Is it free to camp in Moab?

Behind the Rocks Road is a Moab free camping area on BLM land, south of town. Be sure you're following Behind the Rocks Road, not Behind the Rocks Safari Route. Camping isn't permitted on the first 2 miles of Behind the Rocks Road, but there's a sign clearly marking where the free camping begins.



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Moab camping ranges in price, from $20 per night for a simple tent or RV camping site to upwards of $350 for a luxury Moab cabin. You're likely to pay more as amenities increase, as prices are lowest for primitive campsites and rise with access to things like bathrooms, showers, camp kitchens, and free wifi.

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Yes, you can sleep in your car in Moab as long as you do so at a designated campground or RV park that allows for vehicle camping. Many campgrounds in the area specifically cater to RVs, vans, and car campers. To find a suitable location for car camping, check out Hipcamp.

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Within 20 miles of Moab, camping is only allowed in developed campgrounds. Primitive camping is available in certain areas outside of Moab (see map & legend below): These regulations apply to all primitive sites: Vehicles must stay on roads. Human waste carryout required (portable toilet or human waste bags)

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The BLM maintains developed campgrounds in the Moab area for your enjoyment. These campgrounds are located on scenic routes along rivers, in canyons, and on mesa tops.

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Inexpensive and remote camping opportunities are found here: Bureau of Land Management (BLM). In comparison with national conservation areas and developed campgrounds, BLMs are undeveloped public lands that offer disperse camping options for those seeking solitude.

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Bears. Black bears occasionally wander into the park from the nearby mountains.

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Yes, You Can Get a Drink in Rural Utah, Too Restaurants and bars, of course, can set their own price for drinks. Each of Utah's five national parks has a liquor store nearby, and bars and restaurants are easy to find, especially in Springdale near Zion or Moab near Arches and Canyonlands.

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The policy of Walmart welcomes RVers to spend a night in their parking lot, as long as you have the individual location's permission. In some places, city zoning laws or ordinances will prohibit overnight stays in parking lots. Typically, larger cities are most likely to have these types of restrictions in place.

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