About Horsethief Campground
Campsites are tucked in the pygmy pinyon-juniper forest on the mesas above Moab, yet offer great views. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground has four loops: Appaloosa, Buckskin, Cayuse, and Dapple. Appaloosa, Buckskin, and Cayuse loops have 56 campsites that can accommodate RVs. Dapple loop has 28 tent campsites with no generators allowed. There are five group campsites available for reservation through Recreation.gov. The area has many mountain bike trails and 4WD roads nearby. The campground is close to Canyonlands National Park and Dead Horse Point State Park. Individual Sites: 83 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site);
Group Sites: 5 (reservable); Water: No; Toilets: Yes; Hook-ups: No.
(Note: this is a different recreation site from the "Horsethief Camp" located in the Needles, CA area).
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Location & Directions for Horsethief Campground
82 East Dogwood Avenue, Moab, UT 84532 United States
Elevation: 1,778 ft
Highway access
Horsethief Campground is located approximately 10 miles from US Highway 191, which provides access to the nearby town of Moab and connects to Interstate 70 to the north.
Near Canyonlands National Park
The closest entrance is: Island in the Sky Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 9.4 mi · 16 min
Near Arches National Park
The closest entrance is: Arches National Park Entrance Station
Approximate drive: 13.3 mi · 23 min
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Last updated: October 7, 2026