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.

Why camp here

Don’t miss: Red-rock sunset from a slickrock camp

RVs & rigs: RV & van friendly (washboard road); no services

What’s here

  • Minutes from Arches
  • Slickrock pull-offs
  • Moab trails
  • Dark skies

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