Horsethief Group Sites
The five reservable Horsethief Group Sites are ideal for smaller gatherings (10-20 people & 6 sedans/trucks/vans only---no trailers or RVs). Group Site #39 is located in the main campground and Group Sites A, B, C, D are located in the adjacent campground, which is designed to accomodate tent and van campers only. Horsethief Campground is ideal for those wishing to be close to The Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. The area also offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for hiking, mountain & road biking and four-wheel drive tours. The town of Moab is 25 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Horsethief Campground is next door.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 5 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 22 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 22 | Partial | 20 / 6 | Yes | Yes | |||
| B | 20 | Gravel | 20 / 6 | Yes | ||||
| C | 20 | Gravel | 20 / 6 | Yes | ||||
| D | 20 | Gravel | 20 / 6 | Yes | ||||
| E | Back-in | 5 | Gravel | 20 / 5 | Yes | Basic |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 22 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Group Site (max 20 people): $100 |
| Dark sky | 8.9 miles from Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
| Accessibility | Site A is listed accessible |
The group areas have shade shelters, picnic tables, a fire rings with grate and nearby vault toilet. These are relatively small group sites with limited parking and cannot accomodate RV/motorhomes, campers or trailers (parking accomodates up to six sedans or small vans only). (RVs, campers and trailers should use Lone Mesa Group Sites on SR 313, just six miles back towards Hwy. 191.) The group site does not have water, a dump station or electric hook-ups.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Moab, drive 9 miles north on Highway 191, turn west on Highway 313. Drive 12 miles and then turn right and drive in the short entrance road to the campground.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.5843° N, 109.8142° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- You may contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 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 group site within the Horsethief Campground for the same dates.
- 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 four 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 less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).
- Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use 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, 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 recreation fee.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Canyon Voyages ↗ | 14.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
Arches and Canyonlands National Parks as well as Dead Horse Point State Park are within a 15-minute drive. Groups heading into Canyonlands to ride the White Rim trail often use this site for camping before and after their trip. Horsethief Campground is also near the Gemini Bridges Road and the Mineral Bottom Boat Ramp.
- 1.4 miGemini Bridges Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2 miMagnificent 7 Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.9 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness begins about 10.1 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 10.1 miLabyrinth Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 54,643 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Denis Julien InscriptionSite · Moab · 9.3 mi
- Dalton Wells CCC Camp–Moab Relocation CenterSite · Moab · 10.8 mi
- Rock House–Custodian's ResidenceBuilding · Moab · 11 mi
Natural features
Tucked among pinyon and juniper trees on a high mesa west of Moab, Horsethief Campground offers open vistas with great sunrises and sunsets. The higher elevation (5500 feet) allows for slightly cooler temperatures in the summer.
Recreation
From Horsethief Campground, there are multiple options for mountain & road biking, hiking, scenic tours, four-wheeling and photography. The area has many mountian bike trails and four-wheel drive roads leading to canyons and vistas. Nearby Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park have many scenic overlooks and trails for hiking, biking and exploring.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Horsethief Group Sites?
Sites at Horsethief Group Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Horsethief Group Sites?
Group Site (max 20 people): $100
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Horsethief Group Sites?
Check-in 12:01 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Horsethief Group Sites?
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 Horsethief Group Sites have?
5 sites, including 5 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Horsethief Group Sites?
The longest site here provides 22 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 there showers or a dump station at Horsethief Group Sites?
191.) The group site does not have water, a dump station or electric hook-ups.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Horsethief Group Sites?
Yes, pets are allowed at Horsethief Group Sites. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Horsethief Group Sites?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Horsethief Group Sites?
Site A is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Horsethief Group Sites good for stargazing?
Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8.9 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 Horsethief Group Sites?
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


