Going to Moab Utah? Here are 27 CAMPGROUNDS You Should Know About!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Special thanks to @ouRVisionNomadicLiving for the great interview!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Thank you so much Sean & Kristy for including us in this fantastic video.🍻 Sean & Angie

[@melodyassaro]

Sean and Angie did an amazing job.

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

@@melodyassaro thanks so much Melody. Sean did a fantastic job making this informational video. 👍

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Sean and Kristy, it was so awesome meeting you two at Goose Island. Thank you so much for the opportunity to be interviewed and provide some of the information about the BLM Campgrounds, and the Moab area. It was so fun to see us on your channel. Safe Travels until we meet again!!. Sean & Angie

[@melodyassaro]

Love your channel as well as LOLO

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

@@melodyassaro thank you. 😁

[@WhoaNellieRVAdventures]

Super Cool!!! Really excited to see you highlighted on the channel!!! WTG!!!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

@@WhoaNellieRVAdventures thanks Lucy. Sean & Kristi are rockstars. 😁

[@tonycathyhickman2512]

Great info! Thank you

[@2021-j2d]

Never lose hope and never ever give up on the greatness of out country 🇺🇸

[@jshepard152]

3:26 There's plenty to say about vault toilets! These are the USDA's SST "sweet smelling toilet" design that came out about twenty years ago. They may not look like much, but their airflow is engineered such that the vault toilet smell escapes out the big black pipe on top of the structure, and stays away from the user. If you've ever used a real hole-in-the-ground vault toilet, you'll instantly notice the drastic improvement that these provide.

[@jamesschreiner8649]

🇺🇸🎉👍...!!! Thank You 'SO' much, for this 'breath of fresh air' Informative 'Video'.!!!👏...A yearly traveler in Western US, been 10 yrs since Camping in 'Granstaff'(also called 'Negro Bill'),as it was my 'base camp' for 5 days, exploring all 'points' in & around Moab..(also So many Photo Op's),...at 80 yrs around the Sun, been blessed w/ good health to afford the Joy of 'Nature's Wonder's..especially in UT,CO,AZ,& CA....Thnx Again!🙏🇺🇸!!

[@Hiker_Mike]

I bought a nice trash pickup tool... I always pick up trash in campsites/forest, love it when I can find a nearby garbage can to dispose of all that trash.

[@mariatetrev2892]

We were out at a full service campground in Moab last October. When we went exploring drove right by all of these BLM campgrounds along the river. We will be back and make sure we stay at one of those great locations to save a lot of $$! Thanks for the interview with the camp host and all the added information!

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

Also, we are so glad you are getting back on track at the same time respect your time to grieve. Which, as we know and you know, has no time limit.

[@lindahays6752]

Hi Sean and Kristy! We wanted to let you know that we are actually here at Goose Island campground now, and we have been for the past 12 days. We absolutely LOVE this area! We were here in 2021 (we were camping off Willow Springs at that time free dispursed camping then, now Utah raptor campground, which they have really made some great improvements). We actually saw your truck at the Mesa Arch parking lot in Canyonlands! Unfortunately, we didn't see you all at that time. We would absolutely love to meet you all someday! Oh, we actually saw (after they had jumped) base cliff jumpers this morning! We wish we could have seen the entire thing! They landed right behind our camper in site number 13! Thank you for your videos. We always enjoy watching them! Gary & Linda Hays

[@PatIreland-k5i]

There are still folks who believe in keeping the land clean and beautiful. Thanks for making the point how important that practice is for RVers. A big thank you to all of the Hosts for their contribution to our public facilities.

[@melodyassaro]

Awesome video. Those are my friends Angie and Sean from ouRVision nomadic living on KZbin

[@MyLiveMoviesandFilms]

Thank you guys for giving us such a complete overview on BLM campaign near Moab and the great state and national parks in Utah!! Love your channel!

[@rebeccaperson8581]

That’s beautiful…I love the drone shots you get. I stayed in a very nice BLM campground just outside of Austin NV… simple, w/ nice clean bathroom, panoramic views, no one else around. It was wonderful.

[@henrysteinhauser7473]

We tent camped there , outside arches, October 2019. We. Also saw cliff jumping on the “road “side cliffs . Spoke to the jumper, he was from Germany….

[@williamfry6087]

That vault toilet looked really clean. We visited Moab and stayed in a hotel downtown - not expensive. Hiked Arches and drove through Indian Creek. Fantastic scenery. Worth several days to a week to explore.

[@janemuir3546]

We LOVED our time in Moab. The Maverick gas stations are the best!

[@JohnnyLawBMC]

We love your videos. This was an exceptional one. Great info. Kind of like telling a secret. Don't think we didn't get all your adult jokes in this video, too :)

[@briancarpenter6848]

The wife, kids and I did a trip to Moab in 2019 from our home near Seattle. It was the most amazing time! Moab and the surrounding areas are some of the most beautiful and inspiring places I have ever been. (It helps that my wife is a geologist!) We hope to get back down there in the near future!

[@patricklondon6006]

Kind of like Home Improvment.

[@timaz1066]

I’d like to travel the same way you two do and I’m thankful that there are still first come first serve campground. I just wish people would all raise their kids to never leave trash behind anywhere.

[@rogerloos420]

We stayed at willow springs dispersed camping North of town for 5 days. For free. We loved it! Granted it's not for everyone. There are so many options in moab!! Yes!!! Pack it in pack it out!!!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Roger, Willow Springs is no longer free. That area is State of Utah School Trust Lands and it was designated last year as the new "Utah Rapter State Park" The State has put a fee kiosk there, and at the Dalton Wells Road. It's $15.00 a night to stay there. In the next few years a campground & visitor center will be built.

[@nancychu1610]

It’s matter of home and school education! My son always picks up some ones trash all the time wile we are hiking 😊

[@patireland3345]

Our country is what we make of it and is certainly still to be enjoyed. Thank you, Camp Hosts - we appreciate your contribution. Thank you Maverick!

[@jeraldheinrich3589]

Big fan of the Moab area, nice to know the different camping options.

[@markpetrak3282]

If you are in peak or shoulder season Goose Island requires mostly luck to get a spot. We went in October and ended up all the way out in Big Onion Campground. It was terrific but another 20 minutes out.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Yes I think we got lucky 🍀 It really depends upon time of year, time of week, and time of day. Gotta grab a site when you can…

[@markpetrak3282]

@@LongLongHoneymoon GI was our first choice after a long drive from Seattle. and one by one we came up empty as we traveled up river. I think we arrived on a Monday or Tuesday. Nice thing about Big Onion(other than the name) is you are much further away from other campers. It is really quiet out there. Thx for your content. I really enjoy your stories and tips.

[@janiceharvey8488]

This was so helpful as we begin planning a trip out west. Thank you for so much information. Starting to plan such a big trip is rather intimidating.

[@COMMANDER-ONE]

6:50 we do know who we are. And we like your flamingo.! 😅

[@donnakano282]

Thanks for the reminder of Moab. We were there this past May and had a great time. We took the bike path past your campground, so know how beautiful it is.😊

[@NomadicRamblersAdventures]

Thank you so much for the information. We love Moab and want to go back on our way to Alaska.

[@bay9876]

One thing about the Moab you get really beautiful scenery for cheap overnights.

[@rodneylw10]

I am heading to Moab in May. I have been booking reservations like crazy. To hear there are options is a relief. I have been striking out quite a bit. I DID get in Zion. The other issue is that one week is Memorial Day weekend so it is crazy to get reservations.

[@deltabravo1257]

18:00 Maverik is awesome! There's one about 2 miles from my house. It's the only place I buy fuel when I'm at home and not traveling.

[@allanwarmflash4440]

hi guys we had a great time in the area last summer was very cool safe travels

[@snowbirdlady8496]

I did my last trip of the year to Moab. Stayed at Green River St. Pk. which I think is very nice. Then Dead Horse Point St. Pk. for the first time and it is really beautiful! Went down and got a fcfs at a BLM CG on the river past Goose Island. It was OK. One thing I realized is that due to the high canyon walls, you don't get much time for solar charging in October. FYI for visitors. Then beat it on home in an attempt to avoid the first snowstorm of the year. Glad I made it, because we had 50 mph winds and a foot of snow mid-October at my house! Good to see you back Sean and Christie!

[@Endless_Skyway_Adventures]

Some BLM campgrounds and NPS campgrounds offer a discount for seniors who possess a senior National Park pass. The Superbowl campground on Route 211 outside of Monticello did the last time we were there so look on the signs.

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

This is Sean, (the camphost in the video). All of the BLM C.G.s in the Moab Area offer 1/2 off the Camping Fee for holders of a Senior National Parks Pass and/or the Access National Parks Pass. So the current nightly rate for those pass holders is $10.00.

[@Todd_S]

If you're out in Utah, I hope to see you near Salt Lake City this year. Enjoy your time out west. I went to Arches NP last May, and it was amazing!

[@werejustapassinthru574]

Love this. We will be in that area this year for the first-time. Thank you. Y'all's HUMORe & Videos are AWESOME!

[@troyclawson5677]

Im glade you give us all this information, have a blessed week!

[@asadventures_moriicoddiwomple]

We had a great time at Goose Island Campground. We even enjoyed the nightly light show on the canyon walls from the riverboat cruise since we were there in June the year we went. Such a cool place!

[@dennisgardiner43]

Thank you both for the interesting/scenic BLM campgrounds information. Reminds me of one near Yellowstone 20 years ago. Glad to see more of you and Kristy again. Missed you guys.

[@williambader7296]

I'm taking an rv from va beach to Seattle to grand canyon and back. I've watched a ton of your videos. They are very very helpful

[@paulab984]

Thank you so much! We were there and never knew about these campgrounds.

[@jrlong3490]

Well done Sean. Beautiful area.

[@2021-j2d]

Hey, Sean & Kristy, beginning to think out a plan to Moab, possibly Goose Island, after this recommendation. How is the trip from AL/FL? Any areas we should do a bit more research on or avoid before towing our Airstream via the route? Any mountains, bridges, etc that are of concern? Nice of you to include the hosts. Those folks have hearts of gold. Also curious, does the state, county or someone else contract to empty dumpsters, pit toilets and how do they get water and cleaning supplies to maintain those pristine amenities?

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi, this is Sean (the camphost in the video) thanks for the kind comment. Because the BLM has 27 C.G.s in the area they employ a maintenance crew to maintain the campgrounds. Maintenance comes thru the CG and power washes the pit toilets twice a week, and will come as requested by the host if there is an issue. The BLM contracts with a garbage collection agency to empty the dumpsters as needed. They also contract with a septic company who routinely pumps out the pit toilets and hauls that human waste to Price, UT where it's processed.

[@susanprincipe2849]

Good to know about the Maverick - free dump & potable water - nice!

[@gigievans395]

Thx for this vid 💯👍❤️! Nobody talks about this option for beginners especially!

[@josepha.freivaldsr.9636]

Thanks for showing us a great use for our goldenage pass. When we get back on the road we'll be able to stay in some of the wonderful spots like this.

[@markdanford1910]

We found a very nice campground just south of Moab on 191 I think it’s called Devils Canyon Campground. Thanks love your videos.

[@markdanford1910]

Also has water and a dump station

[@PhotoAlbert]

Looks like terrific campsites at a terrific price and if I saw the sign correctly, it appears if you have a National Park Pass you can stay for just $10 per day. Hard to beat that price in such a terrific place!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi, this is Sean, the camphost in the video. The fee to Camp in any of the BLM Campgrounds in the Moab area is $20.00 a night. Holders of a Senior National Parks Pass, or the Access National Parks Pass are entitled to half off the camping fee. If you have any other questions let me know. Safe Travels. 🍻 Sean

[@UtahPaul]

I’m boondocking in Quartzsite Arizona

[@BloomByCC]

Great I’m depth info, thanks LoLoHo

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Scrambler85]

Great video, I plan to spend a month in the area later this year. Thanks for posting this 👍

[@SlooDon]

Thanks! My wife and I are just starting our RV wandering. Enjoy your content. New truck and small 5th wheel on the way. You've already helped us prepare through your older videos. Thanks again.

[@larryandamy]

Great vlog! You did not mention the 50% discount for campers with Senior Lifetime passes... Thanks

[@janewardguaraldi7975]

We have been following you two since the beginning, finding you while searching the internet to buy an Airstream. We have always been inspired by you. We were tenters for a couple of decades before Airstreamiing. We learned so much from you before hitting the road. We finally made a four month trip out west to many of those places you shared. Custer, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Zion, Moab, finally heading home (Florida) for Halloween. Thank you for all you have shared. Hope to meet you two some day.

[@rickrichardson5329]

I love the videos yall put out they are so much fun to watch and very informative. These are exactly what I like to see and very affordable

[@machfive916]

Excellent video. Great information with incredible drone footage. Hope y'all are well.

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thanks, same to you! We plan to be RVing the Florida coast in April, maybe we can swing over to New Orleans too. Look forward to meeting up with you someday.

[@bertkelly7650]

Thanks Uncle Sean! Say hi to aunt Crissy!

[@MountainDreamer225]

Thanks I just saw you show where you can dump your tanks thanks again

[@playingoutsideafter50]

Absolutely agree with you Sean Although some people don’t appreciate and take care of our campground environment We can Always do the right thing Leave it Better Than you found it 👍🏽

[@ShawnPatterson402]

very nice review of a very nice part of the world. As always, safe travels.....

[@campfirerob1089]

Always great info, thank you

[@donnag7434]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@bradwilliams4921]

I would really like to get back out to Moab one day. Thanks for the video.

[@Jeffbob442]

Perfect Sean! We are getting ready to get on the road for Utah to do the Big 5 and i saw Goose Island and area and thought...hmmmmm....so now we know! Good to here you guy's are back at it, this year has GOT to be better...for both of us!!??!

[@craig-n1f]

I have Ben Thair 2 times can’t wate to go back it’s a long drive from Detroit 😊

[@clintstinytrailerconversio5560]

I just left Moab... was the CG host at Ken's Lake then Big Bend. Any questions or if you want a tip or two, drop me a reply. Love the red-rock canyon walls.

[@tynyleaf3081]

How do you become a host?

[@DavidPopowich]

Thanks. Going in early June.

[@PJ-gp2hj]

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

[@Violet6776]

That has to be the cleanest vault toilet I have ever seen! No bugs!

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

I think they are pressure washed twice weekly!

[@bobinindiana]

Fabulous area around Moab! Have you heard of the Lake Monster Flood hundreds of years ago? I should like to RV the route of the flood from Montana to the Pacific Ocean!

[@patricklondon6006]

This is the best channel on KZbin!

[@leobachand8408]

Excellent video! Great info!!

[@njaco08]

This is a great video. Very informative. Thank you!!

[@user-dj8yo6nj1n]

If it is so competitive for spots they are almost all gone by 10 am then it seems you should find your spot, park in order that nobody else can claim it and then go pay for your fee at the envelope station. I assume you are allowed to do it in that order, park first, then pay, then go back (walk) and straighten and level up the trailer/RV last. Otherwise if you find a spot, circle back to the envelopes, pay, go (drive) back to the spot, it might have someone else sitting there instead and it creates an issue.

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi, this is Sean (the camphost in the video) yes, you pull into the campground, find a spot, then walk back up to the fee station and pay for it. 👍

[@mickster1780]

gorgeous country!

[@larryhuddleston55]

THATS ODD....at 5:52 reminds me of St. Elena Canyon on the Rio Grande in Big Bend....

[@Hovermaster]

Thanks Sean for the blurb on trash. It's one of the camping worlds most serious topics. It's probably a good thing I'm not King, because the penalty for littering would be pretty serious. A couple of other notes about Goose Island. You do have cell phone service there, but you won't have it with most of the other sites to the East. Also, there is a natural spring with water coming right out of a pipe in the vertical rock wall on the south side of the road just 1/4 mile away. People fill their water jugs there for free. Blue Skies

[@rodneylw10]

I am thinking about leaving next month. My only concern is getting out there and all the places are full!

[@healthcoachrene7351]

Great video! Definitely on my list now!

[@robertdoyen5434]

Being a Campos that looks like a fun way to spend a summer or even the fall. Did the host say how long they’re expected to stay in the park and besides a free campsite do they get any other amenities? Thanks From Wisconsin

[@WKINNEY]

Great info thank you!

[@furtrapper11]

Awesome, Thanks!

[@renaissancepoet]

17:12 That's the new Winnebago Ekko. Great concept but lousy quality control. They have a lot of problems... unfortunately.

[@pcloudy8564]

Thanks so much for the video and info. Have you stayed at Ken’s Lake Campground? If you have would you recommend it?

[@davidoverholt251]

really, I want you and Michelle tell me your travels, and share the holey campgrounds! Keep telling us the truth!

[@spikestubbs210]

"Swing by" 😄

[@ronseidel4244]

Hi Sean and Kristy, as was asked, what do you do about getting water and a dump station?

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Maverick in town has a free dump station. Also potable water. There is another source of potable closer too…

[@johnnyallan3640]

Thanks for the great video!

[@elizabethpreviti598]

When was this video done. Are u guys there now? Just curious about weather there now. Thanks. Great video. Stayed in private Rv park there last spring. Would love to stay in blm next visit 👍

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Elizabeth, this is Sean (the camphost in the video) Sean & Kristi showed up at Goose Island in early Nov.

[@rogerakers-qx5oh]

I love your video's. At my age (68) I worry about trying to hook up a trailer. I would have to have everything powered. I am on oxygen (thanks to Covid), but I am mobile it may take me longer to do things. I we were thinking of a Class C, but then you need to tow a car. What do you think would be easier to handle?

[@mlxx4612]

Hi guys, just wondering what kind of motor oil you use in your 6l and do you still use arch oil additives love your videos

[@truetexan7755]

Just wondering if there is a water point there to fill up fresh water tanks ??

[@kellyprobst3533]

There is a spring going towards Moab . So clean and cold

[@kellyprobst3533]

Oops , won’t be able to fill tanks from it

[@jacksanders7029]

How are you to secure your site when you go out exploring during the day if you travel in a van or truck camper?

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Jack, this is Sean (the camphost in the video). Generally people who are traveling in vans, or even rental RVs that need to use those as transportation will leave a campchair in the site, or some other item that indicates the site is occupied, along with having filled out the fee envelope and placed the detatchable tag on the site post. That said we often have people who register for a site and do not leave anything. This can potentially be an issue. The reality is that if you find a site that does not appear to be claimed for the day (nothing there) you need to first check to site post to ensure the site has not been paid for. As the host I would walk around and check sites several times a day. If someone came in, registered for the site but failed to leave anything I would put a cone in the site to help make it "look" occupied. I would also recommend that once you register for a site, to take a picture of the site tag showing your info and when you checked in. Occassionally tags are removed by people who later claim the site was vacant when they arrived. Having a picture that is timestamped can help if there is an issue. If you have any other questions let me know. Safe Travels!!

[@katecornell8233]

So good to know! Would just need to find a dump station. Any close that you know of?

[@kristymichael]

There are a couple in the town of Moab!

[@katecornell8233]

@@kristymichael thank you!!

[@rogerloos420]

There is a dump station at the maverick fuel station. At the south end of town.

[@katecornell8233]

@@rogerloos420 sweet!

[@lesthompson7923]

Great information, thanks for sharing! Could you offer up any suggestions on where nearby one could fill up water and propane tanks, and perhaps dump station possibilities?

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Les, this is Sean (the camphost in the video) the south Maverick in Moab has a free dump station and free water. There is a store in town called "Farm City" that fills propane, Farm City also has a dump station and water, but they charge to dump & fill. I believe they charge 5 bucks. 👍

[@lesthompson7923]

@@ouRVisionnomadicliving thank you Sean. This info is most helpful, and will aid in our planning out Moab BLM Campground visits! Hope to see it in 2023!!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Great option! I did not think there were many of these on BLM land. Thanks as always for a great, informative video. Take care and see you down the road! Dave.

[@StreamingNomad]

What's your thoughts on the wisdom of "arrive on Mondays for best choice"? I'm over at Zion for the next three weeks, then afterwards I'm at Fruita for the first two weeks they're open (Capitol Reef,) and then something like 76 days unplanned until the WBCCI International Rally in Wyoming - and my desire is to do two 14 day BLM stints, followed by full service campground two or three days and then rinse, repeat until Wyoming... I've been looking at these BLM sites in Moab area for a while.

[@kevinwilliams2261]

Great video, how close is the nearest dump station?

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Kevin. The Maverick that Sean mentioned in the video in on the south side of Moab about 5 miles from the Goose Island C.G.

[@lindakrusyna7275]

Very informative ....thanks. Big help. :)

[@JackFalltrades]

Excellent video, Uncle Sean. 😊

[@LongLongHoneymoon]

Thank you Jack 🙏

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Hi Sean, we will be out there in late September. Is there 1. a dump station? 2. potable water source? 3. Do they accept the National Park Lifetime Senior Pass? Thank you so much. Private campgrounds are getting insane. $50-$180+ per night and they are full!

[@donnadieckmann9822]

We have the same questions.

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

Hi Joe, this is Sean (the camphost in the video). There are 2 Maverick Gas Stations in town. The Maverick on the south side of town has a dump station and they allow RVers to dump, and fill fresh water for free there, Sean mentions this at the very end of the video. If you are able to fill water jugs, there is a spring located about a mile from the Goose Island C.G. called "Matrimony Spring" it is located about 300 yards east of the intersection of hwy 191 and 128. Its where I fetched water for us while hosting there. If you are the holder of a Senior N.P. Pass, or an Access N.P. Pass you are entitled to half off the camping fee at all of the BLM C.G.s in the area. In essence its 10 bucks a night to camp instead of 20. If you have any other questions let me know. Safe Travels!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

@@donnadieckmann9822 Hi Donna, this is Sean (the camphost in the video). There are 2 Maverick Gas Stations in town. The Maverick on the south side of town has a dump station and they allow RVers to dump, and fill fresh water for free there, Sean mentions this at the very end of the video. If you are able to fill water jugs, there is a spring located about a mile from the Goose Island C.G. called "Matrimony Spring" it is located about 300 yards east of the intersection of hwy 191 and 128. Its where I fetched water for us while hosting there. If you are the holder of a Senior N.P. Pass, or an Access N.P. Pass you are entitled to half off the camping fee at all of the BLM C.G.s in the area. In essence its 10 bucks a night to camp instead of 20. If you have any other questions let me know. Safe Travels!

[@donnadieckmann9822]

@@ouRVisionnomadicliving Thank you!

[@ouRVisionnomadicliving]

@@donnadieckmann9822 you bet, safe travels. 👍