Free Camping Near Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Moab-area trails
No dispersed camping inside Arches or Canyonlands, and camping is restricted within ~20 miles of Moab. Free BLM dispersed camping is available further out along several well-known roads.
- Land manager
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
- State
- Utah
- Free campsites listed
- 5
Campsites
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Willow Springs Road BLM Dispersed
No permit required BLM
Near Arches NP entrance; popular, fills fast on weekends.
Stay limit: 14 days, then must move 25+ miles · Amenities: None
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Klondike Bluffs Road BLM Dispersed
No permit required BLM
Further north of town; less crowded than Willow Springs.
Stay limit: 14 days, then must move 25+ miles · Amenities: None
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BLM 143 – Copper Ridge Dinosaur Trackway Dispersed
No permit required BLM
Generally less crowded than sites closer to the park.
Stay limit: 14 days, then must move 25+ miles · Amenities: None
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Hatch Point / Anticline Overlook Dispersed
No permit required BLM
South of Moab toward Canyonlands (Needles district); scenic overlook sites.
Stay limit: 14 days, then must move 25+ miles · Amenities: None
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Yellow Cat Road BLM Dispersed
No permit required BLM
More remote, quieter option north of Arches.
Stay limit: 14 days, then must move 25+ miles · Amenities: None
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to camp near Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Moab-area trails?
No permit is required for any of the free campsites listed in this region.
Is camping near Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Moab-area trails free?
Yes — all 5 campsites listed here are free dispersed camping near Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Moab-area trails, with no reservation or fee.
What's the stay limit near Arches NP, Canyonlands NP, Moab-area trails?
The stay limit is 14 days, then must move 25+ miles at all campsites listed in this region.