Devils Garden Campground, Moab

OutsideSep 7

Where to Stay in Moab, From Dirtbag Cheap (and Free) to Desert Luxury

On my very first trip to Moab at age 10, I stayed at a very memorable hotel called the Gonzo Inn. I formed indelible memories of the hotel sign adorned with a clothed lizard straight out of the 1998 film (and 1972 novel) Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and of a sunlit glorious pool—a … Continued

Campground in Arches National Park for sunrises, sunsets, and stars.

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La Sal MountainsSightTake a scenic drive up for hiking, biking, climbing, or views.
Sand Flats Recreation AreaSightOffers scenic campsites and dinosaur tracks.
Ulum MoabHotelTucked in a wind-protected ring of stunning sandstone cliffs.
Delicate ArchSightPlan a sunrise or sunset hike to this arch.
Devils Garden CampgroundHotelCampground in Arches National Park for sunrises, sunsets, and stars.
Looking Glass RockSightMagnificent arch offers hiking, scrambling, rock climbing, and rappelling.
Gonzo InnHotelHotel sign adorned with a clothed lizard from Fear and Loathing.
BLM roadsPlacePull over at dusk for dispersed camping, van parking, or tent pitching.
Utahraptor State ParkPlaceSome dispersed camping turned into two campgrounds.
Dalton Wells Dinosaur QuarrySightDispersed camping available beyond this quarry.
Gearheads Outdoor StoreMarketLocal gear shop to buy wag bags for waste disposal.
Lazy Lizard HostelHostelLocally owned hostel, around since 1987, offers cheap rooms.
Broken ArchTrailA lovely trail to this arch starts from the campground.
Moonflower Co-opMarketPick up takeout or pre-made food for your campsite.
Red Cliffs LodgeHotelHas hosted guests since the 1980s, renovated by Marriott.
EmberRestaurantNew American restaurant with a patio overlooking the Colorado.
Castle ValleyNeighborhoodRed Cliffs Lodge is a stone's throw away from this area.
Under Canvas MoabHotelStargazing-focused glamping network, often adjacent to national parks.
Indian CreekSightULUM Moab is a great basecamp to explore this area.
Newspaper Rock Petroglyph PanelSightULUM Moab is a great basecamp to explore this panel.
Klonzo trailheadTrail
Sovereign trailheadTrail
Moab Museum of Film & Western HeritageMuseum

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OutsideApr 23

Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.

Arches no longer requires timed entry tickets, which means crowds are coming back in a big way. Here's how to see the famous red rocks without the Disneyland-style lines, according to a Utahn.

Camp for less crowded dawn, dusk, or night views

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Arches National ParkSightTimed entry ticket requirement ended
Delicate ArchSightHike for sunrise with few other humans
Devils Garden CampgroundHotelCamp for less crowded dawn, dusk, or night views
Broken Arch TrailTrail2.3-mile roundtrip for great sunset views
Sand Dune ArchSightShort spur trail from Broken Arch Trail
Tower Arch TrailTrail2.6 miles roundtrip, somewhat strenuous
Tower ArchSightRemote arch requiring 4WD and dry conditions
Fiery FurnaceSightPermit or ranger-led tour required for this backcountry section
Arches Visitor CenterSightPermits/tickets for Fiery Furnace must be picked up here
Moab Dark Sky ToursPlace
Eye of the Whale ArchSight
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Kolob CanyonsSightVirgin, United StatesSection of Zion with twin arches
National Bridges National MonumentSightBluff, United StatesNatural bridges, not arches, two hours south of Arches

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Where to Stay in Moab, From Dirtbag Cheap (and Free) to Desert Luxury

Arches National Park Just Nixed Reservations. Here's How to Avoid the Crowds.