Horsethief Campground

Overview

Campsites are tucked in the pinyon-juniper woodland 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

 

Facilities

Water: No

Toilets: Yes

Hook-ups: No

Each campsite has a parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles. 

(Note: this is a different recreation site from the "Horsethief Camp" located in the Needles, CA area).

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Geographic Coordinates

38.58429, -109.814209

Directions

From the center of Moab (at Center and Main) head north on Highway 191 to State Route 313. Turn left (west) on SR 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.

Fees

Individual site: $25/night

Group site A (accessible), B, C, D, E: $100/night

Pay at campground. Card, cash, or check accepted.

Stay Limit

14 nights in a 30-day period