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Horsethief Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — Moab · Utah
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Moab · Utah · 38.58429, -109.81421 · Map |
| Sites | Not reported — the federal listing names no individual sites for this campground |
| Getting a site | First-come, first-served only — this campground takes no reservations. |
| Hookups | Not reported in the federal data |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | $20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground (only exact cash or check accepted) |
| Stay limit | 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period |
| Phone | (435) 259-2100 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Campsites are tucked in the pygmy pinyon-juniper forest on the mesas above Moab, yet offer great views. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground has four loops: Appaloosa, Buckskin, Cayuse, and Dapple. Appaloosa, Buckskin, and Cayuse loops have 56 campsites that can accommodate RVs. Dapple loop has 28 tent campsites with no generators allowed. There are five group campsites available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The area has many mountain bike trails and 4WD roads nearby. The campground is close to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park.
Individual Sites: 83 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site);
Group Sites: 5 (reservable);
Water: No;
Toilets: Yes;
Hook-ups: No. (Note: this is a different recreation site from the "Horsethief Camp" located in the Needles, CA area).
Directions, from the listing
From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head north on Hwy. 191 to Hwy. 313. Turn left (west) on Hwy. 313 and drive 12 miles. You will see the campground sign on the right. Turn on the gravel road and you will see the campground entrance on your left.
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Trip Card — Horsethief Campground
Moab · Utah
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | Moab · Utah |
| Fees | $20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground (only exact cash or check accepted) |
| Getting a site | First-come only |
| Hookups | Not reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | Not reported |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/255278 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.