6 Can’t Miss Camping Spots Near Arches National Park

Arches National Park is one of our nation’s most beautiful national parks and as such, it is a great travel destination for explorers from all over the world. So if you are planning a trip to explore Arches or Canyonlands anytime soon, I am sure you will need to find a great place to spend the night between your busy days of hiking and exploring the park. 

And while there are plenty of great hotels and Airbnbs you can find in the area, it’s not always worth shelling out the money for a hotel when you are going to be spending as much time as possible out and about exploring. So if you are hoping to save a little money on your next vacation, or you just want the full experience of reconnecting with nature, I have a list of some of the best campsites you can find around the area. 

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But that’s enough about the brand, let’s get to that list of great camping locations near Arches National Park that brought you here. And the great thing about these campsites is that most of them offer sites for both tent campers as well as RV campers. So they should have a little something for everyone!

1 - Up the Creek Campground

A Small Tent Only Campsite Right In the Heart of Moab

210 E 300th S | Moab | moabcampground.com

If you are looking for a great camping site near Arches National Park that isn’t filled with fancy RVs and campers and just want a great place to set up your tent and enjoy a fire under the night sky then Up the Creek Campground is going to be just what you are looking for. 

The campground doesn’t have all the hookups for RVs and the sort, but they do offer working showers and toilets for all of the campers to use. And they happen to have a super convenient location as well. They are just two blocks off of Main Street in Moab, making them a great oasis of peace and relaxation right in the heart of the city. The campsite itself is pretty small and only has 15 sites available for tent only campers. 

Up the Creek Campground was first established in 1989 and has been thriving for over 30 years now. So you may want to make your reservation as early as possible because plenty of other campers are going to want to grab a site at this super convenient location. You can enjoy all the benefits of camping outdoors, while only being a few minutes walk from downtown Moab that is filled with all kinds of shops, restaurants, and coffee shops for you to enjoy. 

And since they are in downtown Moab, they are conveniently only about a half hour drive from both Arches National Park as well as Canyonlands National Park too. And they even have access to the world famous Slick Rock Bike Trail for those of you who are hoping to get a great ride in while you are visiting Arches!

“My boyfriend and I reserved a spot for a night about a week in advance online and arrived at the campsite with no issues at all. Super clean, incredibly convenient, and really quiet campsite! We also made use of the grill that they provided right next to our spot. Definitely will be considering this campsite when I visit Moab again :)” - Yelp Review 

2 - ACT Campground

A Campground Near Arches with RV sites, Cabin Style Rooms, and Tent Sites As Well

1536 S Millcreek Dr | Moab | actcampground.com

ACT Campground was first opened in 2015. And in the years since then, they have quickly become one of the area's most popular camping sites and it's easy to see why. They have spaces for RV campers as well as tent campers. And they even have cabin style rooms for rent for those of you who don’t have an RV, but don’t want to spend the night sleeping on the ground. And they are very proud to model how a commercial or residential property can be environmentally friendly.

But the thing that makes them most unique is that they have a community kitchen. Which features a double indoor kitchen, as well as an outdoor patio with a gas grill where you can do plenty of cooking. And honestly, that’s a huge feature if you are planning on spending several days exploring Arches or the other nearby National Parks. Sure Moab has plenty of great dining options, but if you don’t want to spend the money to be eating out three times a day for your entire trip, then having a kitchen and grill is going to be a real lifesaver!!

“Simply amazing!! Every amenity is maintained so very well that I now have a higher standard to campgrounds. The hospitality and positive customer service at this place was a first for me.” - Yelp Review 

3 - Sun Outdoors Arches Gateway

Plan Your Next Adventure to Arches or Canyonlands National Park At Either of These Two Convenient Locations in Moab!

1773 N Highway 191 | Moab | sunoutdoors.com

The nice thing about Sun Outdoors is that it is an RV Resort and Campground right in the Moab Valley. It offers sites for both tent and RV campers. And on top of that, it also has rentals for vintage Airstreams and cabins. Which means that no matter what kind of camping you are looking for, you are going to be able to find it here. 

They even have a camp store, a bike repair station, a putting green, a laundry room, hot tub, and a dog park. Which I think means they have the most amenities of any of the campsites on the list today. And you get all of that while only being minutes away from both Arches and Canyonlands National Park.

You can get a covered tent site for around $40 a night, a deluxe pull through RV site with full hookups for around $60 a night, Cabin rentals for somewhere between $70 and $100 a night, and even a 2 bedroom premium cottage rental for around $180 a night.

And if you can’t find a spot at this location, Sun Outdoors also has an additional location in downtown Moab as well that offers a swimming pool, picnic areas, a camping store, and full laundry facility! And you can expect to get a great camping site for around the same rates as the location at Arches.

“Fantastic property with great employees. I stayed 3 days and had a wonderful time. Jo at the front did everything possible to make my stay more enjoyable. It was very quiet and peaceful while I stayed. I'll definitely be returning.” - Yelp Review 

4 - Moab KOA

One of America’s Most Beloved Campsites With Over 500+ Locations Around the Country

3225 N Hwy 191 | Moab | koa.com

KOA stands for Campgrounds of America and they have a location at 3225 N Hwy 191 in Moab, as well as at 3225 S Hwy 191 in Moab. And both locations have plenty of great sites for both tent campers and RV campers as well. And I can say from my personal experience that you are going to have an enjoyable stay at any KOA location. 

The staff is friendly and always have great recommendations on things to do in the area. And they always have incredibly clean and well maintained bathroom facilities with full showers that are available for every camper. They have a pool available, a hot tub/sauna, and free Wi-Fi across the entire campground. 

And on top of the great tent and RV sites, they also have plenty of great cabins available to rent that have their own full baths and showers for those of you who are hoping for a more private camping experience!

“Very nice camp ground. Great pool and jacuzzi.  Spots are spacious and park is very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. Definitely a great place to stay in Moab.  We are able to ride our SXS UTV from our space to the street. The space was big enough for  our truck, 5th wheel and SXS.” - Yelp Review 

5 - Pack Creek Campgrounds

Quiet Secluded Camping At This Multi-Site Campground in Moab

1520 Murphy Ln | Moab | packcreekcampground.com

Pack Creek Campground has something to offer for every camper who is looking for somewhere great to stay near Arches National Park. Each of their tent sites comes with a parking space, a picnic table, and a firepit. And they are all centrally located to have easy access to the bathrooms and laundry site. 

The nicest part is that most of the tent sites have plenty of tree coverage so you can set your tent up in the shade to avoid getting overheated in the summer sun. They also have level, graveled, pull through sites for RVs with full hookups. And they even have smaller electric and water sites for smaller sized RVs and pop-ups that do not require a septic hook-up. And they even have massive group sites available for anybody who is planning on hosting a large event.

“Been coming here yearly for years. They are able to accommodate our large party. Bathrooms and showers are clean. Has a laundry room and little play ground. Love hearing the small stream at night. Great camp and rv site. Nice and clean” - Yelp Review 

6 - Portal RV Resort

Full Service Luxury RV Resort Only Minutes From Arches National Park and Downtown Moab!

1261 N Hwy 191 | Moab | robertsresorts.com

Portal RV Resort is a full-service luxury RV resort that offers the largest RV sites in all of Moab. And you can find it located just off the south side of the Colorado River. Placing it in a really prime position for campers and vacationers. The resort is only a few short minutes from downtown Moab for when you are hoping to get some shopping or dining in during the evening.

And it’s also only five minutes or so from Arches National Park itself. The north side of the park is open to all registered RVs and the south side offers premium and ownership sites. But if you don’t have an RV to use, they also offer luxury vacation rentals that feature 4,000 square foot homes that have breathtaking views of the Moab Rim!

“Fantastic Park! You can't get a better location, a cleaner, well maintained facility then this. Staff was super nice. A mike from Arches NP & a super close to trails and town. I didn't want to leave. 20 mins from Canyonlands and about 10 to dead horse.” - Yelp Review 

And that concludes my list of great campsites you can find around Arches National Park. The nice thing about the campsites around Arches is that most of them have great options for both tent campers, as well as RV campers. So I hope you were able to find a great location for your next outdoor adventure near Arches. 

But if you didn’t find anything on this list that looked right for you, be sure to check out our additional articles on the best hotels and Airbnbs that you can find in the area. It can be fun to camp out in a tent and explore all the great hiking trails in our national parks!