Use Moab as a base for Arches and Canyonlands, and choose your campsite before choosing your rig. Developed RV parks offer simpler logistics; park and BLM sites call for more self-sufficiency. Check the exact site length, current park-entry requirements, and local camping boundaries before heading out.
Rig check: Devils Garden sites range from 20 to 40 feet. A campground maximum does not mean every site fits your RV. Check the booking details.
Choose your kind of basecamp
For a first rental, a reservable RV park with hookups makes an easy home base. For a quieter park stay, look at Devils Garden inside Arches. For a simpler BLM campground, expect to bring your own supplies and confirm the site’s services before arrival.
Devils Garden welcomes RVs and trailers, but individual sites range from 20 to 40 feet. Read the site listing and include your vehicle combination when checking fit. Check NPS campground details →
What should you book first?
Lock in a campsite that fits your dates, total length, and power needs. Then reserve a matching rental. Keep travel time between camp and the park in your plan; a beautiful out-of-town campsite can add driving to every day.
Camping restrictions around Moab vary by zone. Do not assume an empty dirt road permits overnight camping. The BLM visitor guide maps campground-only and designated-site areas and requires a portable toilet system or human-waste disposal bags for dispersed camping. Open the BLM Moab visitor guide →
An unhurried three-day plan
- Day 1 · Arrive and get settled. Pick up groceries and water, check into camp in daylight, and take a short nearby walk. Save the ambitious drive for tomorrow.
- Day 2 · Arches at your pace. Confirm current entry procedures and conditions. Start early, choose walks for your ability and the forecast, and leave time for shade and rest.
- Day 3 · A second landscape. Plan a Canyonlands viewpoint outing, allowing for the return drive. Pack down camp deliberately and leave enough time for your rental return.
Pack for dry air, sun, and dust
Bring sun protection, layers for changing temperatures, offline maps, and a way to carry drinking water away from the rig. Keep a separate reserve for unexpected delays. Store shoes and dusty equipment where they will not coat your bedding.
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Does a campsite reservation include an RV?
No. A campsite and an RV rental are normally separate bookings. Confirm that the site fits the complete vehicle, and check campground delivery rules if you want a host to bring the RV.
Are these itineraries guided or booked trips?
No. These are suggested starting plans. You book your own campsite, rental, and activities. Check current alerts, road conditions, and operating details with the responsible park or land manager.
What should I verify just before leaving?
Recheck your campsite details, site length, hookups, road access, weather, park alerts, and relevant permits or entry arrangements. Save the key information offline.
