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Smokie123
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Jan 17, 2016

Moab, UT

Hi Everybody!! First I'd like to thank anyone that is willing to take a minute and pass along any information it is much appreciated. My family and I along with a couple other families are planning a Jeep trip in June of 2017 to Moab to do some trail riding during a two week trip from Michigan. I'll be towing a goose-neck flatbed trailer with a truck bed camper mounted on it with my Jeep behind.

My big question is this... Recommendations as to where to stay? Electric hook up is all I'm really hoping to have. One of the families is not camping so some place that has rent-able park units/cabins might be a nice option as well. I'm fine staying in town or in any of the state or national parks. Please pass on any recommendations in regards to places regardless if they have what I motioned. I like options...

The only other information what would be helpful is what was on your top 5 things to see and do in Moab? Jeeping is kind of our theme but hiking is not out of the question.

Finally, is 6 to 8 days in Moab enough, not enough to much? Not opposing leaving early to see other sights of the area.

Thank you again,
Rob (in Michigan)

23 Replies

  • be sure to see Mesa Arch in the canyonlands. also if going south, catch the goosenecks. I stayed at a KOA on the south side of town, don't know about rentals however.
    bumpy
  • We stayed at Portal for 1 night before we could get into Devil's Garden, just on the northern edge of town om the main drag. Plenty of hotels and such if they don't have rentals on site, I didn't ask. Seems well rated by those who like commercial campgrounds. Had full hookups.
  • What kind of jeep do you have? How modified is it? Trail recommendations will depend on your jeep, your confidence, and your stamina.

    The only public park with electric that I can remember is Dead Horse Point State Park. difficult to get reservations though they have a site or two for walk ins and sometimes have cancellations (that is how we stayed there). With the private parks, they all looked pretty much the same. Check Passport America as some offer 1/2 price camping through PPA. If all sites are pretty equal, may as well pay less...

    It is a beautiful place. 6-8 days will only leave you wanting more but that is a good thing, right? :)

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