State Land Road #144 Valley City Site, near Moab, Utah, is a straightforward camping area that offers a no-frills experience for those looking to escape into nature. With its flat gravel surface and rock fire pits scattered around, it’s a decent spot for both tent and RV camping, though amenities are pretty much non-existent.

Visitors have noted the easy access to the highway, making it a convenient stop for travelers. The area is known for its stunning sunrises and decent cell service, which is a plus if you need to stay connected. As one camper mentioned, “Great sunrises” can be enjoyed here, adding a nice touch to your mornings.

For outdoor enthusiasts, this location is a gateway to nearby national parks, with both Arches and Canyonlands just a short drive away. Reviewers have highlighted the off-roading opportunities in the area, making it a fun spot for those looking to explore the rugged terrain. Just be mindful of the heavy traffic from mining trucks during the day, as it can kick up quite a bit of dust.

While some campers appreciated the peacefulness and the chance to see wildlife, like a fox during sunset, others pointed out the lack of privacy due to the open range. If you’re looking for a basic camping experience with easy access to adventure, this spot might just fit the bill.

Any use longer than 15 days requires that you obtain a right of entry permit.  Protect your privilege to camp on trust lands by observing the following:

Limit camping to existing campsites.
Campsites and personal items may not be left unattended for more than 72 hours.
No obstruction or prevention of access for other users is allowed.
Select a campsite on a durable surface or non-vegetated area at least 100 feet from water sources.
Do not camp in wet areas or fragile meadows.
Observe all fire restrictions and regulations.  If you must build a fire, use an existing fire ring, have a means to extinguish the fire nearby, and use only clean cord-type firewood or charcoal.  No burning of pallets or construction debris is allowed.  LEAVE CAMPFIRES DEAD OUT.
Firewood may be removed from trust lands through permit only.  Campfire wood collection of dead and down wood is allowed.
Fireworks are not allowed on any trust lands.
No garbage collection is provided:  PACK-IT-IN, PACK-IT-OUT.
Use stationary toilet facilities where available or your own portable toilet whenever possible. When a toilet is not available, bury solid human waste at least 8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from a campsite or water source.
DO YOUR PART by modeling appropriate behavior and leaving the area better than you found it.

State Land Road #144 Valley City Site

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Thompson

The Best Camping Near Thompson, Utah

This area is on road #144 close to Hwy #191.  This is a block of State Land, it is not BLM.  There are a scattering of dispersed sites with rock rings. No signage or any site #s. 15 day camping limit on this area of State Lands, no permits needed.  However this area is a bentonite clay roads and DO NOT camp here if wet or possibility of significant moisture in future, you will get stuck.  Good cell signal as in line of sight of towers on interstate to the north.  The vegetation is low beat down shrubs, no shade. 

 https://trustlands.utah.gov/public-use/camping/

State Land Dispersed Camping

All of the campsites (free &amp; paid) are packed the closer to Moab you get so this spot was fantastic. Both national parks are within 45 minutes. This is dispersed camping so no amenities but it was very peaceful the 3 nights I stayed. There’s ample sites to pick from, rock rings at existing sites. Fantastic cell service and beautiful sunsets. I saw a fox running around one evening during sunset so don’t leave out food or trash at night. If there’s a chance of rain, be prepared with 4x4 as it gets very muddy very quickly. 

Great spot close to national parks!

No facilities other than rock fire pits.   Not too much here other than cows roaming the area. Definitely should lock up all food before bed😂  Would stay here again.  

Clean ans nice 

Nothing except flat land here. But it's right off the highway and 30 minutes from Moab. Can see the cars on the highway but can't hear them. Rock fire pits are scattered about. Zero privacy. Open range. Full cell service w At&amp;t. Great sunrises. I found a spot near the entrance, but plenty of space to roam around. 

Good because of the easy Highway access 

I stayed here two different night while hiking in the area. Level gravel surface, a few options to park for the night as you proceed further down the road. Road noise was loud during the day but quieted down late. No amenities. Had an average of 3 bars AT&amp;T, enough to make calls and post on social media. 

Good overnight stay in Moab area.

Nothing special but cell service was good and far enough from highway to not bother sleep

Giant gravel area

I researched this area on Google Earth before heading down and thought it would be close to perfect.  Wrong!  It's almost 30 miles north of Moab, therefore it's FREE !  But in reality, upon arrival, the disappointment sets in.  The satellite images show campers scattered about well away from the roads.  But the paths to get to these areas have become so beaten, that getting to them would mean certain damage for rigs any larger than 20'.  With me having a 40' Toy Hauler, I was limited to setting up about 1000' off the highway, and within 150' of BLM Rd 144. &lt;&gt; This meant a lot of dust due to the heavy mining-truck traffic which came by 8-10 times a day, and a fair amount of vehicle traffic.  So, needless to say.. I'll be pulling out in the morning and will make a go of it at Courthouse Rock, about 12 south of here.  It's $10-20 per night, but clean and well enough off any high traffic road.

Could be nice, but Traffic and Dust are quite bad.

My friends and I get together over here quite often. It's nice and close to the highway, but if you keep going, you can get a ways out there, and there is even some fins and an arch if you go in a few miles. It can be pretty full but, there is almost always a spot open. It also has great off roading!

Klondike Camping 

Couldn’t be more perfect if you loved train horns blasting at intersections and coal cars rolling by combined with a steady hum of highway traffic from your cozy dirt pull out.

There are millions of acres of public land around here. This site is something I will not visit again. If I would’ve known better, I would’ve driven down the road another few miles. Looks like there is more camping that direction. 

Train lovers delight

I only have it 3 stars because it's nothing but a desert dirt lot for parking, you know like most of the desert SW. Otherwise, it's perfect for solar, wind energy. Perfect for Starlink, satellite tv/Internet and you are close to Moab, a fairly interesting town. We parked here for a few weeks in our van. Watched the daily sky divers, that was always cool. Great sunsets and sunrises. 

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