Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

Campsite in Thompson Springs

Overview
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Location

Excellent

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Place, Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
Place, Arches National Park Visitor Center
Place, Arches National Park
Airport, Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

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

You need to know

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

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 - 18 min drive - 12.4 km
Arches National Park Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 64.5 km
Arches National Park - 42 min drive - 66.3 km
Slickrock Bike Trail - 57 min drive - 80.2 km
Moab KOA - 58 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park pet-friendly?

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

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).

8.6

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Robert

18 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Excellent stay.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aya I.

28 Sept, 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne Simone S.

20 Sept, 2025

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

Jackie L., Lexington, KY

4 May, 2022

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

Great spot!

Really enjoyed the property!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie

23 Jun, 2024

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.

25 Jul, 2023

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.

22 Jul, 2019

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.

16 Jun, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Francesca A.

21 Jun, 2024

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

Luke D.

4 May, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

2 Jul, 2024

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.

29 Jul, 2024

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

9 Sept, 2024

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.

4 Jun, 2023

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

Bryce B.

20 Sept, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Steve M.

26 Jul, 2024

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

Jason V.

2 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

7 May, 2023

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

Mandy

1 May, 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Ashley B.

10 Jun, 2025

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

We stayed in the tent for a few nights. It was nice for the convenience factor; we did not have to set up a tent. The tent itself was spacious and the cots were comfortable, but the top of the tent was not pinned down to the framing well so it would flap very loudly in the wind at night. Also a train went by every night at 12 and 3 am, so we didn’t get much sleep for those 2 factors. The tent is right next to another tent so we could hear our neighbors snoring all night. I will say the private bathrooms in the main trailer building were a nice plus! There is laundry on site, but no atm. We had asked the property management if we could wash our clothes and then go get the money and hand it to them because we had no clean clothes. Unfortunately they said no which was rude. Would not stay here again solely for the lack of sleep and respect.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin W., Aurora, Colorado, USA

16 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

27 Mar, 2023

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

Awesome experience!

The bathrooms are clean. They also have two sets of washer and dryers. We borrowed an extension cord for our heater as it was 22 degrees when we stayed. The tent was clean and even had a little light for us to use. It came with two camping chairs, two cots, and a little table. Awesome camping experience with no hassle to set up.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Nathan A.

27 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A hidden gem with compromises

I stayed in one of the tents. The facility is clean, bathrooms - well attended, and my tent was in decent shape. It’s on a wood platform with two cots. You will need to bring a heater and extension cord. It IS the desert, and the nights can be freezing. Important note: the train passes the camp within a few hundred feet. The train crew sees to delight at blowing the horn as the pass near the campground late at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Sophie P.

1 May, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Meh

Arrived to find our reserved tent space was occupied. Called the posted telephone number to get help from on site mgt. Recording informed us voice mailbox was full. Found unoccupied neighboring tent hoping it wasn't reserved by anyone else. After hunting for someone on staff a finally found someone who affirmed we could use the other empty space. Lots of RV and ATV noise as well as nearby freight train running thru the night. Restrooms and laundry area clean.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024