Courthouse Rock Campground
Open year-round. Sites 1-4 and 7-10 are first-come, first-served with payment via cash, check, or Recreation.gov mobile app. Sites 5 and 6 are reservation-only equestrian sites bookable up to 6 months in advance on Recreation.gov. Expect freezing temperatures October through March and highs above 100°F June through August.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 9:08PM MDT until July 21 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Snyder Burn Scar in... West Central Mesa County in west central Colorado... Eastern Grand County in east central Utah... * Until midnight MDT tonight. * At 908 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Snyder Burn Scar. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Snyder Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Snyder Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of West Central Mesa and Eastern Grand Counties
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 20 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars. Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils, which increase the chances for excessive runoff. As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.
About
Courthouse Rock Campground sits in the high desert north of Moab, Utah, surrounded by blackbrush and sagebrush hills with iconic red rock formations on the horizon. The area served as a reliable campsite for Old Spanish Trail traders as a halfway point between the Colorado River and Floy Wash. Native Americans and the Elk Mountain Mission of 1855 also traveled through and camped here. The campground comprises 10 sites on gravel pads that can accommodate large RVs and trailers. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets nearby. There is no potable water, shade, or hookups. Sites 5 and 6 are reservable equestrian sites with horse corrals and trailer parking. The remaining eight sites operate first-come, first-served. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is a short walk from the campground with interpretive panels describing the unique dinosaur tracks visible in the rock. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail, about one mile away, showcases dinosaur bones still encased in rock. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are nearby, along with numerous OHV and mountain bike trails in the immediate area.
Directions
From Moab, take Highway 191 North for approximately 16 miles. Turn left onto the graveled Mill Canyon Road for approximately one mile. Turn left at the first Y in the road, then take the next right into the campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_mb_mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Mill Canyon Dinosaur Sites |
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