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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

Campsite in Thompson Springs

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thompson Springs, UT
  • Place, Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

Clean and comfortable, basic accommodations.! The tent has 2 sleeping cots, a small table, a light and a fan.. The modern remodeled bathrooms are a short walk from the tent. A communal barbeque is nearby for cooking. Weather and conditions permitting, we have a fire pit . Our properties on VRBO have a combined total of almost 700 five star reviews. We are conveniently located on I-70 at exit187. The Moab and Aches National Park exit is 5 miles to the west at Exit 182. The tent is clean and comfortable and is for the economy minded.

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
quiet time is 10 pm to 7 am.
Pets must be in a kennel when left unattended. Outside they must be on a leash and you must clean up after your pet.
Smoking is allowed outside.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area

Thompson Springs

Thompson Springs is home to this campsite. Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and Double O Arch are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Arches National Park and Marching Men Trailhead.
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Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Green River State Park - 24 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Green River State Park Golf Course - 25 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 64.5 km
  • Arches National Park - 32 min drive - 66.3 km

Getting around

  • Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SILVER GRILL CAFÉ - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park located?

Situated in Thompson Springs, this campsite is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and within 25 miles (40 km) of Arches National Park and Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracks. Double O Arch and Marching Men Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 54 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aya I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Even though I had a blanket, it was already too cold by September. The sound of trains passing by late at night was about a hundred times louder than I imagined. We couldn’t sleep well. Common space was so clean and cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELIZABETH E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly staff, and clean facilities

Had a great stay. Was a nice safe place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nguyet

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I never heard from the host about how to check in so I didn’t even stay there. I didn’t get a refund or anything. This was a terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L., Lexington, KY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!

Really enjoyed the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne Simone S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location
I would never stay here again. The bunk beds are so narrow you can barely lie on them. It was so cold because the entire tent wasn't closed properly, and there was a draft everywhere. And the whole night was so loud that you couldn't sleep because the canvas kept slapping against the tent. It sounded like plastic being smashed together. I've rarely spent such a terrible night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent facility and wonderful staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed

Great place, clean, quiet, bathrooms, exactly what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome tent stay and location!

It was totally easy to check in. The washer and dryer were super handy. The tent and the cots were great. We really enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful. Great price. Just what we needed.

This location was exactly what we needed. Quiet, comfortable, great price. We only needed the tent for sleeping and acting as a base camp for our adventures in the area. Nearby bathroom and showers were great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay outside of Arches

We had a brief but great stay. The tent was as described, clean and neat. It was chilly overnight so be sure to bring a good sleeping bag and blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Francesca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3 night stay

Nice property. I like that the bathroom "house" actually has several full private bathrooms. It was very quiet and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and great value

I was just crashing overnight on the way to my next park. Easy and convenient and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tent stay

The park was quiet and clean. It was nice to have a cot, a light, a fan, and an extension cord for electrical access.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tent Stay

My stay was in a canvas tent. It provided all I needed to support my visit to the nearby parks - a shelter with electricity, a chair, a cot and a lantern. The restrooms are private and clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a great value! It’s a tent so don’t expect more than what is detailed in the listing. The campground is excellent with fantastic amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we needed

Quaint quiet safe and clean campsite with nice and helpful staff. Exactly as described in listing.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exploring

Loved it. Slept great,explored canyon on e bikes,went to Arches NP for 2 days,explored Moab,ate at unique and delicious restaurants each day. Could not have gone with hotel prices. The tent was perfect. We ate out and throughly enjoyed our 3 night 4 day stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accurate Listing

You are getting what is advertised. Nothing crazy fancy, but nice for what you are paying! Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vacation

My time in Moab was memorable, and this place was fantastic because they had everything we needed. From a great place to sleep, BBQ grill to prepare our food, fabulous bathroom, showers, and laundry machine, and this something that I will let my friends know because it will be easier to book this place rather than finding a place to set up your tent and worried for other stuff that you needed to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Steve M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Dry and hot

Great staff, nice showers, has what it says, but it is so hot and dry in that area you feel like you are eating dirt and it’s tough to sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

My friend and I really enjoyed our stay here. The tent was very clean when we arrived. There are multiple bathrooms in the office building in the tent and each one had a shower. The bathrooms were very clean. It got a little chilly at night in late April, but we had an electric heater with us so we were comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay to visit Arches and Canyonlands

My partner and I stayed here 3 nights while visiting Arches and Canyonlands on our trip to see all of Utah's National Parks. We loved how quiet the park was (aside from the occasional passing train). Friendly neighbors and clean restrooms. It would have been nice to have a second picnic table to cook / eat at when the one was occupied by the other tent, but we made do with boxes and the camping chairs provided by the host. Overall would definitely recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tent life !

The tent was perfect for our quick getaway to the Moab/ Arches area! The cots were surprisingly very comfortable and we slept well! The bathrooms / showers were set up like full bathrooms at home, totally private and spotlessly clean. We brought a little heater that we were able to plug in and it made the cool night just fine in tent! Would absolutely stay here again! Affordable and CLEAN !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin W., Aurora, Colorado, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoy

Thought it was great. Actually like it's listed. Ghost town next door, etc. Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

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Hosted by Les and Shelly Thayn

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