Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Parking available
Pet-friendly
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Thompson Springs, UT

Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
‪24 min drive‬
Arches National Park Visitor Center
‪35 min drive‬
Arches National Park
‪52 min drive‬
Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property

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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Les and Shelly Thayn

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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.

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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 - 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
Moab Recreation and Aquatic Center - 50 min drive - 74.0 km
Moab KOA - 58 min drive - 80.6 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).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

22 Oct 2024

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

Great Experience!

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.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerome C.

1 Oct 2024

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

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri J.

29 July 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

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

2 July 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

Bobbie

23 June 2024

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

Excellent facility and wonderful staff. Highly recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca A.

21 June 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

Michael R.

16 June 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

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

8 June 2024

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

25 July 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

Justin W., Aurora, Colorado, USA

16 June 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

Mark R.

4 June 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

ELIZABETH E.

2 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

1 June 2023

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

Great Little Spot

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

30 May 2023

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

Marcus G.

8 May 2023

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

Great value

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.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

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

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

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

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1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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