of the park road is almost 40 minutes (and slower with traffic, tour buses, etc.) so any way that you can cut down that drive time (and thus, arrive at trailheads early in the morning!) is key.

    The method that we discovered was great for accessing trails before the crowds was to camp in the scenic, spacious Devil’s Garden Campground at the end of the road through Arches National Park. 

    Devil’s Garden is the only developed campground in Arches, and since backcountry hiking is not readily available, it is the best way to access trails and overlooks before the rush of visitors from Moab enter the park.  

    Our campsite, #53, was wonderfully spacious and far away from our neighbors. We met friends, and our group’s two tents fit beautifully. The amenities are pretty much standard in the national park campgrounds, including flush toilets, a dishwashing station, site picnic tables, and potable water. The other great benefit included easy access to the park’s trails, which are very popular during this time of year.  

    Highlights of our four-day Arches trip include: hiking to Delicate Arch before the mass crowds, getting self-guided permits to explore the Fiery Furnace area, and hiking to the far less-visited Tower Arch.

    You can read much more about our four days in the park on our blog: Switchback Kids (Arches)

  • S
    Feb. 17, 2021

    Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    The perfect free spot by arches

    This is a free spot to camp with good space btwn you and the next people. The view of the stars since this is a dark sky reserve is unbeatable bc its in the middle of the desert. Its really close to the entrance for arches National park. The only con is lack of cover from wind and sun

Guide to Arches National Park

Horse camping near Arches National Park in Utah offers a unique way to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the companionship of your equine friends. With several well-reviewed options available, equestrian enthusiasts can find the perfect spot to set up camp.

Equestrian campgrounds include Devils Garden Campground

  • At Devils Garden Campground, you'll find spacious sites that welcome horses, making it an ideal base for exploring the park's trails.
  • This campground features amenities like drinking water and fire pits, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
  • Located within Arches National Park, it provides direct access to numerous scenic trails, perfect for horseback riding.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • The Lone Mesa Group Campground is centrally located, offering easy access to hiking and mountain biking trails that are horse-friendly.
  • Enjoy the breathtaking views and stargazing opportunities at Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites, where you can ride through beautiful landscapes.
  • Kens Lake Group Sites provides a peaceful setting with trails nearby, perfect for a day of riding and exploring the natural beauty of the area.

Tips for equestrian camping near Arches National Park in Utah

  • Always check the weather and trail conditions before heading out, as some areas may become challenging after rain.
  • Bring enough water for both you and your horse, as many sites, like Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground, do not provide drinking water.
  • Be mindful of your surroundings and respect wildlife; areas like Sego Canyon Campsite offer beautiful views but require caution regarding local fauna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Arches National Park?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Arches National Park is Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park with a 4.7-star rating from 95 reviews.

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