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Where The Wild Things Camp

95%

· La Sal, San Juan, Utah

25 acres hosted by Steven A.

6 RV/tent sites · 10 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Near Arches National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Arches.

steven is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Best in Utah: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Come camp Where The Wild Things Camp! Let the awe-inspiring views of the majestic slick rock, sage and juniper surround you in the peace and quiet of this beautifully secluded desert space. Centrally located to the best Canyonlands has to offer, our camp is located on 25 acres less than half a mile from Looking Glass Arch, a popular rock climbing destination which got its name from the conquistadors who would climb to the top and look through a “looking glass” for landmarks that would lead them back to Santa Fe. Moab is 25 miles to our North, about a 30 minute drive. The nearest convenience store/gas station is in the tiny town of La Sal, 12 miles NE of us. Although the Lasal Jct. now has burger truck, showers, ice and snacks. The nearby La Sal mountains rise to over 12,000 in elevation and is a great place to get out of the heat and enjoy lakes surrounded by beautiful pine and aspen forests. As the name suggests, Where The Wild Things Camp truly is wild and not for everyone. We are off grid, meaning there is NO electricity, no drinking water, and only "spotty" cell phone service is best just anywhere before bathrooms. Make sure to check the weather forecast before coming out and be prepared for anything as the weather here in the desert can be unpredictable and ALWAYS stake down your tents! Porta-Potty's available. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PRACTICE PACK-IT-IN AND PACK-IT-OUT. Trash service not available. NON-AGGRESSIVE dogs are always welcome, however please keep in mind that a lot of our wild friends also live here, such as coyotes, rattlesnakes, deer and antelope. We wouldn’t want your pets or our friends harmed in any way! From Moab: Drive south on Hwy 191 for approximately 23 miles and turn right (east) onto Looking Glass Rd/Co. Rd. 131 (It will be the first right after La Sal Junction) Continue on this road for 1.4 miles until you see a wide gravel road branching off to the left. Turn left, this road will branch again in .03 miles, turn to the right and continue straight (another .5 mile to WHERE THE WILD THINGS CAMP!! From Monticello: Drive north on Hwy 191 for approximately 31 miles and turn left onto Looking Glass Rd/Co. Rd 131 (It will be the first left after Wilson Arch). https://earth.google.com/earth... Moab: 25 miles Canyon Rims Recreation Area: 12 miles La Sal: 12 miles Monticello: 33 miles Blanding: 54 miles Bluff: 79 miles Mexican Hat: 104 miles Monument Valley: 126 miles

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Off-roading (OHV)

Climbing

Natural features

Desert

95%

163 ratings · 129 reviews

Julie T.

September 2, 2024

Where the Wild Things Tent/Car Camp

Coop but abandoned

The campground was very unique- you can gather that from the photos and other reviews. I was excited about the experience however, we stayed over labor day weekend, and for 2 days we did not see a single person, not even the host. It was odd. And because there is a junk yard nearby it gave it a very creepy/abandoned vibe. By the second night, since it was just myself and my son, we decided to pack up and leave even though we paid for 2 nights. It just didn't sit right with both of us and gave us an unsafe feeling. I don't have anything bad to say about the campgrounds because everything was as advertised but I wish I had known going into it that there wasn't a host on-site. Also, coming from Colorado, we typically pay $20-25 a night for a campsite with running water, bathrooms, firepits and grills, and dumpsters for trash. I found it strange to pay $45 a night and the only amenity was a porta potty. It you are adventurous and not concerned about being out in the middle of nowhere alone, I'd reccomend checking it out.

Tara M.recommends

July 29, 2024

Where the Wild Things Tent/Car Camp

Beautiful views!!! Responsive host. Would stay here again!!

Lindsay S.recommends

July 18, 2024

Where the Wild Things Tent/Car Camp

Good site for tent camping! Be sure to read directions in private message, as the link takes you to a nearby resort. (He told us this in his message, I had just forgotten to re-read it!) Fun place to clamber up and over rocks and look out over the fields. Got windy the night we were there, but nothing too dramatic for our tent.

Thomas J.doesn't recommend

July 9, 2024

where wild things rv/trailer camp

Don't come here with a tent or a mo

The road was seriously treacherous for someone riding a street motorcycle. I barely made it. The site had nice sunsets and sunrises, but the ground was not suitable for a tent. The picker bushes and cow or horse poop all over was not what I expected. Also pipes laying all around. Great site of you want to bake in the July heat with no shade. I camp a lot and this was one of the worse sites. This place should be free.

Rosa F.doesn't recommend

July 5, 2024

where wild things rv/trailer camp

The place was deserted. When we got there there was just one couple and they were about to leave. We left the trailer there for couple hrs just until we found another place at least with a host in sight. We paid for two nights but it didn't matter. The place where we end up staying feel much safer.

Liz B.recommends

June 28, 2024

where wild things rv/trailer camp

Awesome camp site with great views. Directions were easy to follow and we had an excellent time.

Location

La Sal, San Juan, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Timpanogos, Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking