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
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Terri J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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.
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.
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 !
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.
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.
Nathan A.
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.
Sophie P.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
2/10 Terrible
Anne C.
20 May 2025
Disliked: Listing accuracy
À proscrire
L’annonce n’est pas claire. Elle ne précise pas qu’il n’y a ni couverture ni drap ni serviette. Nous avons eu cette information au dernier moment. Les hôtes Les et Shelly Thayn n’ont fait aucun effort pour nous trouver une solution. Nous avons donc dû chercher un autre logement.Abritel aurait dû vérifier que l’annonce soit explicite. Le même logement sur Airbnb précise clairement l’absence de draps et de couvertures. Pour nous, Abritel c’est terminé !
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.
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.
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.