Courthouse Rock Campground
Mill Canyon Dinosaur Trail
Write a Review Mill Canyon Rd. (BLM 215) Moab, UT 84532 435-259-2100 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.7202, -109.7342
Overview of Courthouse Rock Campground
Please note that drinking water is NOT available at these campsites and plan accordingly.
Please do not drive through campgrounds when "Full" signs are posted. The campgrounds are full and the noise and lights disturb fellow campers!
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by carl2591 on 5/9/2024
Longest RV Reported: 35 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by SomedayIsNow on 5/28/2022
Number of Sites 10
Pad Type gravel
Elevation 4,494 ft / 1,369 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 50 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Courthouse Rock Campground 7 people have reviewed this location.
“great BLM campground north of Moab some 22 miles.. ”
Reviewed 5/9/2024
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
While this is a bit out of the downtown area its quiet, with great cell service from ATT and Tmobile with LTE and 5g TM.. Want to stress to big rigs to NOT go past the campground.. Its rocky and some steep drops.. The road Cotter Mine Rd will take you back to 191 but not in a good way... We drove in pickup truck and it was rough w... more
While this is a bit out of the downtown area its quiet, with great cell service from ATT and Tmobile with LTE and 5g TM..
Want to stress to big rigs to NOT go past the campground.. Its rocky and some steep drops.. The road Cotter Mine Rd will take you back to 191 but not in a good way... We drove in pickup truck and it was rough with some steep rocky sections.. (passed a guy in dodge charger coming through so what the heck do i know. :)
The campground according to sat view has gotten up updates.. there are now 10 designated spots with #5 and 6 reservable on recreation. gov site. they, 5,6 also have picnic table shelter.. very nice. there is also a new pit toilet that is hard to describe.. its a metal building that is open at bottom and top about a foot.. when it windy you know it.. :) will post picture ..
The turn off hwy 191 to Mill Canyon Rd and acrossing RR track is a bit as it goes up hill to cross tracks.. take it at angle and you will be fine.. the road coming in has a dip and lots of the usual BLM road "rumble strips, washboard" thing going on...
The wind comes from the west or north or NW for the most part.. when we arrive the wind was 25 mph from the west... we got in spot 8 which put door on downwind side and belive me it would rip your door off getting out.
Rate is $20 per night or 10 with appropriate pass.. the have QR codes or envelope with deposit box you can do.. did not see anyone come around to check but we were gone most of the time..
laundry in town is great and across from the Moab Food Truck Park on W100N.. turn right at 100 light and its on the right. :)
the other boondocking site,, Dalton Wells and Willow springs are different from when here in oct 2020.. they are now Utah State Parks,, they cost $20 per night no national pass discount..
lots of construction on the hwy as well.. it is now 4 lanes most of the way south and they are doing road work north to I-70 it looks like.
be sure to check out the short hike to dinosaur tracks in teh day parking lot and down past the campground to the right is old stage coach depot.. not to mention Arches and Canyonland. amazing to see..
if going to arches get time entry ticket..you need one to get in 8am -4pm.. plus NP pass or pay entrance fee. https://www.nps.gov/arch/planyourvisit/timed-entry-reservation.htm
there is trash onsite.. the big thing between #4 and #5.. :)
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“This Is An Amazing, Serene, Tucked Away But Still Accessible BLM Campground Site”
Reviewed 4/29/2023
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 5 |
Site Number: | 10 |
RV Length: | 33' (Travel Trailer) |
This BLM campground will hold a super special place in our families heart! It has spectacular views and we were privileged to be able to secure both a reserved spot ( which contains a horse coral and gorgeous hills, which must be booked online) as well as a first coke first serve, spot 10. It has stunning mountain, desert and red ro... more
This BLM campground will hold a super special place in our families heart! It has spectacular views and we were privileged to be able to secure both a reserved spot ( which contains a horse coral and gorgeous hills, which must be booked online) as well as a first coke first serve, spot 10.
It has stunning mountain, desert and red rock views, super clean and very peaceful. *We were probably the loudest people here, as we have 6 kids*
The night sky is incredible, on a clear night, which it was every night you have a view of the Milky Way . You are within 20 minutes of arches and Moab, we also were within 20 plus minutes to Canyon lands which is stunning as well, and not very crowded.
Unfortunately I broke my ankle walking around Balance Rock of all places 😅 in Arches, but also kind of a blessing because I’ve spent many moments staring out at the La Sal Mountains via our campside doors.
Having stayed in both the a more spacious site a top the slight hill and spot 10 that is first come first serve, I think we prefer spot 10 for the open feel and views and access to the entrance.
We have Chevy Express 3500 XL 15 passenger van and tow a 33 ft Transcend Xplor 265 BH and I will say navigating the entrance up over the railroad and over the cattle grate was a little nerve wrecking coming quickly off of the highway but we managed pretty well. There is a wash area that, if the sand were any deeper I feel like it would be a little more precarious, but we’re also on our maiden voyage and tend to aire on the side of caution. There is one hill on this larger and small rocked gravel road that you drive up before making your way down the road to the campground but as we crossed that you can see a clear shot of the campground and there were lots of bigger rigs here, which I’m sure navigated just fine.
Overall we loved our stay, this was our first BLM experience and are grateful to have tried a BLM campground first, so we can decide if we were ready for a little more off grid experience next time.
My husband also walked the kids to explore the dinosaur trail nearby and even our 19 month old had a blast!
Moab is a gem of a place, it has and will always hold a place in our hearts and for me personally a rock of remembrance as we trusted the Lord in the midst of a broken ankle but have learned that pain and beauty can co exist.
We would absolutely 100% recommend this spot!
****special note***
As far as dumping grey & black tanks and filling up on water, there are a few options, we used (3)5 gallon
Water and filled up at gearheads for free, we also dumped at the KOA in town, but there’s a maverick and another dump area in town before the Maverick on your right hand side about 1/4 of a mile prior to the Maverick on your left.
We also got to utilize the wash and fold service at the Moab Wash and Fold…
With quite a hefty load, they managed to get everything done in a day and we were so blessed by that as we needed all the help we could get with one momma down 😂
Again highly recommend and will absolutely be returning
Pionera would stay here again
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“Easy access, good cell, not for tents ”
Reviewed 5/28/2022
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 35' (Fifth Wheel) |
We had checked out this area on a previous trip to see the Dinosaur Tracks (currently closed for restoration). They have since marked out campsites with rocks, picnic tables and fire rings. Huge spaces, no trees (blazing sun), windy and rocky. Witnessed several very unhappy campers in tents. Our 35' 5th wheel had plenty of room. Great... more
We had checked out this area on a previous trip to see the Dinosaur Tracks (currently closed for restoration). They have since marked out campsites with rocks, picnic tables and fire rings. Huge spaces, no trees (blazing sun), windy and rocky. Witnessed several very unhappy campers in tents. Our 35' 5th wheel had plenty of room. Great landing spot for Canyonlands, Arches, and 15 miles to Moab. Right off 191. $20/night honor box ($10 if you have a national parks pass). Dumpster and clean vault toilet. No water or electric. Super quiet and great dark sky! Check out our video of Courthouse Rock Campground! https://youtu.be/kpmGiAl5J4E
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“Easy road to CG, large spot.”
Reviewed 4/22/2022
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 8 |
RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
Nice location, close to Arches NP, quit no road noise or train. Good cell connection AT&T
Robert would stay here again
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“Easy travel too location semi paved road to Courthouse rock Campground ”
Reviewed 5/15/2021
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | N/A |
There on May 14 2021,easy for big RV’s if you pass the Courthouse Rock Campgrounds there’s no easy turn around.. proceed with caution The Campgrounds is a big gravel lot, less dust,about 6 picnic tables and fire pits. There where about10 of us in there from Motorhomes, travel trailers , tents there was plenty of room . Has garbage... more
There on May 14 2021,easy for big RV’s if you pass the Courthouse Rock Campgrounds there’s no easy turn around.. proceed with caution
The Campgrounds is a big gravel lot, less dust,about 6 picnic tables and fire pits. There where about10 of us in there from Motorhomes, travel trailers , tents there was plenty of room .
Has garbage dumpster, one outhouse,
You are dry camping, level ground.
Many hiking areas to explore dinosaur artifacts.Great views,,Quiet night
Sal would stay here again
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“Gravel circle, historic area, trailhead”
Reviewed 6/11/2020
Nightly rate: | $10 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | NA |
Gravel entrance leads to large gravel circle to park in with a few scattered picnic benches and fire pits. 1 outhouse. We were only ones there. Quiet. In the morning a few cars pulled in to trailhead area to see dinosaur footprints on the Mill Canyon Dinosaur trail and a few others to go four wheeling. We walked the 1/4 mile trail in t... more
Gravel entrance leads to large gravel circle to park in with a few scattered picnic benches and fire pits. 1 outhouse. We were only ones there. Quiet. In the morning a few cars pulled in to trailhead area to see dinosaur footprints on the Mill Canyon Dinosaur trail and a few others to go four wheeling. We walked the 1/4 mile trail in the morning and enjoyed seeing the Dino tracks.
Jadesunset would stay here again
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“Just a big circular gravel lot. ”
Reviewed 3/20/2019
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Flat, gravel, circular lot with picnic tables and an outhouse. It could accommodate large rigs.
We did not stay here, but checked it out while out with our OHV. Sorry no photos!
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noted 5/7/2024
Site 5 and 6 are reserved only at recreation.gov site.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- horse corral
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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