Top 10+ Campgrounds near Monticello, UT

This road was wild! Meant for like sxs’s and stuff. I drive regular 1500 Silverado for reference. The road starts out uneven and sandy but has several awful rocky spots that will wreck your vehicle. There’s alternate ways around the rocky spots and I made it just fine but wouldn’t attempt this road If it’s getting dark. Have good tires as well. Do NOT bring a trailer. That being said you can camp quite literally feet away from rim of the canyon which is incredible! And because of the remoteness, not many people. Remote, No cell service, make sure you fill up on gas before because there is nothing the entire length of the road and canyonlands park has nothing as well. But probably the coolest place you’ll ever camp.

Very nice boon docking area near Natural Bridges national Monument.  No toilets or water but the visitors center is a short drive and has restrooms open 24 hours, WIFI and fresh drinking water.  At least 20 campsites.

Road is packed dirt and was in great condition. Makeshift fire ring but no other facilities. Dispersed site. Big “parking space” enough for multiple cars and you can walk in deeper for tents.

Pretty spot with a view that goes on an on. This spot is right on the ledge of the mesa. Looking down, you see colorful geography for miles. Looking to the eastish, you see snow capped mountains in the far off distance. This spot is best visited by overland vehicles, 4x4 not required but high clearance is an asset. It is clean and pristine here. No garbage, no shells, no glass! There is a small campfire pit with a rock cover. There is also a cairn that someone built, add a rock if you’re into that. Please remember to leave it better than you found it.

Located in the heart of Moab, Utah, this campground is a convenient base for exploring Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and the surrounding area. The campground offers a variety of accommodations, including RV sites, tent camping, and cabins, all within walking distance of downtown Moab's shops and restaurants.

There are lots of cottonwood trees growing in the campground, which provide nice shade, which is especially important in Moab in the hot months! 

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This is an incredibly beautiful campsite not far from Moab. The road getting up can be a little exciting but we made it in our camper van. The only downside was hearing the bikes go by (there’s a motorcross course super close) But the incredible views made up for it!

FYI - we camped here in April 2024.

Lots of campsites. Somewhat busy. Great cell service.

Zero shade. Pack your own.

Perfect place to stay! Pit toilets close to the entrance. Good Verizon signal. I'm about 1.6 miles in.

We just needed an overnight site. Sites were clean and quiet. Water and pit toilets available.

Plenty of campsites, each with fire pits. Not crowded. Surprisingly organized for free camping. Great cell service where I camped (AT&T). Would go back.

We paid to park our small RV there and the service could not have been better. Everything is clean and well maintained, the location is great, and the hosts are friendly.

I could not recommend this more highly.

The Lower Butler Wash Road is home to many fantastic car and van camping options. The dirt road is well-maintained and suitable for most vehicles.

Better options for dispersed camping exist nearby, and with less effort. The number of sites and diversity of possibilities along Lower Butler Wash Road is far superior to this area.

We drove in right around sunset and I would highly recommend coming before then. The road in is very rocky in sections and unless you have 4x4 and/or high clearance I wouldn’t recommend it. On certain sections, our wheel got stuck below a rock.

Once you get to the spot, the views are unbelievable. Hardly any noise or trash.

Lots of options up here. Can't make it to all the spots with a 2wd van. Just the lower ones

March 2025.

This is an older, kind of rundown RV & tent campground a couple miles south of Moab. The surrounding neighborhood is also a bit rough looking. The park itself feels pretty safe. Lots of cameras around. Check in staff was extremely friendly. Really needs a little TLC.

On the RV side the sites are very tight. The tent camping sites along the creek look a little nicer.

The bathrooms were renovated last year. Very nice and clean. Women’s showers have great water pressure & volume. Laundry facilities are OK.