4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Glamping Canyonlands stands as the premier glamping destination near Monticello, Utah, offering comfortable canvas accommodations with picnic tables and amenities typically unavailable at standard campgrounds. The facilities include showers and toilets, making it one of the top-rated glamping campgrounds in the area without sacrificing connection to the stunning natural surroundings. One guest highlighted that Glamping Canyonlands provides "very clean and quiet" accommodations, earning a perfect 5-star rating from visitors who appreciate the thoughtful amenities and pristine environment. Old West RV Park also features glamping options alongside their RV sites, providing visitors with upscale outdoor lodging approximately an hour from Moab's famous red rock landscapes.
Several glamping resorts near Monticello serve as ideal basecamps for exploring southeastern Utah's renowned attractions. Located 66 West on UT-211, Glamping Canyonlands positions visitors for easy access to its namesake national park, with its dramatic canyons and distinctive geological features. Fires are permitted at most glamping sites, allowing for evening relaxation under starry skies after days spent exploring. A recent visitor noted that the area offers "great spots on a Saturday afternoon" with "quiet surroundings" perfect for unwinding. The Monticello area provides a less-crowded alternative to Moab while still offering access to multiple national parks and monuments within approximately an hour's drive, including Bears Ears, Natural Bridges, and the Needles district of Canyonlands National Park. With 27 glamping campgrounds to choose from, Monticello offers some of the most accessible upscale outdoor lodging in southeastern Utah.
"This is a nice off-grid campground, the sites on the south loop are paved, and the fire pit and picnic tables are also on pavement. "
"Metal picnic tables, fire pits, paved parking spots."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 / night
"Monticello is the ideal place to explore eastern Utah from. Everything is about an hour away. "
"Pet friendly, showers and laundry and as a bonus the owner puts on a little sharp shooting exhibition in the evening."
from $45 - $80 / night
"Nice place, yes there’s a high way near by but they ask if you prefer to be closer to bathrooms or further away from the high way. Laundry room is nice $3/wash $3/dry. The bathrooms are very nice."
"Nice cabins, laundry and bathhouse. Cute western theme. Very clean and everything works."
from $40 - $65 / night
"We came across Needles Outpost on our road trip across southern Utah. After some nights of dispersed camping, this was a welcome treat."
"Very far off the beaten path yet located walking distance from the Needles district of Canyonlands Nat'l Park. Night time sky was incredible. Zero light pollution."
"There is also an outdoor kitchen, hot showers, and more. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love!"
Available this weekend
from $150 - $195 / night
"We loved the large tent pads and covered dining area with pantry (yes, a pantry!). The staff kept the campground clean and tidy."
"picnic table, fire pit, grill, tent pad, and electric hookup. Most people had RVs and there was a waste site at the entrance. We were tent camping two nights and enjoyed our stay."
Available this weekend
from $50 / night
"Almost everything was booked up the day we tried to stay here, but there were some tent sites available for walk ins."
"The facilities were awesome - sites had some shade from being tucked into the rock formations. The restrooms were clean and had exterior space for washing dishes and water access."
from $70 - $115 / night
"A fire pit with a grill to the side that is absolutely clean. No leftover ash from previous campfires."
"It is a 20 minute drive to Arches National Park, 20 minutes to Islands in the Sky District of Canyonlands NP and a 2 hour drive to The Needles District of Canyonlands NP."
Available this weekend
from $40 - $150 / night
"We arrived on the later side of things and every camp area was full, in all of Moab, KOA had four cabins available so we snatched one up. It was a new cabin and it was wonderful."
"Very nice large campground, clean bathrooms, outdoor laundry, group fire pit with plenty of seating. Nice pool with large hot tub, dog friendly. Just over all nice place to stay."
"This camp is advertised as dispersed camping since it’s free but it actually has an outhouse, fire pits, and tables. Right next to the river inside a canyon it’s hella beautiful."
TravelerEnjoyed our stay here. Close to town and Arches. Spacious sites with varied camping options, including tepees and safari tents. Very friendly owners, clean and tidy grounds and bathrooms. Dog park. A few blocks back from the highway so pretty quiet. Nice views. Restaurant close by was excellent (Branding Iron). Had enough leftovers of my ribs plate to have another meal.
GuideSites are have good space. Most sites have an up hill to get into them but pretty level at the top. Nice covered picnic table. Views are nice and close to visitors center and hiking trails leaving from campground. Dump station.
TravelerOne of the best state parks I've ever seen
GuidePerfect, no negative comments. The views are amazing. The sites are large with full hook ups. There is glamping and tents. Everything looks brand-new. Restrooms/ showers are meticulous. There is firewood available, nice firepits. You can buy propane. Very friendly couple that own and host the camping/ rv site. They guide you to your campsite. In one word perfect, we will be back
TravelerThe rangers were great, very welcoming and knowledgeable. The campsites were close together with just low brush separating them, but each had a picnic table under a sun/wind block which was appreciated. Only one shower for each gender so timing was key. The park itself was amazing! The views went on forever and the colors changed with the angle of the sun.
ScoutThey kept my money and I didnt stay here!!
Moab is a beautiful place, sadly this is the first place I set foot on and I wont soon forget about much of an illusion this place is.
I paid$626.28 for a dirty room that smelled of mold, with a shared bathroom/ shower and kitchen, the site is misleading and their staff even agreed with me that it shows photos of much nicer cabins out front. I was denied a refund of any kind.
I certainly understand I shouldnt be entitled to a FULL refund, the room they held for me wasnt available for one night, two at most....but I did not stay here at all. I was told its there busy season...so doesnt that make this room more valuable?
I have never in my life had someone outright deny me my hard earned money.
I hope they consider how they treated me and how they gave me nothing in return for my money the next time they have misfortune fall upon them.
Shame on you for your deception, shame on you for how you treated someone whos never been to Utah. This is the welcome I got.
What a miserable experience. Buyer Beware!
Again...I asked for a PARTIAL refund, I cancelled and did not stay here and they kept my money. I have not been contacted nor do I expect to be.
Cowards who hide behind keyboards and wont contact me This company stole my money and gave me nothing in return. I took nothing from you.
I did my part and you took advantage of me. I have screen shots of their own employee agreeing the booking is misleading.
Call and ask what your getting. Do not book before you know.
They have zero compassion for the position they left me in.
I have serious concerns with the code to the door to the room they wanted me in being left in a public space under a magnet, not in an envelope, just out where anyone can take note of it and walk in the room at any time and take my things.
I wont forget how you stole my money and gave me nothing in return.
People have a right to know what you did to me before it happens to them!
I dont complain, I dont write reviews, this company made a choice to exploit me and I am not going quietly
ScoutThe site is not as pictured. This is the only RV site at this address now. The rest have become small cabins or safari tents. The RV site, Lone Wolf 001 sits very close to the main highway that goes thru Moab. You do hear traffic, including semis gearing down as they enter town. The site itself is fine. Fairly level with a rock bed. If you want a place with a campground experience do not come here. On the upside, it is 15 minutes from Arches. We looked at the tent sites and the pads are very close together with no privacy or shade. Nothing more than a small tent will fit. HTR Moab is more of a cabin, lodge type place. It is neat and clean.
GuideThe campground is super clean and very well kept. The roads are paved and wide. The dump stations are clean. There are nice toilets. The sites have power but no water. We filled up water in town for free. Our site was huge. The drive was paved and there was a gravel pad for tent, fire ring and a covered concrete pad for the picnic table. This site had spectacular sunset views! We loved it!
GuideSpent a long weekend camping, not that busy, great campsite with electrical hookup. Bathrooms were flush toilets and super clean. Plenty to do... hiking, mountain biking and enjoying great views of the canyons. Well worth the visit, and close to Canyonlands National Park.
Devils Canyon Campground provides dispersed camping options just outside the main campground area. Located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest near Monticello, Utah, this area sits at approximately 7,000 feet elevation with temperatures typically 10-15 degrees cooler than nearby Moab. The campground features both established sites with amenities and more remote dispersed camping for those seeking solitude.
Explore ATV trails: Devils Canyon serves as an excellent base for ATV enthusiasts. "If you're looking for tons of ATV trails this is a great spot," notes Alison C. from Devils Canyon Campground. The area offers numerous off-road routes through forest and canyon terrain.
Hike to archaeological sites: The region surrounding Canyonlands Needles Outpost Campground provides access to ancient cultural sites. "The sites were in the middle of the red rocks. It was a site you can only find in this area," explains Danielle R. The campground sits near the entrance to the Needles district, where numerous trails lead to archaeological features.
Stargaze from elevated viewpoints: The minimal light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions. Abner H. from Devils Canyon Campground remarks, "Some sites have shade and tree cover others have a nice clear view of the sky. We had one with a clear view of the sky and used Starlink for great connectivity."
Shelter structures: Many area campgrounds feature covered areas to protect from sun and wind. At Wingate Campground, "the camp shelter in each site was a life saver," according to Lacey O. "The bathrooms were very clean and the dish washing station was a huge perk."
Secluded camping spots: Campers appreciate the privacy found at dispersed sites. Robert G. notes about Devils Canyon Campground: "It was so quiet and peaceful. Stayed pasted the main camp grounds and found a nice spot." These areas provide more isolation than the established campgrounds.
Strategic location: Monticello RV Campground serves as a central point for regional exploration. "We were here for the harvest moon and the park hosted a guided moon lit hike," shares one camper about a nearby state park. Monticello sits approximately one hour from multiple national parks and monuments.
Weather variations: The high desert climate brings significant temperature swings. At Wingate Campground, one reviewer cautions, "It was very windy while we were here" and "be prepared for it to be cold and windy." Pack layers regardless of season.
Water availability limitations: Many campgrounds have restricted or no water access. Pat Y. from Devils Canyon Campground notes, "Unfortunately the water was not working and is not drinkable." Bring sufficient water supplies, especially for dispersed camping.
Road conditions: Access to some areas requires appropriate vehicles. Regarding Box Elder Campground, Luna L. advises, "To drive up the road along the river you do need a high-clearance 4x4 (or awd if you know what you're doing) and it should be a vehicle that you don't mind getting scratched up by the oaks."
Seek shaded sites: Summer temperatures frequently exceed 90°F. Greg L. from Devils Canyon Campground recommends, "North loop has larger pine trees" which provide better shade than other areas. These sites fill quickly during peak season.
Choose campgrounds with amenities: For family comfort, select locations with essential facilities. Fredrick C. describes Monticello RV Campground as having "some of, if not the cleanest restroom/showers I have ever been to. And that is saying a lot. Plus they have free Wifi."
Look for natural play areas: Kids enjoy exploring the rock formations found throughout the region. Adam W. shares that at Canyonlands Needles Outpost Campground, "Campground was clean when we got there and there was plenty of wood around the campsite for two nights of fires."
Electric hookup availability: Several campgrounds offer power connections for RVs. Crystal B. from Old West RV Park reports, "It's got full hookups for a super reasonable price (we paid $35 on Labor Day weekend for a full hookup)." The park accommodates various RV sizes year-round.
Water pressure considerations: Be prepared to manage high water pressure at hookup sites. Antony V. notes about Old West RV Park, "The water pressure is quite high. They will lend you a pressure regulator for free or they will sell you one for $15."
Designated parking areas: Some campgrounds have specific RV parking layouts. About Devils Canyon Campground, Abner H. explains, "The sites on the south loop are paved, and the fire pit and picnic tables are also on pavement. Water stations are nearby for easy filling of your own containers."
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