Canyonlands N.P. Utah
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Topic: Canyonlands N.P. Utah
Posted By: jato
Subject: Canyonlands N.P. Utah
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2016 at 10:47am
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Am seriously considering Canyonlands N.P. for our destination this September. Anyone camp there? See there are only 2 campgrounds available inside the park and they are first come first serve. Alternative spots that you have stayed at while there would be appreciated. Thanks
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
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Posted By: Kokopod
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2016 at 12:21pm
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Very limited camping in both Canyonlands and Arches. Lots of state parks around Moab, and several private campgrounds in town - very close to both National Parks. September is perfect as far as temps. Still hot but manageable. ------------- 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k 2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
Posted By: Kickstart
Date Posted: 25 Jan 2016 at 1:15pm
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We've done that trip a couple times--back in the 90's and again last year for our 50th anniversary. We stayed both times at private campgrounds in Moab. Nothin' special--typical stack 'em in RV campgrounds. We did notice that Dead Horse Point State Park now has a nice and quiet campground.
Speaking of Dead Horse Point ($10 or so ST. PK. entrance fee), if you're an overlook oldster, as we've become, then Deadhorse is much more spectacular than Canyonlands. The turquoise potash ponds are quite something. Hikers, bikers, 4-wheelers can spend forever in Canyonlands. Days in the past for us, darn! We did a nighttime river tour out of Moab, and it was stunning under the riverboat lights. Arches is extra special when taken in before sunrise--quiet, less crowded, and very cool looking at the stars through some of the arches. Also lots of short hikes to some scenic arches and overlooks that even codgers like us can handle. Hole N the Rock tourist trap just outside Moab is kinda interesting if you want to add $5 or so to the local economy. Great area to visit, and Kokopod is correct about September, but us crowds of oldsters and lotsa bus tours still must be dealt with at that time of year. ------------- '10 RP 175-Replaced by 2014 Kodiak 173 QBSL '12 Toyota Tundra '05 Sportster (half a Harley) Retired-We're on Beach Time! |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 27 Jan 2016 at 8:47am
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Thank you very much for the info.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Pete Brayton
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2016 at 1:33pm
| Canyonlands National Park is one of my favorite places and the camping can't be beat. Also check out Dead Horse Point State Park which has two campgrounds, one inside the park and one just outside. If you happen to be mountain bikers, then you'll have fantastic biking on several trails inside the park that go along the canyon rim with views that can't be beat. Moab, Utah is a mountain biking mecca with beginner trails and trails that only experts dare ride. |
Posted By: spacemonkey
Date Posted: 30 Jan 2016 at 12:09pm
| There is a very nice first come first serve rv campground in canyon rims recreational area just south of Moab. It's quiet and secluded and rarely full. It's on the road that leads to the anticline overlook! |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 5:16pm
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Thank you Pete Brayton and spacemonkey for the info. If we can clear up some family issues before Septemeber it is a definite go, otherwise we may have to postpone until October. Maybe that would be better anyway as far as crowding/busyness goes. ------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: spacemonkey
Date Posted: 31 Jan 2016 at 8:59pm
| October is a perfect time to go. It's a bit cooler. September can sometimes still be really hot. |
Posted By: Webstas
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 12:43pm
| i love moab, im only a couple hours away from there |
Posted By: Kokopod
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 3:59pm
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Don't wait too long into October - the road conditions could begin to be an issue. ------------- 2017 Jayco Melbourne 24k 2013 Premier 19FBPR Formerly-2013 R-pod 177HRE 2011 Dodge Durango Love a good road trip |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 4:17pm
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Should be good at least into mid October or no? Are we talking snow? Probably, well we've been there before putting up with the white stuff in Michigan, Ontario, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Montana.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: ltroeller
Date Posted: 08 Feb 2016 at 5:40pm
| My husband and I stayed at Canyonland last October. We checked out the park in the afternoon the day prior to our arrival. We got to the park at 9AM and waited for a spot to be vacated. It is a beautiful campground. It was worth the wait. |
Posted By: knockabout
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2016 at 8:39pm
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If you don't mind a bit of a drive from Moab--about an hour or just less depending on how you drive, try Green River State Park in Green River. Nice shade trees off the river, clean with excellent showers, fire pits etc. I prefer it over the commercial stack'em up campgrounds in Moab. Can't remember the name of the resturaunt but try a MOAB Burrito (Mother of All Burritos), it's right on mainstreet. |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 12 Feb 2016 at 8:53pm
Thank you all for your advice and helpfulness. I am writing these all down and checking them out on the map. This is what we so enjoy about this forum. People helping/assisting people !  
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 4:49pm
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I know this is an old post, but I just found it. We spent several nights in a BLM campground about 5 miles outside of Moab on River Road. There were 2 camping areas there right on the river. They had large spaces, tables, fire pits and pit toilets but no water or power. there is a large spring (Matrimony Spring) right at the edge of Moab that all of the outfitters use for their trips. It is good water and easily available. Ask a local-everyone knows about it. It was a quick drive to Arches and not too far from Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 7:35pm
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Thanks Vann. BTW what is a BLM campground? Sounds really good, we usually like campgrounds that are more rustic (no electricity, no power) like what the national parks provide (or don't provide). Will check this out on google maps.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: dr.becky
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 12:20am
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We live in Park City and have been down in the area 3 times in the last month, Freemont, the Wedge and goblin valley. Canyon Lands is the south end of the San Rafeal Swell, a huge amazing area. Burea of Land Management areas you can do dispersed camping . Google this for more info on BLM and National forest service camping. This is our preference. We have a state park pass for access to water and dumps, then dry camp in the surrounding area. Much easier and quieter then camp grounds. How ever we do like the Freemont Indian state park with full hook ups. Nat Goe maps of the area are good. Fall or spring is the time to be there. Hauling over the passes after November 1 could be an issue. Let me know if you have other questions.
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 7:37am
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BLM campgrounds are managed by the Bureau of Land Management. The actual name of the campground was Big Bend-there was another one very close, but i can't remember the name. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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Posted By: dr.becky
Date Posted: 25 May 2016 at 9:42am
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We stop at BLM and NFS offices in the area and ask them where to camp depending on what we are doing, usually hiking. The Price BLM office was very helpful. We have had enough bad experiences in camp grounds we like a little more space between us. It can be hard to get reservation, but mostly we plan a week before for the weekend, depending on weather. When I figure out how to post pictures I will of last weekend. |