Moab & Arches

Moab & Arches

Red rock, slickrock and arches lit gold at sunset.

Best time
March – May, September – October
Duration
4–6 days
Avg. budget
$150 / day
Scenic score
9 / 10
Camping score
8 / 10

Where you'll want to sleep

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Red Cliffs LodgeMinialife's pick

Red Cliffs Lodge

Lodge

Best for: First-time visitors

Movies were shot here for good reason.

$265 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Under Canvas Moab

Under Canvas Moab

Glamping

Best for: Comfort in nature

Stargazing from your bed in dark-sky country.

$379 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Glamping Hub
Moab Valley RV Resort

Moab Valley RV Resort

RV Park

Best for: RV travelers

Best basecamp for both parks plus the brewery.

$89 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp
Devils Garden Campground

Devils Garden Campground

Campground

Best for: Tent camping

The only in-park campground — book early.

$25 / nightCheck availabilityPartner link · Hipcamp

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Don't bring everything — rent what makes sense here

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Mountain Bike Day Rental

Mountain Bike Day Rental

From $65 / day

BikeSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Touring Kayak (Single)

Touring Kayak (Single)

From $55 / day

KayakSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors
Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

Two-Person Tent + Bedding Kit

From $35 / day

GearSee rental optionsPartner link · Arrive Outdoors

The moments you came for

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Colorado River Rafting

Colorado River Rafting

Half day

Big enough water to feel it, tame enough for first-timers.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Delicate Arch Sunset Hike

Delicate Arch Sunset Hike

3 hrs

Time it for golden hour and you get the photo everyone else missed.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator
Slickrock Mountain Biking

Slickrock Mountain Biking

Half day

Riding sandstone feels like nothing else on earth.

VariesExplore activityPartner link · Viator

Plan your road trip

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On the way you'll find

  • Fuel & EV charging
  • Coffee & food
  • Rest stops
  • Hotels & lodging
  • RV services
  • Grocery stores

Southeastern Utah

Pack for Moab

Essentials worth having

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Headlamp 400 Lumen

Headlamp 400 Lumen

The difference between finishing a sunset hike and turning back early.

$45 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Insulated 32oz Bottle

Insulated 32oz Bottle

One fill in the morning is all most day hikes need.

$38 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Merino Base Layer

Merino Base Layer

Handles a 30-degree swing between sunrise and lunch without a layer change.

$89 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Packable Down Jacket

Packable Down Jacket

Weighs nothing in your pack and saves every cold evening.

$165 / itemViewPartner link · REI
Pocket First-Aid Kit

Pocket First-Aid Kit

Twenty dollars now beats cutting a trip short over a blister.

$28 / itemViewPartner link · REI

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