Campgrounds Near Arches National Park + Moab

While planning my recent trip to Arches, I had a hard time finding a resource that outlined the options for campgrounds near Arches National Park, including Moab as well as RV and free campsites.

While there’s a lot of info out there, none of it is in the same place. So I decided to collect all of that information into one guide to make it easier for you to decide where to camp near Arches.

Whether you’re looking to camp directly in the park, close to the park, if you’re looking for glamping or RV campsites, or if you want free camping near Arches National Park I’ve got you covered!

In this article:

• Campgrounds near Arches National Park
• Free camping near Arches & Moab
• RV camping near Arches
• Glamping campgrounds near Arches National Park

This table shows a quick overview of the campgrounds in and near Arches National Park. I’m also providing more details about each option in this article, below.

For even easier reference, here’s a map that shows the locations of each campgrounds near Arches National Park. I’ve labeled each campsite by color so you can easily see which ones are free (green) and which ones are RV camping near Arches National Park and provide full hookups (orange).

Campgrounds In Arches National Park

There’s only one campground in Arches National Park – Devils Garden Campground. For this reason, it can be tricky to reserve a spot here. You want to plan as much in advance as possible when booking a campsite here.

#1 Devils Garden Campground In Arches National Park

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 51
Price: $25/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: Required March 1 – Oct 31 (Book Here up to 6 months in advance)

Devils Garden Campgrounds In Arches National Park is the most convenient way to visit Arches. As an added bonus, if you have reservations at this campground you do not need to worry about getting Arches National Park reservations for timed-vehicle entry – which are required from April through October (except for visits between July 7 and August 27.)

If you’re planning on camping in Arches National Park between March and October you definitely want to book your reservation 6 months in advance when campsite reservations open up. With only 51 campsites reservations for this campground in Arches National Park go quickly!

If you’re coming between November and February campsites are available on a first-come, first serve basis. No advanced reservations are available, but with far fewer visitors to Arches in winter it’s more likely you’ll be able to find a spot.

RV Camping In Arches National Park

Devils Garden Campground also offers RV camping in Arches National Park. The rates are the same as tent sites ($25 per day), but you’ll want to ensure the site you book can accommodate the length of your vehicle. Specific information about the length of vehicle the site can accommodate can be found under “allowable equipment”.

Devils Garden Campgrounds in Arches National Park is fairly bare-bones. You won’t find electric, sewer or water hookups at these sites, but there are toilets and potable water located in the campgrounds.

Note: Generator hours are limited to 8 am – 10 am and 4 pm – 8 pm.

Campgrounds Near Arches National Park

There’s tons of options for camping near Arches National Park! If you want to stay right near the park, though, you’ll have to pay. The closest free camping near Arches National Park is a 15-minute drive (more on those options later).

#2 Courthouse Rock Campground

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 10
Price: $20/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (2 sites available to reserve – Book Here up to 6 months in advance)

Courthouse Rock Campground is located on BLM (public) land. While most of the campsites here are first-come, first serve, there are two sites (#5 and #6) which can be reserved ahead of time through the recreation.gov website.

This campground near Arches National Park is located 16 miles north of Moab and can accommodate large RVs and trailers. There are also equestrian sites with horse corrals if you’re traveling with horses!

Whether you’re planning on visiting Arches or Canyonlands National Park, Courthouse Rock Campground is conveniently located between the two.

#3 Up The Creek Campground

Open Season: Mid-March – Early November
Sites: 15
Price: $28+/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Hook-ups: No, tents only
Reservations: Required (Book Here up to a year in advance)

Up The Creek is a private campground near Arches National Park that is tent-only (no noisy generators here!) and located just 2 blocks from downtown Moab. They offer several amenities, including hot showers in the bath house and grilling stations.

Keep in mind that this campground charges based on the number of guests, not the number of sites booked.

#4 Moonflower Canyon

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: n/a
Price: $20/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first serve (More Info Here)

Moonflower Canyon campground near Arches National Park is located on public BLM land right near the Colorado River. Sites are first-come, first-serve and there are plenty of hiking options in the area, too.

While there aren’t any showers or electric hookups here, you will have access to toilets.

#5 Grandstaff Campground

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 16
Price: $20/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first serve (See details here)

Grandstaff Campground is very closely located to Moab and Arches with 16 sites available first-come, first serve. There are even toilets!

This campground near Arches National Park is also along the Colorado River and is close to several great hikes.

#6 North Klondike Campground

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 25
Price: $20/night
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first serve (See details here)

North Klondike Campground is also extremely close to Arches National Park and available first-come, first serve.

It’s slightly farther down RT-191 towards Crescent Junction, about 30 minutes from the entrance to Arches National Park.

#7 Hittle Bottom Recreation Site

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 15
Price: $20/night
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first serve (See details here)

Hittle Bottom recreation site is also a bit farther from Arches National Park and Moab – about 35 minutes by car. It has 15 individual sites, which can accommodate larger RVs and is located along the Colorado River on RT-128.

Free Campgrounds Near Arches National Park

Unfortunately, free camping near Arches National Park is becoming harder to find due to recent BLM policy changes. Most campgrounds within 20 miles of Moab is paid camping, so you need to travel a little farther out to find free campsites. Luckily, there’s plenty of dispersed camping near Arches National Park!

I’m a huge fan of dispersed camping and have spent many nights on BLM land while traveling full-time in my campervan. Even though it’s a bit of a longer drive, it’s nice to save some money and still be close enough to make it into Arches National Park for sunrise.

#8 Dubinky Well Road

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 12
Price: Free
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (More Info Here)

Dubinky Well Road is dispersed BLM land and offers free camping near Arches National Park. Because these sites are first-come, first-serve it’s best to come early in the day to snag a spot for the night. This is a very popular spot for free camping near Arches.

Don’t expect any amenities here! But the views are great and the cell service is decent enough.

#9 Gemini Bridges Road

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 6
Price: Free
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (More Info Here)

Gemini Bridges Road also offers free camping near Arches National Park and is a great option if you’re looking for solitude and a beautiful red rock backdrop. The road in can be difficult to drive, and 4wd or high-clearance vehicles are recommended.

There are several sites large enough for groups, but don’t expect any amenities or cell service. Please remember to pack out all your trash!

#10 Cotter Mine Road

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 10
Price: Free
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (More Info Here)

Cotter Mine Road dispersed camping near Arches is a great place to watch the sunset and see spectacular night skies full of stars. The road in is a bit difficult, but any mid-sized vehicle can make it if you take it slow and careful.

There’s also decent cell service at this campground.

Free Camping Near Moab

If you’re visiting Arches National Park during the peak summer months you may have better luck finding free camping near Moab, just a few miles south of the town and about 45 minutes from the entrance to Arches.

#11 Black Ridge Area

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 6
Price: Free
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (More Info Here)

Black Ridge Area offers free camping near Moab and is located south of town along RT 191. The road in is accessible even without 4wd.

#12 Picture Frame Arch Area

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: 6
Price: Free
Toilets: No
Showers: No
Hook-ups: No
Reservations: First-come, first-serve (More Info Here)

Picture Frame Arch Area is a good campsite for more popular times, like holidays and during the summer when Arches National Park is the most crowded. This campground near Arches doesn’t get quite as packed, but it also doesn’t have cell service and can get a little noisy with the ATVs in the area.

RV Camping Near Arches National Park

If you’re road trip through Utah is in an RV there are plenty of options for RV camping near Arches National Park that offer full hookups. These campgrounds are a bit more expensive, but they come with lots of amenities.

Open Season: Year-round
Sites: Cabins, RV sites and campsites available
Price: $49+/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Hook-ups: Electric + Water + Sewer
Reservations: Required (Book Here)

Moab Rim Campark has a resort vibe for RV camping near Arches National Park. They have sites for RVs or tents, and they also rent out cabins.

Unlike most of the campgrounds near Arches National Park, Moab Rim Campark provides campsites with grass, which is a really nice perk!

There’s a snack shop on-site where you can buy ice cream, and the showers are nice and hot!

They also offer $5 showers to anyone not staying on property – which is a great option if you’re boondocking at one of the options for free camping near Arches National Park.

#15 Moab KOA Holiday

Open Season: March-November
Sites: Cabins, RV sites and campsites available
Price: $65+/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Hook-ups: Electric + Water + Sewer
Reservations: Required (Book Here)

I love staying at KOA’s – they’re a bit more expensive than other campgrounds near Arches National Park, but they come with so many amenities and conveniences. If you’re looking for a relaxing resort-style place to stay near Arches National Park this is a great option!

As a guest, you have access to the pool, hot tub, wifi, bike wash station, camp store and more.

Glamping Near Arches National Park

Not traveling in an RV or campervan but still want a unique place to stay? I highly recommend glamping near Arches National Park!

#16 Under Canvas Glamping

Open Season: March – October
Sites: n/a
Price: $197+/night
Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Hook-ups: n/a
Reservations: Required (Book Here)

Under Canvas is a very unique experience for glamping near Arches National Park. They were even named Best Resort Hotel in Utah by Travel + Leisure and offer many great amenities including live music, morning yoga, complimentary s’mores and more!

It’s a bit of a splurge, but glamping here is packed with value and a truly unique experience.

Plan Your Trip To Arches National Park

Here are some additional resources to help you plan your trip to Arches National Park:

• How To Spend One Day In Arches National Park
• The Best Hikes In Arches National Park
• Fun Things To Do In Arches National Park
• Las Vegas To Arches National Park Road Trip Itinerary
• Salt Lake City To Arches National Park Road Trip Itinerary