September 2020
We got lucky booking site #13 just a few weeks before our road trip. Gorgeous campsite! Recommend going up to the top of the rock wall behind site for sunset/sunrise.
We got lucky booking site #13 just a few weeks before our road trip. Gorgeous campsite! Recommend going up to the top of the rock wall behind site for sunset/sunrise.
We got lucky and got the last available site (arrived around 5:30). Besides backcountry camping this is the most beautiful campground we stayed at in Moab. Bring firewood. It is only for sale here at the visitor center, pickup at the campground. We arrived after the visitor center was closed and could not buy wood at the campground. Not their fault, come prepared.
There’s not much to say other than this campground almost doesn’t seem real. This place is like a fantasy land from the moment you drive thru the park entrance. Phenomenal views left and right and the campground was incredible. Plenty of fantastic sights and areas to explore, and we loved every moment spent out there. The town is about 30 min drive and has everything you need in case you forget anything.
We were fortunate to see snow during our stay and can’t wait to visit again.
This campground has a fantastic location at the north end of the national park. There are two trailheads from the campground leading to 12+ miles of fantastic hiking. The sites are a mix of tent, RV, and large RV/Multi vehicle. These book well in advance-- check NPS website early and often for a spot or cancellation. There are bathrooms with flush toilets and a sink for drinking water and dishwashing. No showers, water or electric hookups. The camp host will sell firewood. (Buy a voucher at the visitors center on your way in-- no services in the park.) The sites are fairly close together, but the natural location makes for a quiet night of enjoying campfires and stargazing.
Spectacular views from each campsite. Each campsite is unique. It’s a real treat to stay here. The beauty is remarkable & you won’t soon forget it. I hope to be able to return here one day.
Great campsite with a stunning sunrise. We were located right across from the amphitheater so we were a short distance from Skyline Arch. We had bathrooms but no showers. Bathrooms were clean and in good condition.
Very nice location, great access to nice hikes.
This was a beautiful site with really nice facilities! Clean bathrooms and drinking water. Sites were spread out and felt secluded which was nice. We stayed one night and were able to watch the sunset at delicate arch and then only have a 2 min drive to our campsite. Watch out for large rocks in the driveways..:/
I made the mistake of tent camping in July when I stayed here, and needless to say, the temps were sweltering in both the day and night. This said, I have also yet to stay in such a fantastically magical desert environment. Completed several hikes amongst the plentiful rock formations and witnessed some of the most spectacular sunrises and sunsets.
The campground during my visit was closed, but I was able to enjoy the breathtaking views the rest of my scenic visit offered me. 10/10 would recommend to atleast go and visit it, it is a bit pricey in my opinion if you are just going to go for a few hours, but worth it if you are going to be making a whole day or a few days out of it (it is $30 per car but you are allowed to stay for 7 days as the park doesn’t close, unsure if that includes camping)
We enjoyed this campground! We traveled in mid May to Arches National Park and unfortunately encountered quite a bit of rain. The campground itself is situated deep in the park and takes about 20-30 min to drive to from the front gates of the national park. The bathrooms are very clean, although no soap is provided (just hand sanitizer) so bring your own! There is also a dishwashing station which is very convenient. The campground is in a perfect spot in the park to do a lot of the major hiking.
The reason I am providing only four stars is due to the location of our specific campsite number. It is out in the open with no form of shade or protection. If you are wanting some protection from the elements (whether that is rain or sun), I would suggest sites 28-49 as they appear to have some trees and rock formations closer to them.
Overall we enjoyed our time here!
I loved staying at this campground. Arches National Park was our first stop on a road trip we did last summer. National Parks can often feel a little over crowded, almost like an amusement park, but the Devil’s Garden campground felt nice and secluded and peaceful, away from the crowds and buses. The campsites are nestled in between the amazing rocks that the park is famous for. My boyfriend and I loved watching the sunset from our campsite, which was #7. If you are planning on spending a day or more at Arches, I would definitely recommend staying at Devils Garden, but make sure you plan ahead because they fill up fast. I reserved our spot about 5 or 6 months before our trip.
The horrible park service at Arches and recreation.org have problems. Reservations that cancel and show available as "Walk-In" are not. The rangers sell those cancelled reservations to campers who are already staying at the campground and would like extra days. They discouraged us from trying to be there to get any spots opening the next morning and said they were probably all sold, any of the sites that said first come first serve, on recreation.org. Such a disorganized mess. They dont even keep a tally or list as to what they have sold or to which camper. Claim because of no cell service. But they have radios. And a list of cancelled reservations to sell that morning. Such a BS way of running a camp. Reservations only. Which sell out 6 months in advance and go on sale on a certain day. What a mess Arches NP was. Lines to the highway every day, 30+ min to get into the park, nope. Not my style.
This spot is incredible. It backs up to some beautiful rocks and the sunrise was to die for. The spots are spread out and nestled between rocks and brush. Quiet, but small campground.
This review covers two topics: the campground itself (4 stars) and the reservation/check-in process (1 star - more on that later). The campground itself is quite a drive from the entrance but is very beautiful. Well-maintained but sires vary greatly. Some are narrow pull-throughs; some have beautiful views and generous back-in drives. Good privacy between most sites (but not between 2 and 3). Cell service is spotty (Verizon); sometimes you get two bars and sometimes no service. Bathrooms were generally clean but no garbage can, hooks or soap (hand sanitizer dispensers) and they were serviced regularly during our stay. Solar lights on the path to the amphitheater/bathrooms were helpful. Two hiking trailheads can be accessed directly from the campground. No water spigots but each bathroom had a dishwashing sink which was much appreciated. Now for the flawed administrative system! We had reservations made six months in advance for three nights. We arrived a little after 4pm to find both the admission station and visitor center closed. No problem as we proceeded directly to the campground. There was a sign saying it was full and each site had a reserved placard but with no identifying information. Each night we were there, multiple sites remained empty. There was no camp host or ranger on-site during our entire stay. The only employees we saw were maintenance. Even the visitor center was unaware there was no camp host. Firewood locked up and not able to purchase. Fortunately, everyone was well behaved but it could have been quite a different situation if there had been a problem. Arches is a beautiful park and we are glad we had a good stay but hopefully their system will be overhauled soon!
We went in March. They don’t have hookups but it is a beautiful spot to stay in the park.
Devil's Garden is the most beautiful campground I have stayed at. It is very hard to get a spot, the slots fill within literal seconds of being released. All of the sites are unique and beautiful. This campground is set up so there are no sites backed to each other so you get views behind you, not neighbors! The bathrooms are well kept and have flushing toilets. There are 2 site hosts as the road is fairly long with 52 sites. When we were there the hosts were selling firewood, but the next day they were no longer selling wood in the park so make sure to check ahead. There is no store for other supplies. There is access to a few trails along the end of the of the road in the small loop. This is a fairly long walk if you are at the front of the campground. There is access to trails before the entrance to the campground, which is walkable along the road, but a definetly not close. For the most part the even number campgrounds are backed against red rock formations, the odd numbers are along the canyon side with further reaching views but less protection and privacy, and the highest number campgrounds seemed largest along the back of the loop at the end of the campground. In my experience I was not able to pick the site I wanted because of how quickly they go. I lucked out because I thought our site was the best.
Site 002: This site is the first site past the camp host house. There is a good distance and a very large rock formation between the host and this site. There is no site across the road from this site either, leaving it fairly private on 3 sides. The next site is close but there are several spaces to set up tents. I would say you could fit 3 tents throughout the site. The site is on a hill but the tent areas are fairly flat, although separated from each other. The lowest area was flooded during our stay, as were many areas of the entire campground(and park) from unusually heavy rain. The bathrooms are very close. If I had my pick of sites I would choose the one again.
Absolutely stunning spot. Sites had ample space for two tents. Want to come back with more time!
This campground is an awesome place to stay within Arches. It's at the very top of the park, so be ready for a long drive in. The sites are really nice. Plenty of space and pretty secluded. Be aware that the ground is hard, so difficult to get tent stakes in the ground. Also, the weather can change pretty quick here, so just be aware.
The sites all have fire rings and picnic tables. I stayed in a tent, so not 100% sure, but I don't think there are hookups for RVs. There is access to fresh water and toilets. No showers though.
My favorite part about camping here was how far away from everything it feels. The stars are crazy here. Also the hiking around is awesome. Even for those of you who aren't avid hikers, there are some cool shorter trails. The trail to Mesa Arch is only about a mile long and pretty easy. It's one of the coolest places to view the sunrise in the park. This being said, its also one of the most popular, so be ready to see other people.
Really unique national park and an awesome place to stay within it.
Stayed here 2 nights in mid-September, loved it! Our spot was spacious and offered great views. We had plenty of privacy and the bathrooms were clean. Best place to stay when visiting arches, several hikes within a short distance of the campground.
We tent camped here a couple times and loved every minute. The stars at night were incredible. This is a great basecamp for exploring Arches NP, but is a bit removed from the other Moab spots due to the long drive to get out of the park. There are clean flush toilets and drinking water, but no shower facilities. Lots of places to explore right from the campground itself.
Devils garden campground is awesome. virtually every site has an incredible view. our site a slot canyon behind it that we could climb in. sites aren't "big" but are adaquet. campground is at the very back of the park so it is a drove to some hikes but being at the back will keep you away from the traffic. overall, one of the best campgrounds I've been too. Only knock is no camp store nearby.
We went at the end of March and it was a little hot and windy during the day, but ended up waking up to snow cover the campgrounds. It was an amazing experience to see even though it ruined some of the climbing for that day. The bathrooms were in good shape and had a place to clean dishes. Great hiking around the area.
Nothing better than being in the big middle of Arches! I spent $25 at this site to get a little closer to the Arches themselves versus staying more in the Moab town area. I was really excited to know that I could camp in an area that previously I wasn’t aware was an option from the first visit.
This is a pretty tough one to score however if you are coming on weekends or during busy times as it is first come first serve without reservation. I would suggest trying to make reservations however because there are not even 30 sites.
The sunsets here are unparalleled as you are right in the heart of everything and you can explore the park fully from this area simply by taking a walk.
I do suggest grabbing a map when you get here so you can find the perfect path to the stops you will want to see. To many arches to to count within just a short distance.
I will say if you are used to camping under trees or where there are a lot of amenities you will want to go into town, but for the adventure seeker who wants limited amenities and more access this one is for you. It was one of the most unique sites I have been to and because I was there in fall it was ideal conditions for camping during the day, but a little cool in the evening with no real vegetation to stop the winds.
The site I chose was large enough for my taste as I am a tent camper and need a very small footprint for my tent and my economy car. I had more than enough room to set up and enjoy my picnic table and fire ring in this area and not feel crowded or cramped at all.
I only wish I had been able to keep my rain fly off at night, but because the temperatures dropped I put it on to keep some of the warmth in my tent so I did miss the truly dark skies in the area which would have been amazing to catch some stars.
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Great to be at the end of the park
Nice, quiet campground in Arches National Park. It's small and fills up fast, plan ahead. Some of the spaces are small and some are just pullout on the side of the main campground road...pay attention to each site's details when booking.
Each site has its own fire ring, table, and patch of National Park to enjoy. The views from the top of the hill are awesome. There is a hike less than 1/4 mile from within the campground to an arch, and there are several access points to many other arches within 2 miles.
Overall, campground was very clean, as were the bathrooms. The hosts were constantly out working and making the place meet their high standards.
best place for exploring Arches! so many good hikes surrounding the campground and the campground itself is like a little trail to explore!
This campground was very quiet and open. There's not a lot of shade and a whole lot of red dirt. The volunteer ranger was very friendly and helpful. The best part about this simple campground is that hiking paths to several arches are a convenient walk from camp. This made exploring easy. Sunset on the red rocks was a gorgeous view from camp. Be aware that there are sometimes firebans during the summer.
A shadeless, sweltering, exposed, ant ridden, miniature basketball court of a frying pan in the day time. A wind ripped, exposed, barren land by night. This campsite (#42) offered vistges of our impending mortality at every moment. Also decent sunrises and views of the La Sal Mountains can be had if you are willing to face the wrath of nature. Albert, our camp host, was simply awesome! This is however the best of hospitality in an unforgiving inhospitable land. Good luck.
Weve stayed here a couple times but the best time we've had in the park was a 2 day trip we took in January a couple years ago. Hands down the best time to come if you don't mind snow is January, February, and March. From May to Sept your best bet is to reserve a spot early.
In the campground there are tables and permanent offerings at each site. When we camped there in January there was only 1 other car in the cg. Overnight a storm hit and dropped 8 inches of snow on the entire park!
Nearby there are trails to the world famous Delicate Arch, the Fiery Furnace, and the Windows section. There are also plenty of opportunities for climbing and canyoneering!