Courthouse Rock Campground vs North Klondike Campground: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 50 ft vs 30 ft · 14.2 vs 20.8 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Courthouse Rock Campground for room for a longer rig (50 ft official limit vs 30 ft official limit).
BLM / Forest Service site vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Courthouse Rock Campground | North Klondike Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (US-191) | BLM Moab Field Office (US-191) |
| Official RV limit | 50 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | 30 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (17 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (39 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Individual sites first come, first served (Scan & Pay) except sites 5 & 6, reservable on Recreation.gov (BLM Moab Field Office) | Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | Not listed — check with campground | 6 pull-through, 15 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 10 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 24 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office); Water at 27 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Pets | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (5 reports), T-Mobile 3 (5 reports), AT&T 2 (4 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), T-Mobile 3 (8 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | Not listed — check with campground | 1 of 27 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office); 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 14.2 mi from downtown Moab · 9.5 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 20.8 mi from downtown Moab · 16.3 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Courthouse Rock Campground or North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground is closer: 14.2 miles from downtown Moab versus 20.8 miles for North Klondike Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Courthouse Rock Campground and North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground: Individual sites first come, first served (Scan & Pay) except sites 5 & 6, reservable on Recreation.gov (BLM Moab Field Office). North Klondike Campground: Individual sites first come, first served; Recreation.gov Scan & Pay (BLM Moab Field Office).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Courthouse Rock Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). North Klondike Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Courthouse Rock Campground vs North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground: Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office). North Klondike Campground: Official limit 30 ft (BLM max RV length) (BLM Moab Field Office). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Courthouse Rock Campground and North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office). North Klondike Campground: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office); Water at 27 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Courthouse Rock Campground or North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (5 reports), T-Mobile 3 (5 reports), AT&T 2 (4 reports) (listing). North Klondike Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), T-Mobile 3 (8 reports), AT&T 2 (8 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Courthouse Rock Campground and North Klondike Campground?
Courthouse Rock Campground is rated 4.0 from 17 reviews on Recreation.gov; North Klondike Campground is rated 4.0 from 39 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Courthouse Rock Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- North Klondike Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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