Moab , Utah

[Bayoubass]

Planning a fall trip (late September ) there. Any suggestions for RV parks? I'm pulling a 20' Outback Hideout. Planning on some easy biking and hiking. Thanks

[djsamuel]

Lauren wrote:
Thank you, Sandi.

+1

[Lauren]

Thank you, Sandi.

[answerswillvary]

Time to drop the subject of Spanish Trails. Too many posts containing personal attacks are being deleted.

Nuff Said.

[dkreuzen]

I have stayed at Spanish Trails RV over 10 times for a week each time and have never had a problem with the campground. They have recently expanded and have some long sites. I also know that some campgrounds start closing for the winter in September so make your reservations early.

[Padlin]

Roy&Lynne wrote:
How hard is it to find a good campsite in the Moab area early fall. We are also planning a trip, and dry would be fine.

It's not, as long as you get there fairly early, be aware of weekends, and there is a school holiday or some such that causes a long weekend where everything fills up real early. Think it was something like Utah Days, believe it was in October.

[Lauren]

I have been RVing for 18 years and posted on here for a very long time. VERY rarely have I said anything negative on here, RV Park Reviews or anywhere else.

That is not the way I run my life ... on here or anywhere. And I tell the truth which is usually well documented based on emails, etc. with the person, etc.

I am well known as a person who spends a lot of time handing out compliments and praise a lot to all kinds of places. I have learned that goes a lot further.

However, it was once written about me in a national publication in my working career some 30 years ago - "Lauren is ethical, honest, loyal, fair and will go more than the extra mile for you -- but don't ever cross him."

[RedRocket204]

D.E.Bishop wrote:
I don't know what the campsite availability will be in late Sept. and I would suggest contacting the Chamber and asking them(or if they have a Tourism Council). We made a last minute decision on May 23rd to go that way from Las Vegas and campgrounds were packed.

It's because Spring and Fall are prime time for Moab where the majority of group get together's, rallies and meets are all happening in Moab. Summer is just way too hot and winter is way too cold with snow/rain. Moab is an adult outdoor enthusiast's playground and attracts a lot of people looking to do MTBing, Hiking, Climbing, ATV, SxS, Jeeping, Camping, etc. Then add in Arches NP which is right there too...

I've attended two ATVing meets the last two years during spring in Moab and we always try and plan having our meet not during the biggest events. You can look up that info on the Moab Chamber of Commerce web page to see a lot of that info. Highly recommended to reserve months in advance for RV spots or cabins in Moab during the prime times.

[D_E_Bishop]

I don't know what the campsite availability will be in late Sept. and I would suggest contacting the Chamber and asking them(or if they have a Tourism Council). We made a last minute decision on May 23rd to go that way from Las Vegas and campgrounds were packed. We ended up staying at Blue Mnt. RV park in Blanding. It is a ways out of Moab but very nice. We can't hike or bike so we were more interested in Four Wheeling and wanted to visit The Needles section of Canyonlands NP. We planned on one or two days there and spent five instead.

The DW met a great volunteer at the visitors center in Monticello, her name is Mary and she know the area and attractions. We traveled up to Moab on Saturday May 28th to see the upper Colorado and were amazed to see the line to get into Arches was 2 miles long and the Hwy Dept. Had blocked the right lane off for the folks trying to get in but had stationed a vehicle at the back of the line saying entry was closed for the day. Last year it supposedly was four miles long and was back into town.

The are other places to see, Muley Point, Moki Dugway, Valley of the Gods, Natural Bridges... Too many to list here.

There are a lot of hiking trails all over the area and the area is unbelievable.

Have a great trip.

[Bayoubass]

Wow, thanks for all your replies on this topic, I appreciate it and will consider the options. We do want full hookups so that limites our choices but that's ok. Haven't been to moab since the early 90's and we were on motorcycles. Thanks again folks.... Kenny

[djsamuel]

Lauren wrote:
Just NOT Spanish Trail. PM me if you want more details.

Lauren has his reasons for his statement, and certainly PM him if you have concerns. My wife and I stayed at Spanish Trail in September 2014 and really liked it. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. However, there are other options.

[2gypsies1]

I would also highly recommend Dead Horse Point State Park. The area is truly awesome and would be ideal for bike riding. It's close enough to do things in Moab.

I'd also recommend staying in Arches National Park if you can do without hookups. You'll be right there for tremendous hiking. Regardless, sign up in advance for the Fiery Furnace ranger-led hike. You'll never do anything like it again. It's very popular so reservations are a must. Don't wait until you get there.

Early September can still be hot for hiking and biking. Later through October would be best.

[Roy_Lynne]

How hard is it to find a good campsite in the Moab area early fall. We are also planning a trip, and dry would be fine.

[Padlin]

Stayed at Horsethief for a few days, nice but try and stay away from the outhouses, clean enough but the smell is pretty bad if you are down wind. No water or hookups. First come first serve, get there late am for a decent site.

Portal in town worked out fine if you need hookups or just for a day to do laundry and get groceries. Usually full but you can probably get reservations.

Devils Garden in Arches was the best of the bunch, has water available but no hookups. Very hard to get into, might well be too late.

[mvpmich]

Stayed in the Moab KOA. It's a little south of town but had plenty of room and nice pull through sites.