Willow Springs Designated Camping
UtahRaptor State Park
Write a Review Willow Springs Trail Moab, UT 84532 801-538-7220 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.6968, -109.6981
Overview of Willow Springs Designated Camping
As of May 15, 2022 there is a $15 fee for use of this area. First-come, first-served. The Willow Springs area is the location of the new UtahRaptor State Park. This area is undergoing changes and construction of the new park may begin in the coming months. Primitive camping will continue to be available during planning and construction. Updates are available on the UtahRaptor website. Please respect all signed area closures and camp only at existing fire rings.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by Fuzydice on 10/24/2024
Longest RV Reported: 43 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by J Stark on 10/12/2021
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,429 ft / 1,349 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Willow Springs Designated Camping
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 801-538-7220
swan-bull asked on 4/10/2023
Can anyone confirm the 2 night maximum someone else posted about?
JoJo In Idaho asked on 5/8/2022
Are the Willow Springs Campsites still open or has construction started on the new UtahRaptor State Park? Thanks!
Wyopooh asked on 3/26/2022
Has anyone been here recently? Is it still open to boondocking or has construction started on the new State Park? We ...
Mikem asked on 10/10/2021
Does anyone now when Willow Springs is scheduled to close to dispersed camping? I know it's supposed to go away sinc...
MJ asked on 8/25/2021
How busy does the Willow Springs Trail dispersed campsites get in mid-September? Do you think there will be spots av...
Chuck asked on 6/7/2021
Hello from Ohio, my wife and I are going to be in this area July 9th & 10th - do you think there will be plenty of pl...
dmuns asked on 4/21/2021
Can a small front wheel drive vehicle safely make it to a viable camping spot in this area?
Thenextexit asked on 3/8/2021
How busy is the camping at Willow Springs Trail in March?
Dancing Duo asked on 3/10/2020
From here could we ride our e-bikes to either Moab or Arches (preferably on trails away from cars :D).
Reviews of Willow Springs Designated Camping 129 people have reviewed this location.
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“If people respected campground etiquette ”
Reviewed 6/1/2019
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| Days stayed: | 12 |
| Site Number: | N/A |
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This is a good spot with great views. There is no lack of a place to park. Holds at least 100 people, however, with big parking areas comes big a*holes. There are kids that are loud and blare music all night, there are people that let their generators run all night, and there are people that let their dogs run free unleashed. There is ... more
This is a good spot with great views. There is no lack of a place to park. Holds at least 100 people, however, with big parking areas comes big a*holes. There are kids that are loud and blare music all night, there are people that let their generators run all night, and there are people that let their dogs run free unleashed. There is also a good amount of dust. It’s a great spot, but please remember to be respectful of other people’s space and night time hours. Cell phone and internet is spotty. The more people around, the less the coverage works. There are also a lot of ATV’s in the area.
Jane C would stay here again
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“Easy to find a place”
Reviewed 5/30/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Coming from the Netherlands!
A big, big campground. Easy to find, and easy to find a place for our little RV.
It costs many bumps before find this place, but that is dirt road :)
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“Best BLM camping yet!”
Reviewed 5/20/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 0 |
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This BLM location is the best I've been to, the location is perfect for visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks and not very far from the town of Moab. The road is gravel but in excellent condition. There are circles where up to a dozen campsites can be close, or so many areas where there are single sites. I chose a pull-off clo... more
This BLM location is the best I've been to, the location is perfect for visiting Canyonlands and Arches National Parks and not very far from the town of Moab. The road is gravel but in excellent condition. There are circles where up to a dozen campsites can be close, or so many areas where there are single sites. I chose a pull-off close to the main road and met several campers and became friends. Even in the rain this location doesn't wash out; the red dust is pretty bad though, especially on windy days. Check Google Maps, this spot goes very far back and can easily house more than 100 RVs or tents.
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Lisa's RV Experience would stay here again
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“Great free tent camping! ”
Reviewed 5/16/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Tent camped here and it was perfect! Each site had a fire circle and it was easy to access. 10 mins from Arches visitor center.
Meadow. O would stay here again
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“Good campsite to explore Moab area”
Reviewed 5/15/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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Easy to find , easy to drive our 36’ rig and locate a site. Busy campsite but quiet with RV and tents. Just know it can get a little dusty but we were not too bothered. Interesting views.
BevZ would stay here again
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Reviewed 5/13/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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Lots of campers here-luck of the draw to find a spot -especially for larger rigs. When it rains-it can get tricky with ruts. We parked 1/4 mile in. Very limited cell-sometimes you can’t dial out . Views are amazing. Many many people are driving way too fast up and down the road. Scary if you are walking-not to mention the dust! Most... more
Lots of campers here-luck of the draw to find a spot -especially for larger rigs. When it rains-it can get tricky with ruts. We parked 1/4 mile in.
Very limited cell-sometimes you can’t dial out .
Views are amazing. Many many people are driving way too fast up and down the road. Scary if you are walking-not to mention the dust! Mostly ATVS, pick ups and motorcycles. Only about 6 miles from Arches Nat’l Park.
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“Busy, dusty, but worth it”
Reviewed 5/4/2019
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 34' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Mostly reiterating what other reviews have said - if you dont like the dust, dont come. Yes of course expect dust in the desert, but because this place is so busy and so much dust is being kicked up.. it was like driving through a foggy storm when we returned to camp in the dark. Also, be prepared for some 'extreme jacking' (as we ca... more
Mostly reiterating what other reviews have said - if you dont like the dust, dont come. Yes of course expect dust in the desert, but because this place is so busy and so much dust is being kicked up.. it was like driving through a foggy storm when we returned to camp in the dark.
Also, be prepared for some 'extreme jacking' (as we call it) as it seems very few sites are actually nice and level. The drive off the main road and into your chosen site may be very very bumpy!
That said... Free camping within 15min of downtown Moab and quick access to multiple NP's, with clear views of the La Sal mountains and Arches NP... You definitely cannot go wrong!
MrCool would stay here again
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“Busy and dusty”
Reviewed 5/1/2019
| Days stayed: | 14 |
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After pulling into dalton wells and not wanting to risk going past the sandy wash, I turned around to head to willow springs. The loose sand at dalton wells looked to be too risky for our huge rig. At willow springs the road in was bumpy but manageable. There were tents everywhere from mountain bikers out riding during the day and c... more
After pulling into dalton wells and not wanting to risk going past the sandy wash, I turned around to head to willow springs. The loose sand at dalton wells looked to be too risky for our huge rig. At willow springs the road in was bumpy but manageable. There were tents everywhere from mountain bikers out riding during the day and crashing there at night. We found a smaller spot but took it due to lack of other spaces. Keep in mind it was Jeep safari 2019 while we were there, and wow off-roaders of all types were everywhere. Aside from the traffic in and out of this spot during the day it is surrounded by thousands of biking and hiking trails, and perfectly located near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. We filled our water tanks at a truck stop west on 70, and the sporting goods store in town has free filtered water for any jugs you bring in. They also have friendly workers and any outdoor product or accessories you may need.
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Kobras Journey would stay here again
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“Great views and easy access- Big Rig Friendly ”
Reviewed 4/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 40' (Fifth Wheel) |
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Great location just north of Moab and Arches NP. Large facilty and can handle any size rig. At the time of this writing Apr 2019, the roads further back become rough and rutted. We have a 40’ fifth wheel so we chose a site only 1/4 mile in. You can go further if you’re risk tolerant. We will come back. Very convenient to M... more
Great location just north of Moab and Arches NP. Large facilty and can handle any size rig. At the time of this writing Apr 2019, the roads further back become rough and rutted.
We have a 40’ fifth wheel so we chose a site only 1/4 mile in.
You can go further if you’re risk tolerant.
We will come back. Very convenient to Moab, Arches, Canyonlands and more.
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wnorton would stay here again
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“Written from a big rig point of view after arriving on Saturday and it rained 3 prior. ”
Reviewed 3/22/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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I had read and reread all the reviews written about this place. And then read them again. Read those reviews, people had good things to say. About 1.4 miles down Willow Springs road you will see the sign for Dinasauor Tracks. Willow Springs Road continues to the left, there is no camping past this point. Straight ahead is a lo... more
I had read and reread all the reviews written about this place. And then read them again. Read those reviews, people had good things to say.
About 1.4 miles down Willow Springs road you will see the sign for Dinasauor Tracks. Willow Springs Road continues to the left, there is no camping past this point.
Straight ahead is a loop road (actually it is part of the Sovereign Trail System until you reach the outcropping of rocks) The loop continues around and comes out there on your right.
I suggest you STOP here, there is a larger flat camping area here, and walk this “loop. About half way down to the permanent outhouse there were serious ruts, muddy and deep. We saw many try to go through this area, some unsuccessfully. Also there were some serious ruts near the rocks and then again at the end of this loop.
We would probably not camp along the 1.4 mile dusty road, even though it’s free. Spaces are not all that level.
We were there for 4 nights, coming in on a Saturday. We were lucky to find a spot (a nice one, the 3rd roped off area on the loop before the permanent outhouse), it felt like a campground after boondocking in privacy the week before.
After 4 days you scout the place out. Next time we will check out the unnamed road to the right about 0.7 miles from the highway up to a relatively flat mesa, there is even some shade. The entrance did look a bit tricky due to ruts, but they were dry and there were some great spots back there.
Now go read those other reviews!
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FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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- fire ring
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