Free & Dispersed camping · Utah
Willow Springs Road (Moab)
The classic free slickrock camping outside Arches
SettingFree & Dispersed
StateUtah
Best seasonSpring & fall
ReserveFree dispersed (no reservation; BLM)
A washboard BLM road off US-191 that’s the go-to free dispersed camping near Moab and Arches — slickrock pull-offs with red-rock views, minutes from the park gate. First-come and popular, so arrive early.
Don’t missRed-rock sunset from a slickrock camp
RVs & rigsRV & van friendly (washboard road); no services
What’s here
- Minutes from Arches
- Slickrock pull-offs
- Moab trails
- Dark skies
Reservation windows, fees, and seasonal/road closures change — confirm with the managing agency (Recreation.gov, the state park system, or the forest/BLM office) before you go, and check fire restrictions and pack-it-out rules, especially for free dispersed sites.
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