FREE Legal Boondocking in Moab, UT
Hey friends. Just watched a video on youtube, then called BLM to confirm it is free and legal.... A road called Klondike Bluffs Rd, 12 Miles north of Moab. East side of 191 has dry camping spots th...
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Oh, there's boondocking alright around Moab. One just has to know where to go and make sure you're not in a restricted area. Map
On BLM 142, about 2 1/2 miles in from the highway, there is a sign prohibiting camping beyond that point, so look for a spot before that.
Besides the Klondike Bluffs Road, a little over six miles further north is the North Klondike Bluffs Road. About a mile or so in there is a pit toilet. Another mile in there's another near the trailhead for the dinosaur foot prints. Keep an eye out for signs prohibiting camping in a couple of places out that way.
Of course there's dispersed camping along the first mile and a half or so up the Willow Springs Road which turns off of US 191 just short of two miles north of the intersection with UT 313. Do watch for the left turn about 1 1/2 miles in. No camping on that road. Besides, it's got a sandy wash to cross. Unfortunately, Willow Springs Road is well known and absolutely packed much of the time. It is on state lands and I understand the state is looking at trying to control the overuse out there. Nothing has happened yet, however.
But if you use the above map in conjunction with Google maps, you can pinpoint some obvious camping sites not within the restricted areas. You may not be quite so close to town, but at least it's a camping site.
One more hint: If you can find a boondocking site south of town, getting in and out of Moab is much easier. Heading back into Moab from the north (Arches, etc.) in the afternoon/evening can mean waiting in a mile or two long line of cars.
On BLM 142, about 2 1/2 miles in from the highway, there is a sign prohibiting camping beyond that point, so look for a spot before that.
Besides the Klondike Bluffs Road, a little over six miles further north is the North Klondike Bluffs Road. About a mile or so in there is a pit toilet. Another mile in there's another near the trailhead for the dinosaur foot prints. Keep an eye out for signs prohibiting camping in a couple of places out that way.
Of course there's dispersed camping along the first mile and a half or so up the Willow Springs Road which turns off of US 191 just short of two miles north of the intersection with UT 313. Do watch for the left turn about 1 1/2 miles in. No camping on that road. Besides, it's got a sandy wash to cross. Unfortunately, Willow Springs Road is well known and absolutely packed much of the time. It is on state lands and I understand the state is looking at trying to control the overuse out there. Nothing has happened yet, however.
But if you use the above map in conjunction with Google maps, you can pinpoint some obvious camping sites not within the restricted areas. You may not be quite so close to town, but at least it's a camping site.
One more hint: If you can find a boondocking site south of town, getting in and out of Moab is much easier. Heading back into Moab from the north (Arches, etc.) in the afternoon/evening can mean waiting in a mile or two long line of cars.
