Some of the most epic landscapes in the entire U.S. are located around Moab, Utah. This region is known for its iconic red rock formations and wide-open landscapes that are inspiring and otherworldly. The best way to experience this type of extreme nature is to totally immerse yourself in it with a camping trip.
Here are the best campgrounds and RV parks in and around Moab for your next trip to Utah.
Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground
You can stay at the Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground and enjoy an RV site, tent site, vacation rental, or even a vintage Airstream rental. This is a family-friendly campground with a playground, dog park, BBQ pavilion, and large chess set. Other features are a bike wash and repair station, hot tub, and putting green. For RVs, there are 30/50-amp sites with room for slide-outs, picnic tables, grills, and Wi-Fi. Tent sites are available here for a more rustic camping experience, as well as cabins, cottages, and Airstreams for glamping.
Devils Garden Campground, Arches National Park
If you want to stay as close as possible to the iconic arches, plan to stay in Devils Garden Campground, which is the only campground in Arches National Park. Between March and October, you can reserve a site at this busy campground. But the sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis between November and February. The campground is 18 miles from the park entrance. There are 51 total sites here, but none have electrical hookups. Features of the campground include flush and pit toilets, grills, picnic tables, and drinking water. There is no cell phone reception or internet connectivity here.
Moab KOA Holiday
There’s a KOA campground in the Moab area that will give you great access to Arches, Canyonlands, and Dead Horse Point State Park. The Moab KOA Holiday has resort-style amenities, including the largest pool in town. It’s 15 minutes from Arches for your outdoor adventures. The campground has a general store, 24-hour laundry facilities, and Wi-Fi for guests. There are pull-through and back-in sites for RVs up to 80 feet max. Tent sites are also available here with plenty of space to spread out. There are camping cabins at the KOA for extra comfort. This affordable and convenient camping destination features a hot tub, dog park, and some scheduled events during the year too.
Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground
Another Sun RV Resorts property to consider for your Moab trip is the Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground that is all-ages and open year-around. It has a gated pool area, onsite store and gas station, and picnic pavilion. You can camp here in an RV, tent, or cabin rental. The RV sites accommodate rigs up to 50 feet and have 30/50-amp electric, cable service, picnic tables, and fire pits. Other features are the kids’ playground, splash pad, laundry room, and location on South Main Street in Moab.
ACT Campground
The ACT Campground is an eco-friendly camping area that is focused on conserving energy and protecting the environment. It offers RV sites, tent camping, yurt rentals, and cabin-style rooms for rent. Amenities provided include coin-operated laundry, showers, a patio, grill, and a community kitchen. This place has a friendly and welcoming vibe that guests love and keep coming back to. Pets are welcome to camp with you here as long as you keep them on a leash and clean up after them.
OK RV Park
The OK RV Park has full hookup sites for RV, tent sites, and also glamping options in a quiet area of Moab. The RV sites come with access to free cable TV and Wi-Fi, coin laundry onsite, a bathhouse, and 30/50-amp service. There are also ready-to-use deluxe tents, RV rentals, custom-made tipis, and basic cabins that you can rent if you want a glamping experience and don’t have your own camper. If you bring your own RV, you can bring along your pet to camp with you.
Spanish Trail RV Park
Three miles south of Downtown Moab, you’ll find the Spanish Trail RV Park and be in a great location to explore the area. Book a site here for a nice space on the outskirts of town. This campground has a pool, spa, TV lounge, laundry machines, and new bathrooms. Friendly and leashed pets are welcome here, and Wi-Fi is provided to guests as well. Spanish Trail is located on Highway 191 and also features a large and covered pavilion, gift shop, and disabled facilities. Discounts are available for Good Sam members and military personnel, while monthly rates vary depending on the season.
Sand Flats Recreation Area Campground
Head to the Sand Flats Recreation Area near Moab for a campground with awesome views of the canyons, mesas, and domes. With a dramatic backdrop, this campground offers easy access to the OHV trails and biking areas. It’s set among slickrock domes and has group sites that can accommodate up to 16 people. Facilities offered here include shade structures, vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings; however, you will need to bring your own drinking water. Keep in mind that the temperatures here often exceed 100 degrees in the summer.
Portal RV Resort
RV travelers enjoy staying at the Portal RV Resort, which has the largest RV sites in Moab and is just minutes from downtown and the parks. There are nice views at the campground and a luxurious atmosphere. The campground section is available for short-term stays, while the resort has an ownership section on the same property. For campers, there are sites that can accommodate rigs up to 65 feet. You can also use the pool, hot tub, laundry facilities, kids’ playground, dump station, and primitive walking trail through a nature conservancy.
Moab Rim Campground
The Moab Rim Campground is a convenient place to stay if you want to check out both the town of Moab and the surrounding trails and parks. It’s located just two miles south of Downtown Moab and offers excellent views of the Spanish Valley and La Sal Mountains. There’s a restroom/shower building onsite and also cabins if you are looking for a glamping experience. The RV sites have full hookups and are pull-throughs with all utilities, Wi-Fi, and cable TV. Tents are also welcome here, and sites come with picnic tables and fire pits. Firewood is available for purchase at the office, which also has some drinks, snacks, and ice cream. There’s a small playground for kids, and pets are welcome here too.
Slickrock Campground
Another option is to stay at the Slickrock Campground, which is a Sun RV Resorts property. It has a great location near town and the natural attractions, and the entrance of Arches National Park is just 10 miles away. The resort has 10 acres of grounds and spacious RV sites. There are back-in and pull-through RV sites here, as well as tent sites and cabin rentals. Amenities for guests include Wi-Fi access, laundry facilities, an onsite store, and restrooms with showers. There is plenty of room here for group outings and rallies if you’re planning an event.
Up The Creek Campground
Tent campers can stay at the Up The Creek Campground as their home based to check out Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. This is an urban campground that’s just two blocks from Main Street in Downtown Moab. There are 18 tent sites here where you park and walk to your site among the shade trees. It’s a little off the beaten path while still being within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. It’s easy to have lots of adventures when you stay here and you can enjoy the famous Slick Rock Bike Trail. Campground amenities include a bathhouse with toilets and showers, outside sink for dishes, and grilling stations.
Goose Island Group Sites
If you are looking to camp with a large group, the Goose Island Group Sites are a good option. These sites are close to Moab and Arches National Park, with easy access to hiking, mountain biking, 4WD tours, and whitewater rafting. You can get to the town of Moab within five minutes to reach tour companies, museums, shops, and dining. Meanwhile, Arches National Park is 10 minutes away. The sites are by the Colorado River and cottonwood trees to give you some shade and canyon views. However, they do not have drinking water, showers, electric hookups, or sewer dump stations. Campers use vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire grates here.
