Horsethief Campground
Moab, Utah · 5,837 ft
Photos: Moab BLM
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,837 ft (1,779 m)5,837 ft1,779 m
Amenities
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- Tent sites
From BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov
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About
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);
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Good to know
- Stay limit: 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Cell service
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Cell service at Horsethief Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedRain Showers, 92% chance of rain49°40°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 2% chance of rain56°40°
- FriSunny57°43°
- SatMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain58°44°
- SunMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain58°45°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapRIDB Facility 10040908
Campground · under 100 ft · Moab
Horsethief Group Sites
Public Land · under 100 ft · Moab
Horsethief Campground Tent Sites
Public Land · 0.1 mi · Moab
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Moab share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 1.0 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 1.0 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 1.1 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 1.3 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
- 1.4 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On State agency land · The State of Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration 1963
- 1.4 mi
Camp site
Moab, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Moab Field Office
Location and contact
Data from BLM National Recreation Sites & Facilities, OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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