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.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 10:38AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to strong surface winds expected, stronger thunderstorm potential could result in locally higher wind gusts at times.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
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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