Horsethief Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No potable water available; campers must bring their own. Stay limit is 14 nights within any 30 consecutive day period. Group sites require advance reservation through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Horsethief Campground occupies a scenic mesa west of Moab at 5,500 feet elevation, where pygmy pinyon and juniper forest provides shade and cooler summer temperatures than the valley floor. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park, both within a 15-minute drive. The campground is divided into four loops. Appaloosa, Buckskin, and Cayuse loops contain 56 sites that can accommodate RVs and trailers. Dapple loop has 28 tent-only sites where generators are not allowed. All 83 individual sites operate first-come, first-served with a limit of 10 people and two vehicles per site. Five group sites accommodate 10-20 people with vehicles limited to six sedans or small vans (no RVs or trailers). There is no potable water, dump station, or hookups. Vault toilets are dispersed throughout the campground. The area offers extensive mountain biking trails and 4WD roads. Moab is 25 minutes away for supplies, dining, and gear rentals.
Directions
From downtown Moab, head north on Highway 191 for 9 miles. Turn left (west) onto Highway 313 and drive 12 miles. The campground sign will be on the right; turn onto the gravel road and the campground entrance is on the left.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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