Utah Open Lands - Castleton Tower Preserve and Campground

32 reviews

La Sal Loop Rd, Moab, UT 84532, USA
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Utah Open Lands - Castleton Tower Preserve and Campground Introduce

Utah Open Lands - Castleton Tower Preserve and Campground offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, nestled in the heart of Moab, Utah. Located on La Sal Loop Rd, this charming campground provides an ideal base for exploring the stunning red rock canyons, rivers, and mountains that define the area. With its peaceful atmosphere and proximity to major attractions like Arches National Park and Deadhorse Point State Park, it's a perfect destination for adventure seekers and nature lovers alike.

Castleton Tower Preserve features primitive camping sites designed for minimalist adventurers. The campsite offers tent-only facilities with basic amenities, including an on-site outhouse. Visitors can enjoy the serene environment, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, while still being close to popular trails and points of interest.

One of the standout features of this campground is its exceptional location for stargazing. With minimal light pollution, guests can marvel at the Milky Way stretching across the night sky. Additionally, the preserve offers easy access to hiking trails, with a short hike behind the campsites leading to breathtaking views and a deeper connection with nature.

Utah Open Lands - Castleton Tower Preserve is particularly popular among hikers and climbers looking to tackle the challenging but rewarding Castleton Tower trail. The trail's steep incline and rugged terrain make it a thrilling challenge, with the summit offering panoramic vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Amazing Location: Nestled in Moab's red rock canyons, close to major attractions like Arches National Park.
Peaceful Environment: Despite being near the road, the preserve offers a tranquil setting for camping and outdoor activities.
Great Stargazing: Minimal light pollution allows for exceptional stargazing opportunities.
Easy Access: Convenient location for exploring trails and nearby points of interest.

Customer feedback highlights the preserve's charm and convenience. Many guests praise its proximity to hiking trails, stunning views, and peaceful atmosphere. One visitor noted, "Love hiking Castleton from here. The trail is a bit steep near the end but the view is amazing." Another added, "Amazing location, and amazing views. Easy to find on the road, and very peaceful for being so close to the road. Great star gazing, and there is a nice small hike up the wash behind the campsites."

Utah Open Lands - Castleton Tower Preserve and Campground is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic outdoor experience in one of Utah's most beautiful areas. Whether you're a solo traveler, couple, or small group, this preserve offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories.

Location

Utah Grand County Moab La Sal Loop Road

Customer Reviews

4.0

32 reviews

Cladio Sanchez

May 30, 2023

Amazing location, and amazing views. Easy to find on the road, and very peaceful for being so close to the road. Great star gazing, and there is a nice small hike up the wash behind the campsites. They have an onsight "outhouse" and it's meant for minimalist camping so no open fires.

Abe Durrant

Dec 13, 2020

Love hiking Castleton from here. The trail is a bit steep near the end and worn down but the view is amazing.

John Buchanan

Mar 29, 2024

UPDATE late March 2024: Some Grand County bureaucrat has closed this popular and long-used climber's campground. Often crowded climber's camp but with an awesome outdoor pit toilet with a commanding view of Castleton Tower. The feng shui is strong here when sitting on the throne.

Abraham Quinones

Dec 26, 2019

Found this place years ago because we couldn't find a campsite, so we walked into this beauty. It's free primitive with most fire pits constructed by previous campers. The views & access to Castleton Tower are astounding!! It's small so it's not crowded & loud, it's perfect to sit back talk, laugh, drink, sleep & then go hike in the morning. Pit toilet may seem as a slight but I promise you, it is the most gorgeous sky you'll ever have while "seeing a man about a horse". (There's no roof, you just stare into the sky).

Zibbie Lanham

Mar 08, 2018

It's beautiful-- campsites are primitive, somewhat privately disbursed, and no shortage of climbing features nearby. If trails are not easy to find, look for cairn...if it seems the trail goes up n over big rocks, you're likely on it! Scrambling skills a must for novice hikers. Coming down is harder than climbing up, so rope is handy just in case. There's no shame in enjoying the views along the trail and just Watching climbers-- once you're in there, it'll be worth all your effort!