Location: Mexican Hat

Cost: Free/14 days

Best time to visit: Anytime but summer!

Must see places: Goosenecks State Park, Valley of the gods.

Pros: A huge space near the freeway, ample room for more than one camper. Awesome views of the landscape and river. Nearby Valley of Gods and Goosenecks State Park. A good place to rest for a night or two.

Cons: No amenities. Traffic noise if parked close to the freeway. Can be windy.

Location: Moab

BLM: Willow Springs

Cost: Free/14 days

Best time to visit: Spring and fall

Must see places: Arches, Canyonlands, Dead Horse Point State Park

Pros: 10 miles north of town for the tourist areas, shopping, and laundromat. Downtown Moab has an electric vibe, lots of people and places to visit. Many hiking and offroading trails available. Scenic area with the La Sal Mountains south of the camping area, and plenty of mountains around. Arches Park is close and seasonally busy. Try Canyonlands or Dead Horse Point State Park to visit, take a scenic drive or a hike.

Cons: Terribly busy and can be congested with traffic. With only 1 laundromat in town, waiting might incur. Closet water and dump are on the either side of town, a Maverick gas station, which can be crowded. Try the feed store across the street for $5. Even though Maverick is free, if you do not have time to wait, try the feed store.

Location: Beaver

BLM: Freemont Road Dispersed Camping

Cost: Free/14 days

Best time to visit: Spring, summer and fall

Pros: Private, off the freeway, a gravel pit that is not in use. Just 10 miles south of Beaver. Lots of hiking available, scenic area.

Cons: Close to the I15 freeway, possibly some freeway noise.

This is a great place to stay if you are looking for something overnight or even a few days. Felt safe as some others showed up and had no problems with boondocking.