Grand County is located in eastern central Utah. As of 2000 the
population was 8,485, and by 2004 had been estimated at 8,712. The
county was named for the Colorado River, which at the time was known as
the Grande River. The county seat and largest city is Moab. Median home
price in 2000 was $112,700.
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Moab Camping
Backpackers, mountain bikers, rock
climbers, horseback riders, rafters and base jumpers are drawn to the
Moab area. The rock formations in
Utah are a geological wonder, making it one of the most popular areas
for tourists. The annual Moab Jeep Safari also attracts offroaders. Moab
camping grounds are a favorite destination for visitors and are usually
full on weekends and holidays.
This area has often been used as a location for films, TV shows and
commercials. The film director John Ford was the first to realize its
potential and he shot some of his westerns here to great effect. The
scenery looks spectacular on the big screen and in Technicolor. Other
movies filmed here include Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade and Thelma
and Louise. Inspired by these films, keen photographers like to come
here to capture the rugged beauty.
Two National Parks in the Moab area receive a lot of visitors. There are
some outstanding sandstone rock formations in the Arches National Park
and Canyonlands National Park is equally impressive and visitors can see
the old stone and mud lodges that belonged to the population of Puebloan
Indians. The Moab camping sites are ideal accommodation for exploring
these parks.
Some of the campsites are for both tents and RVs and some accept tents
only. For owners of larger than average RVs, it's a good idea to check
ahead to see if a site can accommodate larger vehicles. There are a
variety of sites to choose from and some of them cater for different
activities.
Goose Island is suitable for RVs and tents whilst Negro Bill is tent
only and has hiking and biking trails close by. For terrific views of
the Colorado River, the Hal Canyon site is a perfect choice. Big Bend
can accommodate people with disabilities and there is a beach by the
river. The historic site of Hittle Bottom has a boat ramp and picnic
sites. Ken's Lake has vehicle and horse trails, facilities for
non-powered boating and permission for fishing.
The Sand Flats Recreation Area is near the Slickrock Trail, popular with
mountain bikers. The site has trails for 4 wheel drive vehicles. The
Goldbar Moab camping ground is near the famous Corona Arch and there is
a hiking trail nearby. Jaycee Park has hiking and biking trails and
nearby rock climbing opportunities. These sites tend not to provide
drinking water, so it's important for visitors to take their own supply
when going Moab camping.
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