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Warner Lake
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Moab, UT, UT
Moab, UT, UT
66 min drive from Moab
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About Tent Camping Near Moab
Tent camping near Moab puts you in the heart of Utah's red rock country, where dramatic sandstone formations, deep canyons, and the Colorado River create one of America's most spectacular outdoor settings. The terrain around Moab ranges from high desert slickrock at 4,000 feet to alpine forests above 8,900 feet in the La Sal and Abajo Mountains.
Best Time
Spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) offer ideal tent camping conditions near Moab. High desert campgrounds like Devils Garden and Dead Horse Point experience comfortable daytime temperatures in the 60s-80s°F with cool nights perfect for sleeping in a tent.
Destination Highlights
- 20+ tent camping campgrounds within 50 miles
- Near Moab, Utah
- Options for every camping style
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Tips & Recommendations
- 1Bring a tent footprint and rock-anchoring system for slickrock campgrounds where traditional stakes won't penetrate sandstone.
- 2Sand Flats Recreation Area and Windwhistle require creative anchoring using rocks or tying to juniper trees.
- 3River corridor sites like Big Bend and Hittle Bottom offer softer ground but can be windy—guy out your tent securely.
- 4Water availability varies significantly: Devils Garden and Dead Horse Point have no water, requiring you to pack everything in, while some BLM sites along the Colorado River allow filtering from the river.
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Showing top 20 campgrounds near Tent Camping Near Moab
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Warner Lake2
Dead Horse Point State Park3
Devils Garden Campground4
Buckboard5
Fisher Towers Recreation Site6
Cowboy Camp Campground7
Windwhistle Campground8
Hittle Bottom Group Site9
Windwhistle Group Site10
Lower Onion Creek Campground11
Hal Canyon Campground12
Sand Flats Recreation Area Cg F13
Big Bend Group Sites14
Lower Onion Creek Group Sites15
Devils Canyon16
Knowles Overlook Campground17
Horsethief Group Sites18
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites19
Horsethief Campground20
Dewey Bridge Group SitesTent Camping Near Moab FAQ
There are 20+ campgrounds offering tent camping within 50 miles of Moab, Utah. 12 accept online reservations.
Fees for tent camping campgrounds near Moab range from $5 to $175/night. Prices vary by site type and season.
It depends on the campground. 12 tent camping campgrounds near Moab accept online reservations. During peak season, popular sites fill quickly. Set up Outdoorithm alerts to catch cancellations.
12 of the 20 tent camping campgrounds near Moab are pet-friendly. Dogs must typically be leashed. Check individual campground policies for restrictions.
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