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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

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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.

Property manager

Les and Shelly Thayn

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Ballard RV Park Camping Tent Campsite
Ballard RV Park Camping Tent Thompson
Ballard RV Park Camping Tent Campsite Thompson

About the area

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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

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park on Sept 5, 2025 start from CA $33.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park located?

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

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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Jackie L., Lexington, KY

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

Great spot!

Really enjoyed the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Anne C.

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 !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

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.

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

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