A person with wind-blown hair stands silhouetted against a vast, sunlit canyon landscape at sunset.

Canyonlands Basecamp was created for travelers who want more than a place to park. After years of visiting southern Utah and exploring Canyonlands, Arches, Moab, and the surrounding high desert, we realized something was missing. There were plenty of places to stay — but very few that felt calm.

A Different Kind of Camp

A Different Kind of Basecamp

Too many parks were crowded.

Too many rows of rigs.

Too much noise at night.


We wanted to build something different.


Not a high-density Camp/RV lot. NOT a party campground. But a quiet, spacious backcountry camping retreat where the setting is part of the experience.

A couple sits in camping chairs outside an RV at sunset, holding blue cups and smiling while looking at each other.

Rooted in the Land 

Located just outside Monticello, Utah, Canyonlands Basecamp sits in wide-open high desert landscape with expansive views and dark night skies.  Our sites are all nestled amongst piñon pines, towering junipers and sage. From here, guests can explore Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Monument Valley, scenic drives, hiking trails, and backcountry routes — then return to a setting that feels grounded and peaceful.


Red rock sandstone formations in Arches National Park under a sunset sky with snow-capped mountains in the background.

The goal has always been simple:

Explore hard during the day.

Reset completely at night.


Please Make Sure We’re a Good Fit

Canyonlands Basecamp is:


• Dry camping only (no hookups at sites)

• Limited to quiet, inverter-style generators

• A low-density campground


We provide a quiet retreat, NOT a party campground. If you’re looking for space, calm evenings, and dark skies, you’ll likely love it here.

Not a Campsite. Not a Hotel.

THE CANYONLANDS RACING BUS

Something Far More Memorable.

Set within the open desert landscape of Canyonlands Basecamp, the Canyonlands Racing Bus offers a fully private, self-contained lodging experience with unmistakable personality. From its bold exterior to its checkered interior details, this vintage motorcoach carries a motorsports-inspired spirit that feels authentic — not staged. It doesn’t try to be modern minimalism. It embraces character.


A Racing Aesthetic with Real Presence


This 1995 Marathon-converted MCI coach carries the unmistakable black-and-gold aesthetic of Shelby-era motorsport, complete with Terlingua Racing Team insignia and vintage racing cues throughout. While original documentation is limited, the coach’s provenance and styling point strongly toward late-era Terlingua affiliation.

A wooden deck with a small table and two wicker chairs under a camper awning, next to a white vintage travel trailer.