Dead Horse Point State Park campgrounds and yurts

Mesa-top yurts and sites above the Colorado River.

Two campgrounds and nine yurts sit on a mesa high above a gooseneck of the Colorado River, a short walk or ride from the overlook and the Intrepid mountain bike trails. Kayenta and Wingate have electric hookups and shade shelters, Wingate adds hike-in tent sites, and the heated, air-conditioned yurts sleep six. It’s a certified dark sky park that books up March through November; reservations open four months out on a rolling basis.

At a glance

Sites

52 in 2 campgrounds (41 electric, 11 hike-in tent)

Yurts

9 (5 Moenkopi, 4 Wingate), sleep 6

Hookups

20/30/50 amp electric; no water fill

Reservations

4 months ahead, rolling

Nightly

$40–$60 sites; yurts $100–$150

What’s here

• Tent sites
• RV hookups
• Yurts
• Pets allowed
• Open in winter
• Dark skies

Gear, rentals and guides

• Bighorn Mountain Biking

  Bike and e-bike rentals and guided rides, based at the park’s mountain bike trailhead.

• Poison Spider Bicycles

  Full-service Moab bike shop with rentals since 1993.

• Rim Tours

  Guided mountain bike tours around Moab and Canyonlands.

Events

“Usually” means the date follows past years. Confirm before you go.

• MusicNov 6–8, 2026

  Moab Folk Festival

  Three days of folk and acoustic music at Star Hall and the city ballpark in downtown Moab.

Where to stay

• lodgeUnder Canvas Moab

  Safari-style glamping tents north of Moab, near the turnoff for the park.

  30 min drive
• hotelGonzo Inn

  Condo-style boutique hotel a block off Main Street.

  45 min drive

Nearby

• Intrepid Trail System · From camp

  The park’s own singletrack loops, friendly enough for newer riders, with a spur from the Moenkopi yurts.

• Dead Horse Point overlook · 5 min drive

  Sunrise and sunset over the river’s gooseneck and the canyons beyond.

• Island in the Sky, Canyonlands · 20 min drive

  Mesa Arch, Grand View Point and the Shafer Trail switchbacks.

• Moab Brewery · 45 min drive

  Big, casual brewpub on Main Street in Moab.

Getting there

• Canyonlands Regional (CNY) · about 40 min drive
• Salt Lake City · about 4 hr
• Denver · about 6 hr

Directions in Google Maps