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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

Campground in Thompson Springs

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Thompson Springs, UT
  • Place, Sego Canyon Petroglyphs
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park Visitor Center
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Arches National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Thompson Springs

This campground places you 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Sego Canyon Petroglyphs. This campground welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 18 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 41 min drive - 40.1 miles
  • Arches National Park - 42 min drive - 41.2 miles
  • Slickrock Bike Trail - 57 min drive - 49.9 miles
  • Moab KOA - 58 min drive - 50.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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.
The accommodation features a separate bedroom. Guests can expect to find free WiFi.

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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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this campground?

This campground is located in Thompson Springs, close to Sego Canyon Petroglyphs.

Is parking available on site at this campground?

No, there isn't parking available at the campground.

Is this campground adjacent to a casino?

No, this campground is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this campground?

No, there is no indoor pool at this campground.

Does Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this campground.

Does this campground provide breakfast?

No, this campground doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this campground allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this campground.

What is the closest airport to this campground?

The closest major airport to this campground is Moab, UT (CNY-Canyonlands Field), which is 19.5 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park.

Reviews

Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 53 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne Simone S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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., Akron OH

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facility and wonderful staff. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Francesca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.

Liked: Cleanliness

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