AreaBFEβs stand-in for Arches is Devils Garden Campground: 51 individual sites and 2 group sites, with no RV hookups. Water is seasonal (MarβOct), and winter water may be shut off; showers are not on-site. Fire pits, a gravel/sand pad, and trail access from the campground define a hands-on, family-friendly basecamp.
β BOOK IF: You want a budget Arches basecamp with 51 individual sites and 2 group sites, no hookups, and access to Devils Garden trails. β SKIP IF: You need full hookups, reliable cell service, or a resort-like setting.
Tent, RV (dry camping); Group sites
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Kid-friendly basecamp with direct trail access; toilets available nearby; keep to 10 p.m. quiet hours
Spring and fall offer comfortable temps; peak season brings crowds
Arrive with a 40 ft rig max; internal campground roads are paved; sites are gravel/sand pads; plan for back-in spaces; group sites exclude RVs/trailers; carry leveling blocks if needed
This is a park campground: functional basecamp near trailheads, not a forest retreat. Expect open, spaced sites, limited shade, no hookups, and minimal cell signal.
Showers are not on-site; Moab has shower facilities; laundry details not listed
AreaBFE is rated 4.9/5 from 227 reviews. Guests praise the proximity to Devils Garden trails, the budget-friendly pricing, and the quiet, park-side setting; the lack of hookups and cell service is a tradeoff for a true backcountry feel. Booking well in advance is essential, and be prepared to drive from Moab for supplies and showers.
Tent, RV (dry camping); Group sites
Hiking directly from campground; stargazing
Recreation.gov (Booking: 6 months for standard sites; 12 months for group sites; Reservations Mar 1βOct 31; first-come Nov 1βFeb 28)
Pets Allowed - Leashed pets allowed in campsites and on roads; not on trails; leash β€ 6 ft
To Park Entrance
Approximately 18 miles
Elevation
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Based on 227 Google reviews
Based on 227 guest reviews
" AreaBFE is rated 4.9/5 from 227 reviews. Guests praise the proximity to Devils Garden trails, the budget-friendly pricing, and the quiet, park-side setting; the lack of hookups and cell service is a tradeoff for a true backcountry feel. Booking well in advance is essential, and be prepared to drive from Moab for supplies and showers."
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Yes. The maximum combined vehicle and trailer length is 40 feet; some sites accommodate up to 30 feet, so plan accordingly.
Yes, reservations are required March 1βOctober 31; November 1βFebruary 28 are first-come, first-served; group sites book differently (Mar 1βOct 31 for Juniper Basin, year-round for Canyon Wren).
Yes. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.; the campground sits away from major roads, but be mindful of park activity and trailhead crowds during peak season.
No on-site showers or guaranteed water year-round; water is available MarβOct; winter water may be shut off; plan to shower in Moab and bring extra water.
Cell service is not available within the campground.
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