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Desert Moon Campground and RV Park

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· Thompson Springs, Grand, Utah

11 acres hosted by The Desert Moon T.

5 RV/tent sites

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Near Arches National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Arches.

Near Canyonlands National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Island in the Sky.

Setup your tent and enjoy some respite before and after exploring the beautiful canyons and desert landscapes that surround the Desert Moon and beyond. We have 2 showers, bathrooms, potable water, picnic tables, and wifi on site. There is also a covered seating area for guest use by our Inn. There are 5 campsites total. Please note, the Union Pacific Railroad is right across the street, with trains passing by multiple times a day and night. There will be noise at night. Campsites are relatively close together so you will likely see other campers during your stay. Also, there is not a lot of shade on the property so be prepared. Thompson Springs began as a railroad stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the mid to late 1800's. It soon became a shipping point and community center for local farmers, cattle ranchers and sheepherders. It is now a ghost-town with a population of 50 people. The Desert Moon has a true wild western past. The old dancehall on the property, The Cactus Caberet, once served as the town bar and brothel. We are currently in the process renovating the dancehall into a venue for live music and retreats. There are 8-12 staff members living on site in their personal RV's at all times. We are a small community of artists, builders, and adventurers. We are constantly working to improve this property that came under our ownership in July of 2020. Feel free to come say hello and ask us about what we are building here! Thompson Springs is a true "ghost town" with no retail or restaurants except a 7-11 off the I-70 exit. The towns of Moab and Green River are only a half hour drive away and are full of regional and eclectic restaurants and shops. The Desert Moon is located just four miles from the Sego Canyon Rock Art in the Bookcliffs featuring pictograph and petroglyph panels from three different Native American cultures: Barrier, Fremont, and Ute. Be sure to check them out! There are miles of off-road trails accessible from our property. Some require a 4x4 vehicle or dirtbike, but many are well maintained enough for almost any vehicle.Setup your tent and enjoy some respite before exploring the beautiful canyons and desert landscapes that surround the Desert Moon and beyond. We have 2 showers/bathrooms and potable water on site. The Desert Moon has been serving the greater Moab area since the coal mining days of the mid 1930's. Thompson Springs began as a railroad stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad in the mid to late 1800's. It soon became a shipping point and community center for local farmers, cattle ranchers and sheepherders. It is now a ghost-town with a population of 50 people. The Pacific Union Railroad is right across the street with trains passing by around 5 times per day. There are 10 staff members living on site in their RV's. We are always working on projects around the property, feel free to come say hello at any time! *under new management as of July 2020*

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601 ratings · 457 reviews

John F.recommends

June 15, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Great little spot and fantastic location. Felt comfortable sleeping there, people respected the quiet times and gave us quick access to Arches NP!

John R.recommends

June 14, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

We enjoyed this funky little camp site. Great to have water, bathrooms, and showers (and nice and clean ones at that) at a tenting site. There were trains that passed through at night, but it seemed only around 11pm. If you’re from an urban environment you might not even notice. No fuss, no muss, easy going.

Isabella R.recommends

June 11, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Beautiful Gem near Arches NP

My friend and I stayed here for the night after a long fun day of hiking in Arches! The campground was beautiful and I enjoyed walking around the town and reading the history of Thompson. Showers and bathroom were good and the site was quiet at night. Does get a bit lively in the morning due to everyone getting ready for their next day of adventure and hiking! Would stay here again!

Matthew K.recommends

June 8, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Great spot to spend a night. Beautiful campsites with nice fire rings. Easy to access from highway.

Joe F.

June 6, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

Great hosts, horrible train horn

The location was the hardest part about this campsite. It is located next to railroad tracks with little shade, and that train pulls through the town blasting its horn at 3 in the morning. Nothing against the owners and it is not their fault, but DAMN that train wakes you up. Very nice and welcoming hosts! *side note, do not get the Econolodge in Burlington, CO; the AC unit sounds like a 737 taxiing for takeoff and makes you wonder if you are next to an airport.

Pauline F.recommends

June 4, 2024

Desert Moon Tent Camping

We really like it! It’s nice and cozy, even if the order camping site are close by. The train tracks are on the other side of the road. We freaked out early in the morning when we heard it. We still laugh about it though! Except from that, it’s quiet!

Location

Thompson Springs , Grand, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Timpanogos and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by The Desert Moon T.Joined in March 2018

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