BLM · Moab Field Office (BLM) · Moab, UT

Courthouse Rock Campground

Campsites 1 - 4 and 7 - 10 are available first come, first serve only. Equestrian Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made the day of (based on availability), up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available for these campsites. Cell service is available at the campground. The Courthouse Rock Campground is located near Courthouse Rock approximately 16 miles north of Moab, Utah. The area served as a reliable campsite for Old Spanish Trail traders. It was a halfway point between two water sources, the Colorado River and Floy Wash.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Broad view of the Courthouse Rock Campground with campsites for trailers and horse corralsCourthouse Rock equestrian facilities with silhouette pack string in the backgroundCourthouse Rock Campground campsites with rock formation in the backgroundCourthouse Rock Campground campsites with Arches National Park in the distance
Photos courtesy of BLM Moab · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups8
Equestrian2
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 20 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
1Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
2Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
3Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
4Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
5Equestrian40Gravel10 / 3Yes
6Equestrian40Gravel10 / 3Yes
7Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
8Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
9Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes
10Standard40Gravel10 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:01 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$20 per site per night plus a reservation fee. Payments onsite by cash, check, or through Recreation.gov mobile app. Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only, no cash or check payments.
Dark sky9.7 miles from Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park

Each campsite has a gravel parking area for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles. Horse corrals are available for equestrian users. There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Courthouse Rock Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.45 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.41 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.54 inches of precipitationApril: 0.51 inches of precipitationMay: 0.60 inches of precipitationJune: 0.33 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.63 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.40 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.53 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.0°F averageFebruary: 35.8°F averageMarch: 45.9°F averageApril: 53.1°F averageMay: 62.9°F averageJune: 74.1°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 78.0°F averageSeptember: 68.3°F averageOctober: 54.2°F averageNovember: 39.5°F averageDecember: 27.6°F average0 in0.5 in1 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Moab Canyonland AP, 3 miles from the campground at 4,561 feet, station USW00093075 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 7 inches a year.

Getting there

From Moab. Take Highway 191 North out of Moab for approximately 16 miles. Turn left onto the graveled Mill Canyon Road for approximately one mile. Turn left at first “Y” in the road and then the next right into the campground.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.7204° N, 109.7337° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay throught the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Charges and cancellations

  • You may contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at [email protected] or 435-259-2100.
  • Changes
  • You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.
  • There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.
  • There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.
  • There is no change fee if you wish to change to another site that is the same price, for the same dates, and in the same campground.
  • You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.
  • For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for 18 days.
  • Cancellations
  • Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.
  • You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (the call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
  • Late Cancellations
  • A late cancellation occurs starting from midnight 1 calendar day before your scheduled check-in.
  • Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a one night reservation will forfeit the entire amount but will not be charged a service fee.
  • Early Departures
  • If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account.
  • You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time (Noon), you will not be eligible for a refund for that night.
  • No-Shows
  • A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.
  • No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s use fee.

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Slough Canyon

    46 mi from the campground · 4,774 acres · 80% contained

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗2.6 mi
Outdoor gearCanyon Voyages ↗14 mi

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Courthouse Rock Campground Moab, UT

Worth a stop

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Paleontologists have found a treasure trove of dinosaur remains in the rock formations of the Moab area. The record of dinosaurs and other ancient animals in the Moab area is one of the best in the country. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is a short walk from the campground and the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail is one mile from the campground. Courthouse Rock and the Monitor and Merrimac rock formations set the backdrop for the campground.

Recreation

The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. Tour operators offer guided hikes, rentals and evening entertainment. The area abounds with trails, dirt roads and canyons waiting to be explored. There are numerous OHV and mountain bike trails in the immediate area as well as options for equestrian users and hikers.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Courthouse Rock Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Courthouse Rock Campground?

$20 per site per night plus a reservation fee. Payments onsite by cash, check, or through Recreation.gov mobile app. Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only, no cash or check payments.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Courthouse Rock Campground?

Check-in 12:01 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Courthouse Rock Campground?

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (the call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Courthouse Rock Campground have?

10 sites, including 8 standard sites without power and 2 equestrian sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Courthouse Rock Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Courthouse Rock Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Courthouse Rock Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Courthouse Rock Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is Courthouse Rock Campground good for stargazing?

Arches National Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 9.7 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

Is there cell service at Courthouse Rock Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Courthouse Rock Campground?

The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Courthouse Rock Campground?

Moab, Utah. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby.

Source: Getting there