Established Camping
Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park
Devils Garden Campground, near Moab, Utah, is your gateway to the stunning landscapes of Arches National Park. This campground is the only one located within the park, making it a prime location for those eager to explore the iconic red rock formations and breathtaking trails right outside their tent.
The campground offers a range of amenities, including clean facilities with flush toilets and drinking water, which campers appreciate after a long day of hiking. Many visitors rave about the spacious sites and the helpful campground hosts, who often assist in finding last-minute openings. As one camper noted, “The campground host found us an available spot that had opened up and it was perfect!”
With access to numerous hiking trails, including the famous Devils Garden Loop, you can easily immerse yourself in the park's natural beauty. Campers have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, often mentioning the stunning night skies perfect for stargazing. One reviewer highlighted, “The stargazing and the sunsets are spectacular as there is very little light pollution.”
While the campground can fill up quickly, especially during peak season, those who manage to snag a spot are rewarded with a unique experience surrounded by the park's incredible sandstone formations. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Devils Garden Campground offers a memorable base for your adventures in Arches National Park.
Description
National Park
Arches National Park
Overview
Devils Garden Campground is located deep within the heart of beautiful Arches National Park in Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of approximately 5200 ft.. The campground is situated among natural sandstone arches and fins and is only 18 miles north of the park's entrance and 23 miles from Moab, Utah.
Recreation
Hiking trails are abundant in Arches, including the Broken Arch Trail, a scenic loop with a trailhead conveniently located within the campground. Trails are varied and offer something for everyone, from the easy 0.3-mile loop around Balanced Rock to the steep and strenuous 3-mile round-trip trail to Delicate Arch. Other recreational activities in the park include guided hiking tours of the Fiery Furnace, an off-road vehicle route, road biking and picnicking.
Natural Features
The campground is forested with mixed stands of Utah juniper and pinyon pine. Flowering prickly pear cacti, yucca and other desert wildflowers dot the landscape, offering vivid color to the surrounding red rock desert. Arches National Park has the highest concentration of natural arches in the world. Over 2,500 of these unusual rock formations can be found here. Towering spires, fins and balanced rocks complement the arches, creating a remarkable assortment of landforms in a relatively small area. The park is within an arid, high desert environment with hot summers and cold winters.
Nearby Attractions
Southeastern Utah offers breathtaking scenery, hiking, road and mountain biking opportunities, rafting and scenic driving routes. Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park are within a 45-minute drive of Arches' entrance. Moab offers numerous restaurants, shops and museums. The desert around Moab is a mountain biker's dream, with hundreds of miles of slickrock and single-track trails for all riding abilities.
Fee Info
November 1 - February 28, all campsites are first-come, first-served only. Pay via Scan & Pay or self-registration envelope. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to arrival due to limited cell service. Use the Recreation.gov mobile app to pay the nightly camping fee when you arrive at the campground.
Location
Devils Garden Campground — Arches National Park is located in Utah
Directions
From I-70, take Exit 182. Travel south for 26 miles to the park entrance. Take the park road 18 miles to Devils Garden. From Moab, take Highway 191 north for 4.5 miles to the park entrance. Take the park road 18 miles to Devils Garden.
Address
2282 S. WEST RESOURCE BLVD
Moab, UT 84532-0907
Coordinates
38.7769444 N
109.5891667 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonFair
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly