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Hunter Canyon Campground

Hunter Canyon Campground, near Moab, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in stunning natural beauty. With picturesque red rock formations and breathtaking canyon views, it’s a visual feast that keeps campers coming back for more.

This campground offers a laid-back vibe with sites that allow for campfires and pets, making it a great choice for families and friends alike. Visitors have noted the abundance of hiking opportunities nearby, with trails that lead you through some of the most scenic landscapes in the area. One camper mentioned, “Beautiful views 24/7,” which sums up the experience pretty well.

While the campground doesn’t have reservable sites, it operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is key, especially during peak times. Some campers have pointed out that it can get crowded, but the natural surroundings more than make up for it. Just be prepared for a lively atmosphere, especially on weekends.

If you’re planning to explore, you’re just a short drive from the iconic Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, where you can dive into even more outdoor adventures. Whether you’re roasting marshmallows by the fire or hiking through the stunning canyons, Hunter Canyon Campground is a solid choice for your next getaway.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Bureau of Land Management

Overview

The Hunter Canyon Group Site is ideal for visitors looking to explore the Hunter Canyon trail and access popular rock-climbing routes in the area. Access to the Hunter Canyon Campground is down a tight, steep switchback on a gravel/dirt road. It is not recommended for vehicles over 22' or vehicles pulling long trailers. It is off of the Kane Creek Road, which can be busy with OHV traffic and associated noise. Within close proximity to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and other open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and four-wheeling on designated roads with beautiful scenery. The town of Moab is approximately 20 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

Recreation

The Hunter Canyon Trail is next to the campsite. This is an easy out and back trail that follows a small spring-fed creek for two miles, one way, among lush vegetation below massive sandstone walls. There are also numerous rock-climbing, mountain bike, four-wheel drive, ATV and dirt bikes/motorcycle routes in the area. Hunter Canyon is best for spring and fall use as hot summer temperatures and lack of shade in the area are challenging.

Natural Features

Situated off the Kane Creek Road, the dirt roads in this area are well known for their challenging routes and incredible views. Some of these roads include access to viewpoints overlooking the Colorado River and Hurrah Pass. The scenic Hunter Canyon and the Hunter Canyon Trail are next to the campsite.

Nearby Attractions

Kane Creek, Hurrah Pass, Hunter Canyon, Amasa Back and Moonflower Canyon are just some of the many canyons in the area that are great to explore.

Charges & Cancellations

Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100. Changes You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation. There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates. There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation. You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100. For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days. Cancellations Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve. You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation. Late Cancellations A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window). Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Early Departures If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night_ No-Shows A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date. No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first nights recreation fee. Refunds You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation. Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay. In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile. Interagency Pass Discounts Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.

Fee Info

Group Site (max 20 people): $100.00

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Location

Hunter Canyon Campground is located in Utah

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Directions

From Moab, drive 8 miles on the Kane Creek Road. The group site is on the right hand side of the road.

Coordinates

38.50995 N
109.59715 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Aug. 28, 2021

Nearly perfect…

Took a friend from Canada here to check Arches off his bucket list. Got in early in the morning on a weekday and had no problem getting a site back up the canyon (easy walk from the car, maybe 200yds). It was already dry in the wash, but the main creek had some water. Sites were beautiful, tons of hiking around, and cool with all the shade. Only downside was the noise from all the OHVs in the group sites across the way. All night they were tearing around. Totally ridiculous.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by David H., August 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by David H., August 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by David H., August 28, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2020

Beautiful views AND very over crowded.

Oct 8, 2020

Our intention was to stay at Hunter Canyon Campground and found it full on a Thursday morning.  If you travel further on the dirt road, you will find 4 additional campgrounds, Ledge A-D.  We arrived at 10:30am and there was only three sites available at Ledge B (Ledge A was closed for renovation).  We quickly made camp and continued to find people circling all day and night hoping to find a place to camp.  

Ledge B had pit toilets and a very large dumpster for trash. We travel in a class B campervan and never needed to use the toilets.  The dumpster was overflowing and appeared not to have been emptied all summer. By the end of our time there (3 nights), people were leaving trash next to the dumpster.  The area was extremely overcrowded , some campsites had 7-8 cars in it.  It was a party atmosphere and very noisy on the first night, but the 2nd night, things had calmed down significantly. I think COVID had more people out than usual during October.  I would not consider this location as a good spot for families.

The saving grace for this place is the natural beauty.  Every single place you look is gorgeous cliffs and canyons, they almost didn't look real.  The drive to the campground is on dirt roads with some steep drop offs with cliffs.  There are 2 hairpin turns that appear worse than they are, since they paved that portion of the road.  The campsite had a fire pit and a table and was very level.  No cell service, it is about 8 miles to Moab and takes about 30 minutes to get there.

Bottom line, loved the views and location, didn't love the crowd.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Meg G., October 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Meg G., October 20, 2020
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Meg G., October 20, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 12, 2019

Beautiful Views 24/7

This Bureau of Land Management Campground was pretty affordable (first come first serve in the area we were, however there are reservable sites along the canyon as well) while I visited Arches and Canyonlands. Beautiful red rock everywhere and pretty exciting driving through the canyon to the tent site. Double Triple quadruple check your tent is staked into the ground firmly, Moab winds and that canyon will blow it away! Hammer those stakes in and roast some marshmallows 🔥

  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Natasha Z., June 12, 2019
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Natasha Z., June 12, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2019

THIS IS AWESOME CAMPING

Middle of no where, perfect. No one really comes out here even thought there’s plenty of sites. The downside is finding a spot with some shade. We usually try and leave before sunrise and and get there around sunset spending most of the days hiking around the amazing places!!

  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Shariah T., June 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Shariah T., June 2, 2019
  • Review photo of Hunter Canyon Campground by Shariah T., June 2, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Hunter Canyon Campground?

    Hunter Canyon Campground allows vehicles up to 15 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Hunter Canyon Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hunter Canyon Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hunter Canyon Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Hunter Canyon Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Hunter Canyon Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Hunter Canyon Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Hunter Canyon Campground?

    There are 1 campsites at Hunter Canyon Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts