Near Moab
BLMWillow Springs BLM Dispersed (Moab)
- RV-friendly
- Tent camping
Insider tip · Free dispersed camping just outside Arches. Numbered sites along Willow Springs Road. Pack out everything including human waste (WAG-bag rule).
State Park / State Forest
Near Hanksville, Utah: $35–$50/night, rigs to 35 ft. Open Year-round. Book 16 weeks ahead via UT State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Hanksville, Utah
How much does camping at Goblin Valley State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Goblin Valley State Park Campground near Hanksville, Utah (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $35–$50/night, season Year-round, RV size limit Up to 35 ft. Reservations: 16 weeks ahead via UT State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$35–$50/night
Season open
Year-round
RV size limit
Up to 35 ft
Reservation window
16 weeks ahead via UT State Parks portal
The insider read
Mushroom-shaped 'hoodoo' field — unique-fish geology. Closest legal camp to Little Wild Horse Canyon slot (BLM 30 min). Dark Sky Park.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at stateparks.utah.govOn site
Book it right
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
Keep exploring
Near Moab
BLMInsider tip · Free dispersed camping just outside Arches. Numbered sites along Willow Springs Road. Pack out everything including human waste (WAG-bag rule).
Near Moab
PrivateInsider tip · Closest full-hookup pool-equipped camp to Moab. Books out Mar-Apr (Jeep Safari) + Oct (slickrock season). Pool is essential summer heat relief.
Near Springdale
NPSInsider tip · Only NPS Zion camp with hookups. Walking-distance to Pa'rus Trail (paved, dog-OK). Shuttle bus stop at the campground; cars banned in canyon Apr-Oct.
Near Springdale
NPSInsider tip · Shorter booking window (14 days) than Watchman — better cancellation pickup odds. Walking distance to visitor center + shuttle.
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