If you’ll be visiting Arches, exploring Canyonlands or enjoying the outdoor adventures around Moab, use this guide to help you know where to stay in Moab, Utah.
There are all types of lodging in and near Moab from budget-friendly hotels to higher-prices resorts. You’ll also find vacation rentals, a hostel, campgrounds and RV parks.
There are no hotels in Arches or Canyonlands, only campgrounds, so most people stay in Moab. The town also has a variety of restaurants and places to shop which add to the appeal to find accommodations in Moab.
Since we visit and stay in the Moab area many times each year, we wrote this guide to help you find the best Moab lodging as you plan your trip. The places listed will be in location order from the north end of Moab (close the national park entrances) to the south end of town.
• Hotels Near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• Campgrounds Near Arches and Canyonlands Island in the Sky
• Places to Stay in Moab Near Restaurants and Shopping
• Moab Vacation Rentals for Families
• Budget-friendly Hotels and Cabins in Moab
• Best Moab RV Resorts and Campgrounds
Extend your trip by visiting other Utah National Parks and adding more US National Park vacation ideas to your bucket list!
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BEST PLACES TO STAY IN MOAB, UTAH NEAR THE PARKS
Moab is about 5 miles from the entrance to Arches and about 30 miles from the entrance to Canyonlands.
If it’s important to be close to the entrance of these parks, then these are the best Moab accommodations.
Hotels Near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab – our friend’s pick for families
• SpringHill Suites by Marriott Moab
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Moab – we enjoyed our stay and highly recommend this hotel due to its location
TIP: If you’re visiting Arches or Canyonlands in the summer when it’s hot, we suggest you visit the national parks in the morning and evening to avoid the crowds and heat. Spend time in the swimming pool at your hotel during the warmest hours of the day. You’ll want to choose one of the hotels that are near Arches and Canyonlands to make it easier to commute back and forth during the day.
You can use your national park pass or entrance ticket to enter the park as many times as you want during the day.
Campgrounds Near Arches and Canyonlands Island in the Sky
Arches National Park Camping – Devil’s Garden is the only place to camp in the park. There are 51 campsites, which you can reserve in advance.
Canyonlands Camping – Willow Flat Campground is open year round. It’s first-come, first-served near the Green River overlook. There are 12 sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Please Note: There is no water at this campground.
Dead Horse Point Camping – Kayenta Campground at Dead Horse Point State Park offers 21 sites with lighted shade structures, picnic tables, fire rings, and tent pads. All sites also have RV electrical hookups, and modern restroom facilities are available. There are also 3 yurts available at Dead Horse Point. Each one offers sleeping space for up to six people, an outdoor propane grill, and comfortable seating indoors and out. Heat, air conditioning, and electrical outlets are also available.
Camping along Highway 313 – Lone Mesa, Horsethief and Cowboy Camp are first-come, first-served and may accommodate tents, trailer, and RV’s. READ the BLM guidelines for camping here.
• Archview RV Resort & Campground – terrific location close to the park and not far from Moab
• Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground
MOAB ACCOMMODATIONS IN TOWN
If you want to experience the vibe of Moab, then stay close to the city center. You’ll be within walking distance of yummy places to eat and fun places to shop.
Places to Stay in Moab Near Restaurants and Shopping
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Moab
• Best Western Plus Canyonlands Inn
• Best Western Plus Greenwell Inn
• Kokopelli Lodgings – we enjoyed the Kokopelli Lodge that’s right in town
• Purple Sage – our all-time favorite place to stay in Moab →Book the Purple Sage via Airbnb
• Moab Flats – we haven’t stayed here, but it’s just a bit down the street from Purple Sage and it would be our second choice → Book Moab Flats via Airbnb
Moab Vacation Rentals for Families
Did you know you can create a search on Airbnb for places to stay when you travel with family?
To search for a home:
- Click or tap the Trip type (you may need to click Other filters)
- Select For families
You’ll see homes that have:
- A 4.75+/5 average rating from guests
- 5-star reviews from other families
- Family-friendly amenities, such as kitchen, wifi or internet, and a TV
- House Rules that are suitable for infants and children
→ Moab vacation rentals for families through Airbnb.
ANOTHER FAVORITE PLACE WE LIKE TO STAY: If you don’t mind a 5 minute drive south of Moab, these condos are so nice. We really like the King size bed in the master, ample space for families, washer and dryer in the unit and a swimming pool/hot tub.
BEST BUDGET LODGING IN MOAB
The best prices for accommodation in Moab will be during the off-season winter months. If you’ll be visiting during the busy season, you can still find budget lodging options in Moab.
Our criteria for these budget hotels and cabins: free breakfast or kitchenette – or at least a small fridge and microwave.
TIP: It’s amazing the cheap meals you can make with only a microwave! Eating meals in is one of the best budget tips for travel.
Budget-friendly Hotels and Cabins in Moab
• Archview RV Resort & Campground – cabins with kitchenette
• Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground – cabins with kitchenette
• Motel 6 – free breakfast
• Super 8 by Wyndham – free breakfast
• Moab Gateway Inn – free breakfast
• River Canyon Lodge – some with kitchenettes
• Moab Red Stone Inn – kitchenette
• Silver Sage Inn – fridge and microwave
• Lazy Lizard Hostel – kitchen
• Moab Rim Campark – cabins with kitchenette
TIP: Check to see if bedding and towels are provided at the cabins at these campgrounds. The cost savings may not be worth the hassle, or you may not have the room, to pack sheets or sleeping bags and towels. We’ve stayed in cabins at Archview and Moab Rim Campark, but we live fairly close to Moab so it wasn’t inconvenient to pack sheets and towels.
CAMPGROUNDS, RV RESORTS AND CAMPING NEAR MOAB
In the town of Moab and the surrounding area you’ll find RV resorts, campgrounds and primitive camping on public lands.
Best Moab RV Resorts and Campgrounds
• Archview RV Resort & Campground
• Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground
Camping Near Moab
→ BLM Camping along the Colorado River
Primitive Camping On Public Lands Near Moab
There is no primitive camping within 20 miles from Moab. Camping is restricted to limited designated sites in the areas shown on the map below, marked with a brown post and a tent symbol.
These designated sites are free, but no facilities are provided. Campers are required to carry out all garbage, including solid human waste and toilet paper. There is no wood cutting or collection allowed. No new fire rings are allowed.
All campers are required to possess, set-up and use portable toilets or approved human waste bags. Campers may not bury or leave solid human body waste and toilet paper. The disposal of solid human waste off public land is required.
If you have any questions about primitive camping restrictions please contact the Moab BLM Office at (435) 259-2100.
RESOURCES TO PLAN A TRIP TO ARCHES
- Arches National Park Travel Guide
- Arches in the Spring
- Arches in the Summer
- Arches in the Fall
- Arches in the Winter
- Arches National Park Hiking Trails
- Arches Packing List
- Where to Stay in Moab Near Arches
More Places to Visit Near Arches
- Canyonlands Island in the Sky
- Canyonlands Needles
- Dead Horse Point State Park
- Moab Adventures: Cool Things to Do
