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.
Property manager
Les and Shelly Thayn
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Amenities
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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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
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.
Thompson Springs, UT
What's nearby
Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 24 min drive - 9.5 km
Arches National Park Visitor Center - 35 min drive - 54.6 km
Arches National Park - 52 min drive - 26.4 km
Moab KOA - 67 min drive - 65.1 km
Corona Arch - 116 min drive - 75.5 km
Getting around
Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
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).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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.
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.
The park was quiet and clean. It was nice to have a cot, a light, a fan, and an extension cord for electrical access.
Carolyn H.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert
9 September 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.
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.
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.
Mike G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Steve M.
26 July 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.
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.
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.
My friend and I had a lovely stay! The tent was clean and as expected. My only complaint is how close it is to the railroad tracks. I was woken up in the middle of the night to a train horn that sounded like it was about to blaze through the tent. Although, my friend wasn’t woken up because he is a heavy sleeper. If you’re staying in the colder months, I recommend a space heater. Also, if you’ve never slept on a cot before, definitely bring something for cushioning.
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!
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 !
Ill be honest and say i did not actually stay. I arrived mid afternoon it was 100f outside and felt even hotter in the tent when i stuck my head in there it was hot dark and felt like an oven plus as a solo female it actually didnt feel safe stuck out in the middle of a parking lot.
I gave location a 4 out of 5 because of distance to event and train tracks. A couple of ear plugs took care of the train though. We stayed in their tent, it was a "glamping tent" with cots and nice, but windy at night. We loved the bathrooms, it was great to be able to get clean (plenty of hot water) after a day in the dirt.
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.
This was perfect for what we needed, which was an inexpensive, different type of place to stay overnight. We were just looking for a place mid way between states to sleep before we headed back on the road and this worked out great. The property is well maintained, owners are friendly and accommodating, and the bathrooms are clean and accessible. There is power out side the tents if needed. The tent itself was roomy enough and very clean. I would say the only potential negative in the sound of the train passing through in the middle of the night, but for us it wasn't an issue. Would definitely stay here again.