Horsethief Campground
BLM · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- BLM
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- (435) 259-2100
- Coordinates
- 38.5843, -109.8142
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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).
From the BLM.
Is Horsethief Campground free?
No. Horsethief Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the BLM.
How do I get to Horsethief Campground?
Horsethief Campground is at 38.5843, -109.8142. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Horsethief Campground0.0 mi
- Horsethief Group Sites0.0 mi
- Cowboy Camp Campground2.0 mi
- Lone Mesa Group Sites3.6 mi
- Gold Bar Group Sites9.8 mi
- Courthouse Rock Campground10.3 mi
- William's Bottom Campground11.8 mi
- Jaycee Park Campground11.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the BLM. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
