Alright, Horsethief sits on a high mesa outside Arches National Park. It offers 56 RV sites, 28 tent sites, and 5 group sites, all with parking pads, tables, and fire rings but no hookups. Bring all the water youβll needβthereβs no on-site potable waterβand Moab showers are a 15β25 minute run away.
β BOOK IF: You want an affordable base near Arches with group-site options and biking access. β SKIP IF: You need on-site showers, full hookups, or parking lot ambiance.
56 RV sites, 28 tent-only sites, 5 group sites
Open vistas with sunrise and sunset views
Arches National Park entrance ~15 minutes away; Moab ~15-25 minutes for services
Good for families; 14-night cap; group sites available; prepare for no showers and limited shade
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Big rigs: group sites none for RVs; interior gravel roads and limited shade; expect two-vehicle limit per site; plan for potential mud in wet weather; aim for early arrival for first-come sites; internal roads are roughβleveling blocks may help
This is a practical basecamp near Archesβnot a luxury retreat. Youβll be close to trails and the Colorado River, but youβll be camping on a high mesa with limited shade and no hookups. Itβs clean, functional, and convenient for exploring the park and Moab; privacy is modest and noise is typical campground chatter.
No showers on-site; Moab has showers. Laundry services in Moab; plan water and rinse-offs accordingly.
Campers value easy access to Arches and biking trails; individual sites fill quickly; water/shower logistics require planning; group options provide a good gathering base with modest amenities.
56 RV sites, 28 tent-only sites, 5 group sites
Hiking and mountain biking trails accessible from campground; staging area for White Rim riding; near Colorado River
Recreation.gov (group sites); first-come, first-served for individuals (Booking: Group sites: advance; Individual sites: year-round first-come)
Pets Allowed - Pets allowed on roads and in campground; not on Arches NP trails
To Park Entrance
Approximately 15 minutes to Arches NP entrance
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Based on 305 guest reviews
" Campers value easy access to Arches and biking trails; individual sites fill quickly; water/shower logistics require planning; group options provide a good gathering base with modest amenities."
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Potable water is not available on-site; bring your own water and refill at Lions Park or Gearheads in Moab.
Group sites are not for RVs; individual sites accommodate RVs with a two-vehicle limit. For very large rigs, consider Lone Mesa Group Sites elsewhere.
Showers are not available at Horsethief; Moab has the nearest options for showers.
No on-site dump station; use Moab facilities for dumping.
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