Jaycee Park Campground
Located in the Colorado River canyon with shady walk-in tent sites near the popular Wall Street climbing area. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk-in sites only (no trailers, RVs or large vehicles). The Portal Hiking Trailhead is near the campground ascending to spectacular views of the Moab Valley, La Sal Mountains and beyond. Individual Sites: 7 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site). Water: No. Toilets: Yes. Hook-ups: No
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | $20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground |
| Stay limit | 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period |
| Dark sky | 9.1 miles from Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From the center of Moab (at Center St. and Main St.) head north to Hwy 279, which is just south of the Arches National Park entrance. Turn left (west) on Hwy 279 and drive 4 miles. The campground is on the right.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.5431° N, 109.6006° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 3.2 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 3.3 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.7 miKane Creek-Pritchett Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.8 miPoison Spider Mesa Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 4.8 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 4.9 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 4.9 mi
- 9.9 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
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- 11.6 miSandy Beach River Access ↗Swimming
- 14.6 miRocky Rapid Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Jaycee Park Campground?
No. Jaycee Park Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Jaycee Park Campground?
$20.00 per site per night camping fee payable at self service fee station at campground
How long can I stay at Jaycee Park Campground?
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Is Jaycee Park Campground good for stargazing?
Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 9.1 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 Jaycee Park Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Jaycee Park Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Jaycee Park Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are William's Bottom Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), King's Bottom Campground (1.3 mi, first-come), and Hunter Canyon Group Site (2.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby