Ballard RV Park in Thompson Springs serves as a practical base for exploring Arches and the Moab area. It offers 55 sites with full hookups, including 35 new RV pads, and accommodates RVs up to 70 ft (with some pull-throughs to 100 ft). Cabins and tent sites supplement the RV options, all on level gravel pads with picnic tables and fire rings where available. Open year-round, it sits about 30–35 minutes from Arches and keeps you within easy reach of Moab's services; train noise may intrude ...
✅ BOOK IF: You need full hookups and big-RV capability within a reasonable drive to Arches; ❌ SKIP IF: You want a remote, forested campground with absolute quiet and no train noise
RV sites with full hookups, cabin rentals, tent camping
Desert landscape with distant mesas and open skies
Arches National Park (≈30–35 min), Moab attractions (restaurants, services) within drive
Family-friendly with spacious sites; quiet nights; no on-site playground
Not specified
Primarily pull-through sites on gravel; very Long rigs up to 100 ft accommodated; internal roads are wide; check-in until 7 PM
Functional basecamp near Moab; not a forest getaway; proximity to services and Arches is the win; privacy modest
Shower facilities clean; some showers may incur a fee for non-guests; on-site laundry details not listed
Rated 4.5 stars from 359 reviews. Guests praise clean bathrooms, spacious RV pads, and proximity to Arches; occasional train noise; overall reliable base for Moab adventures
RV sites with full hookups, cabin rentals, tent camping
Nearby hiking, ATV trails, petroglyphs, ghost towns, dinosaur tracks; stargazing good
Private—book by phone or email (Booking: Not published; walk-ins possible off-peak)
Pets Allowed - Leashed and cleaned up after; $25 per accommodation per stay + $10 cleaning fee
Address
100 South Main Street, Thompson Springs, UT 84540, USA
To Park Entrance
30–35 minutes to Arches Entrance Station
Elevation
Approximately 4,400 feet
Based on 359 Google reviews
Based on 359 guest reviews
" Rated 4.5 stars from 359 reviews. Guests praise clean bathrooms, spacious RV pads, and proximity to Arches; occasional train noise; overall reliable base for Moab adventures"
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Yes—the park accommodates RVs up to 100 ft on select pull-throughs; most sites are 70 ft but check individual site length when booking.
No online booking link. Contact Ballard RV Park directly by phone or email to reserve or inquire about availability.
Yes—follow standard Utah food storage practices; store food in bear-safe containers or lockers when provided, and keep campsites clean.
No; trailheads are in the Moab area or Arches vicinity—plan short drives to access trail systems.
Propane refills are available on site; a 7-Eleven gas station is nearby for basic supplies.
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