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Horsethief Campground

Its 83 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs $20/night per site at self-service fee station (exact cash or check). Horsethief Campground is a BLM campground near Moab, Utah.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Moab, Utah

BLM crews finishing a concrete walkway beside the restroom at Horsethief Campground near MoabA shade shelter and new concrete path under construction at Horsethief Campgroundview from the Horsethief Campground
BLM crews finishing a concrete walkway beside the restroom at Horsethief Campground near MoabA shade shelter and new concrete path under construction at Horsethief Campgroundview from the Horsethief Campground1 / 3

BLM crews finishing a concrete walkway beside the restroom at Horsethief Campground near Moab. Photo: BLM Utah, Public domain (US federal government work)

Managed by
BLM
Hookups
None
Max RV length
40 ft

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$20/night per site at self-service fee station (exact cash or check)

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
83
Hookups
None
Max RV length
40 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period
Pets
Allowed

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
T-Mobile
5G (7/1 Mbps); 4G LTE mapped about 0.5 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Horsethief Campground?
No. Horsethief Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Horsethief Campground?
Camping at Horsethief Campground costs $20/night per site at self-service fee station (exact cash or check).
How many campsites does Horsethief Campground have?
Horsethief Campground has 83 campsites.
Does Horsethief Campground have RV hookups?
No. Horsethief Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 40 feet.
Is there drinking water at Horsethief Campground?
No. Horsethief Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Horsethief Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Horsethief Campground.
How long can you stay at Horsethief Campground?
The stay limit at Horsethief Campground is 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.
Is there cell service at Horsethief Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon and 5G from AT&T and T-Mobile at Horsethief Campground. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Horsethief Campground?
Horsethief Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around Horsethief Campground

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More campgrounds: camping near Moab and campgrounds in Grand.

Sources

  • gis.blm.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
  • blm.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29
  • blm.gov (reservationSystem, fee, water, toilets, hookups, sites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • blm.gov (fireRings, petsAllowed, maxRvLengthFt), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27

Photo credits

First-come, first-served $20/night per site at self-service fee station (exact cash or check)
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