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Best Equestrian Camping near Canyonlands National Park

219 Reviews

In eastern Utah, near Arches National Park and Moab, UT, you’ll find Canyonlands National Park. Often paired with a visit to Arches or Moab, Canyonlands is more than four times the size of Arches. In fact, it’s the largest national park in the state.

Like other Utah parks, getting a campsite can be a challenge. The Needles takes reservations, but Island in the Sky is first-come, first served. Both can be accessed with an RV up to 28 feet long. However, the campsites are dry. Camping in the frontcountry isn’t easy, but there are many backcountry campgrounds to choose from. Like all other parks, the best camping near Canyonlands National Park is wherever you can find it, as 42% of the entire state is BLM land.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Canyonlands National Park (13)

    1. Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

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

    "Super convenient location for visiting nearby Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, as well as Moab. Little to no natural shade available, so it does get hot during the afternoons."

    "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."

    2. Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    94 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 719-2299

    $25 - $250 / night

    "This campground is surrounded by tall majestic rocks high in the Utah desert. Well located to visit several National parks. Toilets and water scattered around this large site."

    "Depending on how far you want to walk, there is access to several of the park's arches right from the campsite. Beware of Ravens!"

    3. Labyrinth Backcountry Campsites — Canyonlands National Park

    3 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-4351

    "went during spring break, late March. the view is so chill. next to the river, and high up away feom the mosquitoes. waking up to this campground was soooooooooo refreshing!"

    "The site itself is easy to reach (about 1-1.5 hour drive off the paved road via Mineral Road and WhiteRim Trail. The drive out is gorgeous with a few easy/medium technical areas."

    4. Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites

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

    "I chose this site for proximity to the parks, as well as the lovely geological backdrop."

    "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."

    5. Lone Mesa Group Campground

    7 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    22 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. Courthouse Rock

    18 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    29 miles
    Website

    $20 / night

    "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)."

    "Horse corrals are offered here and space for horse trailer parking. About 1 mile from hwy 191 on gravel road. Great cell signal."

    7. Kens Lake Group Sites

    5 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    27 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. Salt Valley Dispersed Camping

    6 Reviews
    Thompson, UT
    38 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."

    "There are few pull offs and lots of signs for roads closed but I drove a little bit further than where there is a turn around at the top and it was gorgeous!"

    9. Cr 0083

    7 Reviews
    Monticello, UT
    40 miles
    Website

    "There would be plenty of room for any sized RV to park and turn around. Gorgeous mountain views, and lots of wildlife."

    "Spacious room to park, nice to see wild deer close by."

    10. Manti-LaSal National Forest Oowah Lake Campground

    1 Review
    Castle Valley, UT
    36 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!"

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  • 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.

  • Anne M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2023

    Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    Great Spot

    Super convenient location for visiting nearby Arches & Canyonlands National Parks, as well as Moab. Little to no natural shade available, so it does get hot during the afternoons. There are a plethora of spots to choose from, easy to find a place on Memorial Day weekend. GPS coordinates take you to the entrance, there are many offshoot roads to drive down from there. There is a short stretch of fairly deep sand near the entrance that can be a little bit sketchy. Roads are rough dirt and rock, higher clearance is needed the farther back you go. Went a couple of miles in a small 2WD pickup, but wouldn't recommend taking a sedan too far back. Some cell service in the area, porta-potties are available near the entrance. Nice view of the mountains. Would come camp here again.

  • E
    Oct. 26, 2020

    Courthouse Rock

    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.

  • J
    May. 14, 2021

    Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    Great free spot

    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. Perfect for car camping but you may have some loud neighbors. Great place to stay near Moab with pretty views as well. Cant get better than free.

  • Alex P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2020

    Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands

    Lots of space

    Plenty of open space and spots to choose from. Tons of access to mountain bike trails in the area as well. Fire bans were in place at the time through summer to Nov 1st. Make sure to only camp in designated spots, otherwise a busy place like this will be dust before you know it. Trash must be packed out, a few portable bathrooms throughout if you need it. Very close access to Arches and Moab, Dead Horse and Canyonlands not far either. A great free base camp.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 9, 2021

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Beautiful unique campground

    This campground is surrounded by tall majestic rocks high in the Utah desert. Well located to visit several National parks. Toilets and water scattered around this large site. Nightly seminars by park staff.

  • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2022

    Courthouse Rock

    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.

  • Darrin L.
    Jun. 20, 2016

    Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park

    Amazing Campsite

    I really loved this spot. The best spots are at the very top of the hill at the end of the road. Those spots offer a 360 degree view of the desert floor to the west, and the mountains to the east. Depending on how far you want to walk, there is access to several of the park's arches right from the campsite. Beware of Ravens! They are extremely cunning and can open up food packaging and rubber maid type storage totes. I recently visited all of the National Parks in Utah & Texas and this was my favorite campsite.

  • M
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Kens Lake Group Sites

    Gorgeous Views and Quiet Nights

    You can't beat the scenery in Utah! Beautiful views of the mountains, clear open skies, trails and hiking options for beginners and avid hikers alike, close enough to Moab to visit but separated enough you can forget it's even there. Clean facilities and well kept sites, perfect place to get some distance but not TOO much!

Guide to Canyonlands National Park

Horse camping near Canyonlands National Park in Utah offers a unique opportunity to explore stunning landscapes while enjoying the companionship of your equine friends. With several campgrounds catering to horse campers, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and embark on your adventures.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and access

  • Kens Lake Group Sites features large spaces with easy access to hiking and off-road trails, ideal for equestrian activities.
  • At Courthouse Rock, you'll find a spacious area suitable for horse camping, along with nearby hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views.
  • Cotter Mine Road Dispersed Sites offers a secluded environment with plenty of room for horses and access to scenic landscapes.

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Canyonlands National Park is Dispersed Camping Outside of Moab - Sovereign Lands with a 4.3-star rating from 53 reviews.

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