Kayenta Campground is located in Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah. This front-country campground is suitable for tent campers, RV's and trailers, with easy access to several hiking and biking trails.
Dead Horse Point has some of the most spectacular views in the entire American Southwest!
Unsurprisingly, this is one of the most recognizable and most photographed scenic vistas in Utah.
Sunrise and sunset are equally impressive, and photographers will love taking photos during the golden hour as the canyon's colors are incredible, and you can get the feel of the depth of the canyon without the harsh light overhead.
Kayenta Campground - Dead Horse Point State Park Camping
If you are unable to find a campsite here make sure to check out Wingate Campground just down the road. The Kayenta Campground is located in the perfect location to simply take a hike on either the East Rim Trail or West Rim Trail for epic overlooks and views from Dead Horse Point State Park. You can also drive from the campground to the end of the park road and easily walk up to the overlooks looking down onto the Colorado River.
Dead Horse Point State Park is located just down the road from Canyonlands National Park. If camping is full at Dead Horse Point, check at Canyonlands Willow Flat Campground or the Devil's Garden Campground in Arches National Park.
Make sure to make sure you pack drinking water with you, as the state park does not have it available.
They have to truck in water daily for the park from Moab.
Dead Horse Point State Park Entrance Fee
The park entrance fee is required at all times.
If you decide to purchase ahead of time, be warned that if the park is already at capacity, you can still be turned away, and day passes are non-refundable.
Private Vehicle: $20
Senior Resident (65+) $16
Pedestrian/Cyclist/Motorcyclist: $10
Commercial Passenger: $5/passenger
Utah also has an annual pass that is good for one year from the date of purchase
$125.00 for Utah State Resident
$65.oo Senior Utah State Resident
Kayenta Campground Camping Fees
Campsite Cost:
RV sites - $50.00/night
Tent Only - $40.00/night
Yurt - $150.00/night
Campground Reservations
Are Campground Reservations Available? Yes, reservations are available year-round.
Phone Number? Call the call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Online? Reserveamerica.com
How Far Ahead can you make a reservation? Individual campsites are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis.
Campground Map
Campground Information
Season: The campground is open year-round
Number of Sites: 21
Campground Address:
UT-313
Moab, UT 84532
Latitude/Longitude:
38°30'30"N, 109°44'30"W
Accessible Sites: Site 09 is an ADA-designated site
Campground Amenities
Flush Toilets: Yes
Showers: No
Payphone: No
Is WIFI available? No
Is Cellular Phone Service Available?
I would consider there to be spotty cell service at best
Is a camp host available on-site? Yes
Is firewood available for purchase? Yes, Bundles of wood are sold at the Visitor Center and Entrance Station or in Moab.
Amenities at each campsite:
Fire rings/pits available in each campsite? Yes
Picnic Tables available in each campsite? Yes, there is also shade structures over the picnic tables
Potable Water? All campers must fill water storage tanks and containers before coming to the park. All the water in the park is trucked in from Moab. Please help the park conserve water.
Bear Boxes: No
Tent Pad: Yes
RV Camping at Kayenta Campground
A camper is defined as an RV, conversion van, vehicle with a rooftop tent, or any vehicle that is slept in. Only one vehicle is allowed per campsite. A vehicle and attached tow equipment is considered one vehicle. Some, but not all, campsites may accommodate an extra vehicle. Only one extra vehicle is allowed per site.
Extra vehicles require additional fees. For questions regarding extra vehicles, please call Dead Horse Point State Park at 435-259-2614.
RV Length: Each campsite has a different length. Make sure to check each individual site before making your reservation.
Hookups Available:
Generators: All sites are also equipped with RV electrical hookups (20/30/50 AMP)
Dump Station: Yes
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How to get to Kayenta Campground
Dead Horse Point is on State Route 313, 18 miles off Highway 191 near Moab, Utah, United States.
Campground Regulations
The maximum number of people in a campsite: 8
The number of cars per campsite: 1
Checkout time: 12 noon
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are 10:00 pm - 7:00 am daily
Pets Allowed: Pets must be on a leash less than 6 feet long and attended at all times. Dogs are allowed on hiking trails.
Dogs are not allowed on the mountain bike trails.
Restaurant Options
The only cafe in the park is the Dark Horse Cafe, located right next to the park's visitor center.
They offer breakfast and lunch items such as muffins, hamburgers, corn dogs, hot dogs, chips, candy bars, coffee, water, and soda.
Normal hours are Thursday - Monday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm can closed on Tuesday & Wednesday. (They may extend hours of operation during the busy summer months)
Lodging Options
There are no State Park or National Park Lodges within or near the park. This includes glamping tents, cabins, and cottages.
Yurts are available at the Wingate Campground
The majority of lodging options can be found in and around Moab, Utah.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Moab - We have stayed here many times, and it has been great. There is easy access to the main road into Moab and to Arches. The pool area is amazing, and the hotel has great amenities.
Under Canvas Moab - Stay in luxury safari tents under the stars. This is an amazing place to spend time soaking in the red rocks and epic views.
Moab Resort, WorldMark Associate - look forward to a firepit, a playground, and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with in-room Wi-Fi (surcharge).
Hyatt Place Moab - free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a coffee shop/café at Hyatt Place Moab. Free in-room Wi-Fi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
Comfort Suites Moab - free breakfast buffet, a grocery/convenience store, and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to a gym and a business center, guests can connect to free in-room Wi-Fi.
Click on the map below to see additional lodging options near Dead Horse Point State Park.
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