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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“Easy and so convenient”
Reviewed 9/19/2020
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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Easy access and good location close to Arches National Park and downtown Moab. Canyonlands and Dead Horse is 30 min. Great road biking routes nearby, and close enough to ride to town. Many sites to choose from and most are suitable for bigger rigs. Porta Potties scattered throughout area. Extremely dusty from dirt road, but most a... more
Easy access and good location close to Arches National Park and downtown Moab. Canyonlands and Dead Horse is 30 min.
Great road biking routes nearby, and close enough to ride to town.
Many sites to choose from and most are suitable for bigger rigs. Porta Potties scattered throughout area.
Extremely dusty from dirt road, but most area campgrounds are the same - and this one is FREE. Was busy when we were there - many RVs coming and going - but room for everyone and all quiet at night
We had only 1-2 bars for both ATT and Verizon (ugh!) which is the main reason we didn’t stay longer. Would def stay again.
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Catching Air would stay here again
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“Open space”
Reviewed 8/29/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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VERY hot in late Aug. Much open space with many campsites to choose from.
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Steffi would stay here again
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“Group gathering ”
Reviewed 6/21/2020
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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I met up with two other families and camped for three nights. Several areas off Willow Creek Road. A lot of large to small units spread through the area. Area is rocky and Sandy. Any size rig Can be accommodated. Short drive to Arches national Park. There were approximately 20 Porta Johns spread out through the area, all clean and wel... more
I met up with two other families and camped for three nights. Several areas off Willow Creek Road. A lot of large to small units spread through the area. Area is rocky and Sandy. Any size rig Can be accommodated. Short drive to Arches national Park. There were approximately 20 Porta Johns spread out through the area, all clean and well-maintained. We camped here and mid June, quite busy on the weekend.
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Scoooter would stay here again
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“Close to Arches and Canyonlands”
Reviewed 6/5/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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A decent free dispersed site. Sites are areas out. It filled up most nights we were there, lots of 1 nighters. Lots of atv trails nearby, but the noise is not bothersome. The first part of the road is decent, but a little washboardy. Once you get to the turn before the pit toilet the road turns very bumpy and rutty. I was still a... more
A decent free dispersed site. Sites are areas out. It filled up most nights we were there, lots of 1 nighters. Lots of atv trails nearby, but the noise is not bothersome. The first part of the road is decent, but a little washboardy. Once you get to the turn before the pit toilet the road turns very bumpy and rutty. I was still able to get my 27’ trailer past, but it was slow going. It was hot here in early June with almost no shade. Verizon service was spotty, but I was able to get enough of a signal to work. The sherrif deputy came by once, it was nice to see they patrol the area.
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Andrew would stay here again
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“Lots of room”
Reviewed 5/25/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 30' (Travel Trailer) |
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Pulled in on Sunday of Memorial Day weekend. Plenty of spots to pick from. Lots of campers, tents and OHV around. So expect noise. People were polite and not loud after dark. Some minor litter previous campers left behind at sites. Definitely will stay here again. Remember to pack out what you bring in!
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CR57 would stay here again
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“Surrounded by beautiful scenery!”
Reviewed 5/17/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We got here around 6:00PM and there was already a lot of people camped out for the night (but plenty of space all around). There were a few vehicles coming in and out through the night but never too loud. Phone still had reception but we barely got anything to stream. Other than that, it was a great spot to camp and relax for the night.
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VanTeam would stay here again
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“Peaceful, Close to Arches”
Reviewed 2/3/2020
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We travelled here in February to see Arches and this was the perfect free spot for us. We were the only ones here with the occasional car driving down the dirt road. Very quiet and nice stargazing. The road is a little bumpy on the way in, but our Honda Civic could handle it just fine. There were well used fire rings and plenty of flat... more
We travelled here in February to see Arches and this was the perfect free spot for us. We were the only ones here with the occasional car driving down the dirt road. Very quiet and nice stargazing. The road is a little bumpy on the way in, but our Honda Civic could handle it just fine. There were well used fire rings and plenty of flat land. We slept well here and had no problems with leaving our site unattended for a majority of the day to hike the Devil’s Garden in Arches. Would stay here again.
Parker C. would stay here again
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“Great”
Reviewed 11/19/2019
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Big, clean sites, great location, and fantastic stargazing. The only trouble was it was so populated, we had trouble finding spaces, and we stayed in October.
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Lindsey would stay here again
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“Great Location, Clean Campsite, Really Packed”
Reviewed 11/10/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
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While Willow Springs Trail was my least favorite of the three free Moab BLM camping sites, it’s by far the closest and one of the biggest. But the sheer volume of free land available to camp on at Willow Springs is almost entirely covered by people. Willow Springs was soooo crowded that I had to pull my car up to the very edge of a ... more
While Willow Springs Trail was my least favorite of the three free Moab BLM camping sites, it’s by far the closest and one of the biggest. But the sheer volume of free land available to camp on at Willow Springs is almost entirely covered by people.
Willow Springs was soooo crowded that I had to pull my car up to the very edge of a bigger dispersed area and nearly block in a small campervan. Don’t worry, I wouldn’t block anyone in! But I felt like I almost did.
The free Moab camping site is just 15 minutes outside of downtown Moab and just 10 minutes from Arches National Park Visitor Center. So, as you can see, it’s a prime location for a free campsite.
The three upsides I took away from Willow Springs are that there are porta-potties, pretty good cell signal and friendly people who will invite you over to their campsites and around their blazing fires!
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RambleAroundTheWorld would stay here again
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“Great sunsets!”
Reviewed 11/10/2019
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
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This campground outside of Arches National Park was decent. Access was easy with our van, straddling the ruts wasn't too bad. This is a well used campground, there are at least two porta-potties available (possibly more further in) We did not have trouble getting a spot arriving in the late afternoon. The night sky was beautiful. Stay... more
This campground outside of Arches National Park was decent. Access was easy with our van, straddling the ruts wasn't too bad. This is a well used campground, there are at least two porta-potties available (possibly more further in) We did not have trouble getting a spot arriving in the late afternoon. The night sky was beautiful. Stayed 09/08/10-09/10/2019
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Wandering Toes would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- fire ring
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
- pets
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