Best Tent Camping near Green River, UT

San Rafael Dispersed Camping provides one of the main tent camping options near Green River, Utah, with access to wild desert landscapes in this region of eastern Utah. Located west of town, this free camping area requires opening a gate and driving on roads that often demand 4x4 vehicles due to sandy conditions and uneven terrain. BLM Mineral Point Road Dispersed Camping offers another tent-friendly location, situated closer to Canyonlands National Park and providing campsites suitable for various equipment setups.

Most tent camping in the Green River area is primitive, with no drinking water, toilets, or established facilities. Campers need to be fully self-sufficient, bringing adequate water supplies, waste disposal bags, and fire pans when fires are permitted. San Rafael Dispersed Camping features informal campsites identified primarily by existing fire rings, though visitors should check current fire restrictions before planning to build campfires. The dirt access roads can become challenging after rain, and high-clearance vehicles are recommended for reaching many of the better sites. Late spring and early fall typically provide the most comfortable camping weather, as summer temperatures frequently exceed 100°F.

Tent campers visiting these dispersed areas often experience exceptional night skies due to minimal light pollution. Sites farther from highways offer deeper silence interrupted only by wildlife. The San Rafael area provides access to exploring unique desert geology, wildlife viewing, and photography opportunities without designated trails or developed recreation areas. Visitors should expect to encounter changing weather conditions and potentially share the landscape with cattle in certain areas. Cell service is typically sparse or non-existent at most camping locations. A visitor noted, "Beautiful area to explore with wild burros and breathtaking night skies." While these sites lack amenities, the solitude and natural setting compensate for those prepared for primitive camping experiences.

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Best Tent Sites Near Green River, Utah (32)

    1. San Rafael Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Green River, UT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    "You have to open a gate and close it behind you as you go down the road. You will need 4x4 as there is a bunch of really sandy spots and some pretty gnarly dips so high clearance would be nice."

    2. Gemini Bridges Campground

    27 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (507) 208-9692

    "No WiFi. No cell. Be prepared to enjoy fresh air, beauty, quiet.

    This is a narrow canyon, surrounded by high cliff walls. Everything echoes. Bring good quality firewood."

    "The drive to these campsites is steep and narrow. 4x4 advised. We drove the road in a Jeep Grand Cherokee and had no issues."

    3. Sego Canyon Campsite

    3 Reviews
    Thompson, UT
    20 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."

    4. BLM Mineral Point Road Dispersed Camping

    9 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "We found the very first campsite (designated by a rock fire ring) to be empty and snagged it."

    "Found a spot with good privacy. Had 1 bar Verizon. Great for getting up early to catch a sunrise!"

    5. Moonshine Wash TH

    1 Review
    Green River, UT
    21 miles
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    6. Under Canvas Moab

    5 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    30 miles
    Website

    $199 - $399 / night

    "We (2 couples) stayed in a 4-single beds tent and were happy with the choice due to the heat while we were there."

    "Sitting under the stars listening to music around a fire was awesome. Tents themselves were really comfortable, had a wood burning stove, and our view was great."

    7. BLM Bartlett Wash Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "Was a nice spot, though not a lot of shade. No issues getting there even in my sedan, just took it slow and smart for the rough bumpy patches."

    8. Trin-Alcove/ Three Canyon

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    Green River, UT
    19 miles
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    9. Fivehole Arch TH

    1 Review
    Canyonlands National Park, UT
    28 miles
    +1 (435) 636-3600

    "hiking trail well defined at beginning, super hot, no RATTLESNAKES!!! "

    10. BLM Intrepid Well Road Dispersed Camping

    3 Reviews
    Moab, UT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (435) 259-2100

    "I would be very aware of the weather tho. Rain would make this much more complicated. Spots are small and not spread out very well. Most are on large flat rocks. Some great views and hiking around."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Green River, UT

1639 Reviews of 32 Green River Campgrounds


  • Mary S.
    Jun. 1, 2018

    Wingate Campground — Dead Horse Point State Park

    Brand new Wingate area, comfortable but no shade

    Dead Horse Point has a new section called Wingate. The older section is Kayenta.

    Wingate has wide asphalt spaces, electricity, fire rings, tent pads and picnic tables with wind blocks on 2 sides. There are very few trees...so no shade. (Kayenta has greater shade possibilities.) There may also be some sewer hookups.

    Another feature - walk-in tent sites and yurts. There are 4 great looking yurts in Wingate and 5 others near the park's Visitor Center.

    Bathrooms - they are private and include an automatic flush toilet, soap dispenser, automatic faucet and hand dryer. No showers but the bathrooms are very nice.

    There is a dishwashing sink outside the bathroom. It appears the water is potable but they ask you to arrive with water and help conserve water. Their water is trucked in from Moab....per reserveamerica.com.

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 20, 2023

    Kayenta Campground — Dead Horse Point State Park

    Nicely laid out campground

    General & Site Quality: 56 electric sites, walk-in tent sites, and nine yurts in two loops: Kayenta and Wingate. Paved driveways, mostly level, a tent pad, fire ring, and a sheltered picnic table (from sun and wind) complete the electric sites. Back-in sites are on the inside of the loops while pull-thru sites are on the outside. There were three camp hosts in the Wingate loop, more than I usually see. 

    Bathhouse: Eight individual units in each loop with toilet, sink, soap, and hand dryer. Although the toilets were automatic flush, they didn’t always do the job and often took multiple tries. One toilet was clogged. There are also some vault toilets. No showers. 

    Activities: Nice and easy hiking trails. You can hike the west rim and east rim trails to make a loop for approximately five miles (depending on how many overlooks you include). Some trails are better marked than others, but we enjoyed a west-to-east rim hike from and returning to our campsite in Wingate. Designated mountain biking trails. 

    Unfortunately, we could only snag one night here but would have liked to have stayed longer.

  • Jeanene A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 4, 2016

    Horsethief Campground

    Best Views for Sunrise and Sunset - Close to Arches NP

    On Utah 313, 12 miles from Hwy 191 Elevation 5800 and offering 56 sites and can accommodate RV's (no hookups). Great views for sunrise and sunset! All BLM campgrounds and camping areas have vault toilets, fire rings, are open year round, and a fee is charged / collected at self pay station at entrance. No firewood gathering (available at convenience stores in Moab). Camping at all sites is limited to 14 days within a 30 day period. Be prepared for wind. Ground is pretty hard and tough to get tent stakes in - we tied down to rocks on site. About a 15 min ride from Arches and about 30 min from Moab. A great place to get away form the crowds!

  • Anthony P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Jaycee Park Campground

    Ranger Review: Gregory Zulu 40 at Jaycee Park Campgroud

    Campground Review: All walk in campground near the Colorado river next to the Wall Street climbing area. I really liked this spot despite its location to the road. There are 7 spots in total, they slightly vary in size. This is an all walk in campground, some spots are steps from the parking lot and others are about 100 feet or so. First com everest served, no reservations possible. Fee was $20 a night but can be reduced with a parks pass. One vault toilet and a large dumpster for trash. 

    The spots themselves are typical. Fire ring and a picnic table. We stayed din spot two, it was a little more secluded from the rest but on had room for one tent. Other spots are able to accommodate up to 3 tents. For our few nights there the campground was quiet and once night fell the cars all but stopped. It ended up being a great spot. 

    The campground is near climbing, river access, hiking (Corona Arch is just a few minute drive) and only a 10 minute drive into Moab. Overall it was a great spot, the only draw backs being so close to the road (unavoidable in that area) and the campsites being right on top of each other. 

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    Product Review:

    As a Ranger for The Dyrt, I get to test products from time to time. Today i tested the Gregory Zulu 40 Backpack. I decided on this pack for long day trips or over nights. It advertises as good fro short backpacking trips. I think this bag excels as a day trip bag, i think it would work for overnights as long as you pack light. The bag itself is really nice, i love the design and colors. The pockets are all well placed and its very spacious. In the interest of testing the bag, i decided to carry every thing for 2 people just to see how well this holds up. It did not disappoint. 

    I had way more than enough room to carry extra clothes, water, snacks, camera and anything else we needed for two people. The bag opens via the top or can be opened by a front zipper. The zipper on the front is great for grabbing gear near the bottom of the bag. My favorite part about the bag, the included rain fly its own pocket. We didn't need to use it but we did get rained on and its great always having one just in case. 

    Overall, great bag. I cant wait to give it a try on a backpacking trip!!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2019

    Drinks Canyon Camping Area

    Nice views of the Colorado river right from your tent

    The sign on the highway reads Drinks Canyon campground, but once you enter the campground the information sign reads Middle Drinks Canyon Campground. This nice campground situated between the highway and the Colorado river was full when we stopped. How ever while we didn't get to stay here this is a nice little campground. Nice views of the red rock walls of the Colorado are just out side your tent in all 9 campsites which all sit along the river. Like all the campgrounds in the canyon you are right next to the highway, but the low speed limit and the curvy road keep traffic noise to a minimum. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. This is a first come first served campground. Be prepared campground has no water or trash service. Campground has one vault toilet.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    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.

  • k
    May. 10, 2023

    Gold Bar Group Sites

    Arguably most beautiful campsite i have ever been to

    Really easy to find and to get into, easy to get to town, easy to get to so many great hikes and other activities- location was amazing. Absolutely beautiful scenery, stunning cliffs and rock formations in every direction and the site backs onto the colorado River. Corona arch trailhead is literally across the street. Sites were clean and well maintained, same with restroom facilities. Unfortunately no water/wells. Not sure if it was just the weekend we were there or if that canyon is always crazy windy but prepare for wind. We also struggled to stake down our tent as the ground is pretty much solid rock. As long as you can anchor your tent against the wind this is arguably the most beautiful campsite I have ever had the privilege of staying at.

  • B
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Pack Creek Mobile Home Park & Campground

    Nicely maintained private campground in south Moab

    Pack Creek Campground is located in south Moab, in an area that is a mix of new construction infill and old Moab funkiness. 

    I stayed in one of the creekside tent spots, which are very nice and also very adaptable. There is an area in each one large enough for a tent, with a picnic table and a grill, However, many people choose to go down the rock steps to the creekside area, which is more private and little more separated from the RV park. The lower areas do not have a grill or fire ring due to the low tree canopy, but each has a picnic table where you can set up and use a camp stove. Being here really made it seem like I was not in an urban RV park.

    The upper level tent sites are are separated by wooden fencing which allows for separation from neighbors.

    At this time (September 2020) there are a number of Covid-related measures in place. Grand County remains under a mask mandate, and wearing of masks is being strongly encouraged when using common areas of the campground, especially the restrooms/shower areas. The tent area is being utilized at half capacity, and those in RVs using the park as a long-term base are required to be self-contained, without access to the restrooms. 

    The park is very clean, and the manager is on site and available whenever needed. Restrooms and showers are immaculate and well stocked.

    Despite being somewhat off the main highway, there is still a certain amount of highway noise at night, something which is pretty unavoidable anywhere in Moab due to the whole place being in a canyon. Light sleepers may want earplugs.

    Pack Creek Campground is not within walking distance of downtown Moab, so if you are planning to spend time downtown understand that you will need to drive.


Guide to Green River

Tent camping near Green River, Utah offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, perfect for nature enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Tips for tent camping near Green River

  • For a truly immersive experience, consider staying at the Sego Canyon Campsite, where you can explore beautiful canyons and petroglyphs while enjoying the starry night sky.
  • Be prepared for limited amenities at places like San Rafael Dispersed Camping, which offers a remote experience with no drinking water or electric hookups.
  • Always check the weather before heading to Moonshine Wash TH, as conditions can change rapidly in the desert environment.

Some prices for tent camping range from free to around $50

  • Enjoy a budget-friendly stay at the BLM Mineral Point Road Dispersed Camping, where camping is free and you can find a quiet spot to unwind.
  • If you're looking for a more structured experience, Under Canvas Moab offers glamping options starting at around $100, providing a comfortable stay with amenities.
  • For a unique adventure, Fivehole Arch TH is accessible by boat or hike and offers a memorable experience at no cost.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • Explore the breathtaking views and wildlife at San Rafael Dispersed Camping, where you can hike and enjoy the isolation of the desert.
  • Discover the remnants of a ghost town while camping at Sego Canyon Campsite, which also features incredible overlooks for those willing to venture further.
  • Experience the thrill of hiking in the stunning landscapes surrounding Moonshine Wash TH, where you can embark on a scenic trail that showcases the beauty of Utah's desert terrain.

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Which is the most popular tent campsite near Green River, UT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Green River, UT is San Rafael Dispersed Camping with a 5-star rating from 3 reviews.

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