Best Camping near Canyonlands National Park

Recent Reviews in Canyonlands National Park

1931 Reviews of 265 Canyonlands National Park Campgrounds

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  dan M.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 18, 2024

  State Land Road #144 Valley City Site

  Train lovers delight

  Couldn’t be more perfect if you loved train horns blasting at intersections and coal cars rolling by combined with a steady hum of highway traffic from your cozy dirt pull out.

  There are millions of acres of public land around here. This site is something I will not visit again. If I would’ve known better, I would’ve driven down the road another few miles. Looks like there is more camping that direction.

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  Paulina B.

  Ranger

  

  Dec. 15, 2024

  Sand Flats Recreation Area

  Rugged Beauty and Adventure

  Sand Flats Recreation Area near Moab, Utah, is a playground for outdoor enthusiasts, offering unmatched access to world-class trails like the famous Slickrock Bike Trail and stunning desert scenery. The campsites are well-spaced and boast incredible views of red rock formations, making it a great spot for those seeking adventure and rugged beauty.

  The campground’s location is unbeatable if you’re here to bike, hike, or off-road, with trails starting right from your campsite. The simple facilities, including vault toilets and picnic tables, are well-maintained. However, this is true desert camping, so don’t expect shade or luxuries like water hookups—you’ll need to come prepared.

  One downside is the summer heat. Even at night, the temperatures remain uncomfortably warm, making it difficult to cool down or sleep well during peak summer months. A portable fan or extra water for cooling off is highly recommended if you visit in the heat of the season.

  That said, the experience of camping under the stars in such an iconic landscape is hard to beat. If you can plan your trip during the cooler months, Sand Flats Recreation Area is an unforgettable destination for outdoor exploration.

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  Michael M.

  Scout

  

  Dec. 2, 2024

  Utahraptor State Park Campground

  Don’t let the entrance deter you

  This place was great. We had initially planned to boondock elsewhere but found this location close to both Arches and Canyonlands and some online reviews that mentioned being good for bigger RVs. When we first rolled in, we saw a lot of toy haulers and other rigs with ORV’s- I thought it was going to be loud and and dusty. I was wrong. We drove further to find a site- our map showed a large loop we could turn around on if we didn’t see anything. The further in we got the better the road became and we found many well auto camp spots with tables and metal fire rings. It’s posted to only camp in spots where there are rings- we found that several people ignored this ¯_(ツ)_/¯ We ended up grabbing. A spot that was essentially a pull through and gave us a stunning view and at least 100 yards from our nearest neighbor. Initially I was irritated by the 15$ fee but thought better of it given the well cared for road, many portable toilets as well as vault toilets throughout the park. I saw a ranger patrol which made us feel safer. We were able to let our dog off lead although as with most desert locations- there were stickers and cactus galore. There is definitely wildlife roaming around. Great place to stay a few days or longer if you’re set up well. We only heard one person running a generator and it wasn’t loud enough to disturb our stay.

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  Kevin T.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 30, 2024

  BLM Mineral Point Road Dispersed Camping

  Quite a drive in

  It was quite a drive in, we just got parked on the edge of the campsite as the smaller roads leading into the campsite looked a bit uneven for our campervan. You do drive passed a paid campsite initially, keep on driving. We had the place to ourselves.

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  NudistGirl M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  Hite Dispersed Camping

  Beautiful location for a naked campout

  This is another one of the reviews that I'm just now getting around to now that cooler weather has set in. I was here in September last year while on my annual naked road trip, and this area is one of my favorites. This is one of the most perfect places to camp naked, to relax and enjoy nature. There was hardly anyone here (it was hot), and it seemed as if no one cares if you're nude or not. There was plenty of space between the few campers that were here, so you can have as much privacy as you want. Several people who were camped nearby were nude for the entire time as I was, and some were clothed, but I don't think anyone cared. You do have to search a bit to find a level spot there, but you don't have to search far.  The lake level has really gone down low throughout the area, so it was a nice hike to get to the water, but there's nothing wrong with a nice nude hike to a cool swim in the lake. Another perfect naked campout location and I'll definitely be back soon.

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  NudistGirl M.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 27, 2024

  Colorado River Hite Bridge

  Fabulous for a naked campout

  This is one of the reviews that I'm just now getting around to now that cooler weather has set in.  I was here in September last year while on my annual naked road trip, and this area is one of my favorites.  It's the perfect place to camp, relax and enjoy nature.  Not crowded, lots of space, no one cares if you're nude or not.  There was plenty of space between campers so you can have as much privacy as you want.  Several people were camped naked here same as me, some were not.  No one cared.   The lake level has really gone down low, so it's a hike to get to the water, but there's nothing wrong with a nice nude hike with a day in the water at the end.  Perfect naked campout location and I'll definitely be back.

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  Bill H.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 26, 2024

  BLM 378 Willow Springs Road

  Great off grid spot

  Clean quiet and convient. Boondocking with large off grid trailer

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  Sarah S.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 23, 2024

  BLM Middle Fork Shafer Canyon Dispersed

  Surreal. Most incredible experience camping of my life.

  Spending the night on the rim of canyonlands national park— Definitely one of the most magical experiences of my life setting our tents up during sunset and waking up during sunrise overlooking the vast canyon!

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  William J.

  Guide

  

  Nov. 3, 2024

  Pack Creek Mobile Home Park & Campground

  Quiet and out of the way.

  Off hwy 191 and very quiet. Level pads with room to stretch. Wi fi was ok and good cellular signal. Bathrooms are heated with nice showers with plenty of hot water. During our stay, we noticed dirt on the shower dressing area. I'm not sure if it from people tracking it in or the cleaner not mopping properly. It was a minor problem. Host was friendly and helpful. Yes there are many full-time campers, but the rigs are in good shape, and the folks are quiet. Price is good for Moab and we would stay again.

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  zac W.

  Scout

  

  Nov. 2, 2024

  Athena Slabs at Green River

  No longer a campground

  All the slabs are torn up as of 11/2024, would not risk getting a flat tire for this spot

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  klaus H.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 31, 2024

  Dalton Wells Student Trust Land - Dispersed

  Closed

  Its closed

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  Emma T.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  South Klondike Bluffs / Road 142 Dispersed

  Convenient, free camping spot near Moab and Arches

  Quite a few campsite options with lots of wide open space, although this means you can see other sites and have little privacy or coverage from the sun. On a clear night you can see a breathtaking amount of stars. Close to the highway so there's some noise throughout the day, but it does quiet down overnight. Road is a little rocky and bumpy but nothing too crazy, most vehicles should be fine.

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  Jackie A.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Moab Glamping and RV Resort

  Excellent amenities and views

  My partner and I were work campers at this location from the end of Aug until about mid October. There are a variety of accommodations from dry camping, pull through RV sites, tipis, cabins, rental RVs, and safari tents. The office is also a cute gift shop and general store with fresh popcorn and homemade pastries available for free. There are two different showers facilities that are maintained beautifully. There is also an observation deck for sunsets and star gazing. Lots of improvements on the way too.

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  Jackie A.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Cr 0083

  Easy drive in and out

  Easy spot to get to, paved road most of the way. Watch out for deer if you’re driving in the evening, we saw lots of them. The pull in spot had one other truck and trailer when we arrived and we had room to turn our rig and towed vehicle around to get the mountainside view. Little muddy in spots. Very quiet.

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  Quentin K.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 28, 2024

  Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown

  Excellent overall

  Check in after hours is great. Nice bathrooms. Fast WiFi.

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  Kim S.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 27, 2024

  BLM Middle Fork Shafer Canyon Dispersed

  Gorgeous views but....

  Stayed one night in early Oct 24 before making my way into Canyonlands NP on a Sunday night. Absolutely stunning campground. Probably one of the most gorgeous sites I've stayed at. It wasn't too hard to get into or anything on the road and seemed to have tons of sites. 

  The big BUT is that there was a lot of toiletry waste around the area tho and when it became nighttime tons of people started coming in and that place echos. Please leave no trace, it's such a gorgeous place.

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  James B.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Big Bend Campground

  Got the last available spot

  We were feeling desperate when the campground we had reserved was inaccessible due to construction. Being right on the Colorado River was a special experience in its own right, and it gave us easy access to Arches, Canyonlands, Bears Ears, and, of course, Moab itself. Another reviewer here mentioned free filtered water from the local outdoor gear shop, which is well worth visiting. This campground was clean, though the huge dumpster needed attention.

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  Emma T.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 25, 2024

  Abajo Flat Camp

  Pretty location, quite a bit of noise

  We stayed here during hunting season, noticeable amount of noise in the very early hours of the morning due to this. On a clear night you can see an amazing amount of stars!

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  Kirk J.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 24, 2024

  Sun Outdoors Moab Downtown

  Close to everything and well maintained for comfort & safety

  A very nicely designed and maintained campground right in Moab. They have a North & a South site—we stayed in the South camp. The facilities/comfort stations are clean, have been updated over time, and everything works well. The showers were hot and stayed hot for a proper hot shower after a long day. Electrical outlets at every sink for the more domesticated campers. The sites varied in size, so be sure to ask about “fit” for your rig or tent. The several tent sites are located along the back side. There is a Carwash just over a creek/ravine behind that side and you can hear it working all day, but it stops around dinner time. There is also a highway nearby and the traffic is a bit noisy, but traffic pretty much stops around 9-10pm and doesn’t get noisy again until around 8 am. The campground is close to everything in Moab, so you can hardly get a more convenient location. Arches is just out of town to the North, so travel there is a breeze.

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  Andria R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Yellow Circle Crossing

  Crowded, shady & grimy

  Flat space, but crowded (already a bunch of RVs, vans and even a semi). Unfortunately, when we found a spot the fire pit was filled with glass beer bottles and trash and the whole area smelled gross. Also, pretty shady and not ideal for solar. We didn’t stay

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  Andria R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2024

  Behind the Rocks Road Dispersed

  Beautiful, but booked

  Rough road, 2WD is fine. Flatter spaces, good for RVs, are farther back. Only stayed one night because organizers of some Mad Moose race kicked us out to prep (we drove in the dark and missed any signs). Seems like a popular event space, so probably a good idea to check for happenings in advance (and plan ample time for prep!)

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  Margaret T.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 21, 2024

  Old West RV Park - Utah

  Small RV Park easy access

  Cute clean little park out of the way of the Moab crowds. Great stop over in that long stretch of 191.

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  karl

  Guide

  

  Oct. 20, 2024

  Spanish Trails RV Park

  Nice park

  Nice level, wide spots. Clean bathrooms with roomy tiled showers. Lots of atv traffic.

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  Rick P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Devils Canyon Campground

  Quiet stopover

  Just stayed one night but the site/roads had been recently repaved and park was being updated. Tall pines, good hiking and quiet surroundings made for a good overnight stay.

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  Rick P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  BLM Lower Onion Creek Camping Area

  Great stopover

  After searching for campsites around Moab, I drove out  128 and stumbled onto this gem. Just a clear spot on the side of the road adjacent to the Colorado river. Close to the road so there's traffic until late hours but fairly quiet after 10 pm (at least during my stop).

  Pit toilet and not much else but a good spot for one or two nights.

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  Jennifer B.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 18, 2024

  Sun Outdoors Canyonlands Gateway

  Solid

  Staff is friendly and helpful! Gave a great recommendation for an off road drive through Canyonlands NP. Good view out the back of property of Arches. Pool needed to be fixed while we were here, so can't speak to that. Showers are older and water pressure is dismal but they're warm and ok for washing off the dirt we were coated in after hiking in the Moab wind. Sites are easy to find and grounds were clean and neat.

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  Chris P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 17, 2024

  The Needles Campground — Canyonlands National Park

  Desert Getaway in The Needles

  Spent (2) wonderful nights under the moon and stars. One of my favorite campgrounds within the NP system. I stayed in Site 20 Loop B. Trash and Vault toilet nearby. Deep sink for drinking water and dishwashing a few minutes away.

  No cell service. Wifi at Visitor Center (8 min. drive from Loop B). Friendly staff and volunteer rangers. Fire pit/grille and picnic table. Looking forward to the next stay.