Full Hookup RV Sites with Desert Character

Park beneath the Book Cliffs and settle into a quieter side of canyon country. Desert Moon RV Park offers full hookup RV sites in Thompson Springs, Utah; a convenient base for exploring Moab, Arches, Sego Canyon, and the surrounding desert landscapes.

This is a unique place to stay, with a historic setting, easy access to the road, and the kind of atmosphere you do not find at a generic RV Park.

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RV Site Features

Each RV site includes:

  • 20 x 60 site

  • full hookups

  • 50 amp electrical

  • water

  • sewer

  • electrical

  • picnic table

  • wifi

  • free parking

  • pets allowed

Most sites are pull through, with a few back in sites available.

RV guests are also welcome to use the campground bathrooms and showers on the property.

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Good to Know Before You Book

Desert Moon is best for guests who appreciate a more unique, historical, and artistic place to stay.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • The Union Pacific railroad is directly across the street, and trains do pass by during the day and night. There will be train noise.

  • The property has a more historic, rustic, and atmospheric feel than a modern resort-style RV park.

  • Wifi is available, though signal strength may vary depending on where you are on the property.

  • Thompson Springs is a ghost town, so services nearby are very limited.

For many guests, that is part of the appeal: more open space, fewer crowds, and a setting that feels distinct from a standard highway stop.

Our staff is available to answer phone calls between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM. For late arrivals after 11:00 we will not be available to assist if guests run into issues.

Thompson Springs is a very small ghost town with no restaurants in town. Guests should plan to pick up food in Moab, Grand Junction, or Green River before arriving. There is a 7-Eleven about a mile away that offers pizza and a few basic food items.

Thompson Springs began as a railroad stop in the late 1800s and still carries that older desert character today. Desert Moon itself has been serving travelers in this area since the 1930s, and once served as the town’s bar and brothel, adding another layer to the property’s unique past.

That history is still part of the experience here. The old buildings, the wide open desert, the feeling of a remote outpost, and the trains passing through, all give the property a sense that this is not just another stop along the road, but a place with real character and history.

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Explore the Area

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One of the best parts of staying at Desert Moon is the setting itself. The property sits at the base of the Book Cliffs, surrounded by open desert, shifting light, and ancient pictographs. Sunrise and sunset are especially beautiful here. Desert Moon offers a beautiful setting to experience this part of Utah.

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Just up the road, Sego Canyon adds another layer to that experience, with ancient Archaic and Fremont pictographs and petroglyphs, dramatic canyon walls, and traces of the area’s old mining history. It is one of the most remarkable nearby places to explore, and a reminder that this landscape has held meaning for a very long time.

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Desert Views

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Accommodations at Desert Moon

Historic Hotel

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Stay upstairs in the historic Desert Moon Inn, where each room has its own artistic personality. The inn is more like a boutique boarding house, with private rooms, shared bathrooms, and a shared kitchenette.

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RV Park

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Settle in under the shade trees with full hookup RV sites offering water, electricity, and sewer.
A desert basecamp with easy access to Moab, Arches, Canyonlands, & the region.

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Campgrounds

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Pitch a tent and enjoy the quiet, open desert atmosphere. Campers have access to restrooms, showers, and water spigots, with plenty of room to take in the landscape.

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Arches Access

Most visitors head to the main entrance. Guests at Desert Moon have access to a lesser known north side entrance to Arches.

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Find Us in Thompson Springs

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Located just off I-70 at Exit 187, Desert Moon is an easy stop on the way to Moab, Arches, Canyonlands, and the surrounding desert. Close enough for adventure, but far enough out to feel like its own experience.