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Bureau of Land Management campground

Courthouse Rock Campground

Bureau of Land Management campground in Moab Field Office (BLM), Grand County, Utah. 4,519 feet. 14.4 miles from Moab.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Bureau of Land Management Moab Field Office (BLM)
Elevation
4,519 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
10 8 standard non-electric, 2 equestrian non-electric
Longest rig
45 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Grand County

Overview

Attention:

Campsites 1 - 4 and 7 - 10 are available first come, first serve only. Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay throught the Recreation.gov mobile app.

Equestrian Campsites 5 and 6 are available by reservation only. Reservations can be made the day of (based on availability), up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available for these campsites. Cell service is available at the campground.

The Courthouse Rock Campground is located near Courthouse Rock approximately 16 miles north of Moab, Utah. The area served as a reliable campsite for Old Spanish Trail traders. It was a halfway point between two water sources, the Colorado River and Floy Wash. Other groups, including Native Americans and the Elk Mountain Mission of 1885, also traveled through and camped here.

The campground is surrounded by an open landscape of blackbrush and sagebrush hills with large rock formations in the distance. It is comprised of 10 campsites that can accommodate large RVs and trailers. There is no vegetation or other shade. Be prepared October to March for lows below freezing and from June to August for highs from 95 to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Campsites 5 and 6 are reservable for equestrian users. Horse corrals, trailer parking and riding options are available.

The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Track site is a short walk from the campground with interpretive panels that describe the unique dinosaur tracks that can be seen. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail is also within close proximity to the campground. The trail showcases dinosaur bone still encased in rock.

Numerous Off Highway Vehicle and mountain bike trails are also within close proximity.

Recreation

The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. Tour operators offer guided hikes, rentals and evening entertainment. The area abounds with trails, dirt roads and canyons waiting to be explored.

There are numerous OHV and mountain bike trails in the immediate area as well as options for equestrian users and hikers.

Facilities

Each campsite has a gravel parking area for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles. Horse corrals are available for equestrian users.

There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups.

Natural Features

Paleontologists have found a treasure trove of dinosaur remains in the rock formations of the Moab area. The record of dinosaurs and other ancient animals in the Moab area is one of the best in the country. The Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracksite is a short walk from the campground and the Mill Canyon Dinosaur Bone Trail is one mile from the campground.

Courthouse Rock and the Monitor and Merrimac rock formations set the backdrop for the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.

The description, directions and fees are the Bureau of Land Management’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • hiking
  • horse camping
  • horseback riding
  • information site
  • mountain biking
  • observation site
  • off highway vehicle trails
  • off road vehicle trails

The land around Courthouse Rock Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated March 11, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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