Searching for the best camping near Castle Valley, UT? There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Utah camping has to offer. Ready to plan your adventure? Check out our campgrounds near Castle Valley and user-submitted reviews.
$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!"
"The Sun Outdoors Moab Utah camp grounds was great. Beautiful trees in the fall, laundry, clean showers, hookups, easy walk to downtown places, yet still quiet. Staff were very friendly and helpful."
"Tucked in behind the Texaco gas station/general store, this large campground has plenty of shade trees and all the hookups including cable TV for around $55/night."
$66 - $161 / night
"Located right off of highway 191, Moab Valley RV Resort is in the perfect location, especially for those looking to visit the national parks."
"This park is very close to Arches entrance, so we chose it, that and we have stayed at several Sun properties. So we paid the higher than average price in the area to stay there."
"The proximity to Moab, Arches and Canyonlands is ideal. The sites themselves were pretty packed in there so we didn’t have a ton of space outside our camper (21’ with one pop out)."
"But the grounds and restrooms are always kept clean and is dog friendly."
"This is a great pet friendly campground. They even have little cabins with yards with fences around them to let your buddy stretch his legs."
"Small dog runs, medium sized pool. 7min from downtown."
$15 - $50 / night
"Lots of room for over 100 rigs, tents, vans, though some are in close proximity to each other."
"Close to town so we could go get our 5% beers on tap (or real beer to go) and some great food at both Moab and Proper, and close to most of the MTB trails we were there for."
"This loop has plenty of fun sites with immediate access to great views and fun terrain to explore. There is always plenty of room for our dogs to play and run around."
"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."
$15 / night
"Willow Springs is awesome for the person that wants to be out in the middle of nowhere without really being super far away from something... it’s about 15 minutes outside of moab and directly off of the"
"Our Toyota Highlander didn’t have the best time getting over some big rocks the deeper we went off the main road so we stayed close to the road."
$125 - $175 / night
"I stayed here for two nights with a girls camping weekend where we hiked and climbed around Moab. It is a BLM campground so it is $15/night and we stayed at one of the walk-in sites. "
"Very popular campground, close to town and next to the river; love the views. We ran/biked on the bike path both ways along the canyon, with access to town, Arches, and several other trails. "
$20 / night
"We set our tent up right along the back border. We had an amazing view of the stars at night and woke up to the most amazing sunrise over the rock behind us."
"Along the Colorado River right outside Moab lie many lovely, simple, riverside campgrounds that even in the early spring can be crowded."
LegendAnother amazing spot right along the Colorado River! It is in very close proximity to Moab, Arches NP, and the western famous Castle Valley! There are numerous hikes to do along the river corridor and even more to do in the surrounding area. There's also some decent sandstone boulders you can mess around with right across the road.
GuideSolitude, great views into Castle Valley, a little far from the action of Moab, but a great way to get out of town and void the crowds
LegendOne of many campgrounds along this stretch of the Colorado east of Moab. If you're looking for beautiful scenery next to a nice cool water front then this place is your desert paradise. All campgrounds had permanent firerings and picnic tables.
The sites fill up very quickly. The first day we tried to get a spot around 1 in the afternoon in May and all spots were filled. We got lucky the next morning and swooped in as another party was leaving around 10, so arrive early!
Nearby are the Big Bend boulders and many side trails into the main canyon. To the east lies the most famous desert tower in the world, Castleton Tower. Driving south through Castle Valley will take you up to the stunning La Sal loop road if you need to escape the heat!
RangerStayed here for a night after a long drive. We wanted to take showers and not have to search for a site. Hot showers, nice staff, dog park. Close to the highway and we backed right up to a motel 6 that was very busy all night. Dogs not allowed at tent sites, but luckily they made a last minute exception for us at the very end tent site.
LegendAmazing views everywhere you look with the most famous desert tower in the world looming off to the east! Just to the north of the famous Castleton Tower is the Rectory and the Priest which also have amazing climbs (trad).
Best time to visit is definitely fall or spring as summer can be blistering hot and winter brings snow despite what you might think! There are not many campsites and most are usually taken up by climbers waiting on a weather window to send it up the classic Kor-Ingalls or Fine Jade. There is a roofless pit toilet and no water available but there are a few elevated tent pads. Even if youre not a climber there are nearby trails that lead atop of Adobe Mesa to the south that gives wonderful views of Castle Valley, which is an amazing geologic phenomena 500 Ma in the making! The trail to Castleton Tower is also fairly easy and is ~3 miles and 1500' in elevation.
GuideSome trees but lots of dirt and no grassy areas. Spaces were nicely distanced for the price ($59 a night for pull-thru FH). They do have a leash less dog park and very reasonably priced laundry.
LegendAbsolutely beautiful resort. Staff is awesome. Multiple pools, dog parks. Great water pressure. Lots of trees by sites
GuideQuaint campground two blocks from downtown and a 7-11. Park in the lot and carry your gear (carts provided) to your site. Showers and dish washing area kept up very nicely twice a day. BBQs available to cook all set up and ready to go.
Cool vibe for adventurers. Most people were up and out before sunrise to hike Arches NP. We also used it a s a base for Canyonlands to do some off roading.
There is a dog park nearby, but you only heard it if you were still in camp at 10am.
TravelerGreat experience! Really helpful staff, clean and quiet sites, and lovely views.
When we arrived with my 21 foot travel trailer, we were told that site 28 can be difficult to park in due to the angle and size, but just as panic started to seep into this trailer-newbie’s brain, they said, “But don’t worry, Jake can help you park your trailer into the spot.” And he did! Jake was super helpful and within 5 minutes my RPod was happily parked at site 28!
The site was clean, with water, sewage, and electric hookups on the left side. It comes with a picnic table and fire pit (fire wood can be bought at the shop).
I was remote working, and the wifi worked pretty well (I just had issues once during a meeting when video + screen sharing was on).
The site is right on the La Sal Mountain Loop, which is a beautiful drive up the mountain and down through Castle Valley and along the Colorado River.
We really loved our stay.
If you're looking for a great spot to camp with your furry friends near Castle Valley, Utah, there are several pet-friendly campgrounds that offer a variety of amenities and activities for both you and your pets.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Castle Valley, UT is Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park with a 4.6-star rating from 93 reviews.
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