Horsethief Group Sites
Open year-round. Group sites are reservable through Recreation.gov at $100 per night for up to 20 people. No amplified music allowed. Generator hours 8 AM to 8 PM; quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM.
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
Horsethief Group Sites is a BLM campground located 25 minutes from Moab on Highway 313, offering five reservable group campsites designed for smaller gatherings of 10-20 people. The campground sits at 5,500 feet elevation among pinyon and juniper trees, providing open vistas with excellent sunrise and sunset views. Group Site #39 is located in the main Horsethief Campground, while Sites A, B, C, and D are in an adjacent area specifically designed for tent and van campers. Each group site includes shade shelters, picnic tables, and fire rings with grates. Vault toilets are dispersed throughout the campground, and a dumpster is available at the group sites. The campground has no potable water, showers, dump station, or hookups. Group Site A offers the best accessibility with concrete pathways, accessible toilets, accessible picnic tables, and elevated tent pads. The campground cannot accommodate RVs, motorhomes, campers, or trailers. Parking is limited to six sedans or small vans per site. The location provides convenient access to Canyonlands National Park's Island in the Sky District, Dead Horse Point State Park, and Arches National Park, all within a 15-minute drive. Groups heading into Canyonlands to ride the White Rim trail often use this campground before and after their trip.
Directions
From Moab, drive 9 miles north on Highway 191, turn west on Highway 313. Drive 12 miles and then turn 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 | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_moabgroupsite@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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