Dead Horse Point State Park vs Warner Lake: side-by-side comparison
State park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site · RVs to 56 ft vs 25 ft.
Verdict: Pick Warner Lake for a lower nightly rate (from $20 a night listed vs from $40 a night listed).
State park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Dead Horse Point State Park | Warner Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Utah State Parks (Dead Horse Point State Park) | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | 56 ft (Utah State Parks) | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | No reviews listed | No reviews listed |
| Booking | All campsites require a reservation; unreserved sites can be bought at the park on the day of arrival (Utah State Parks) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $40/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $20/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 56 ft: RV sites in the Wingate loop accommodate vehicles up to 56 ft (Utah State Parks) | Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing) |
| Hookups & power | 44 electric sites · 15/50-amp listed (listing) | 19 electric sites (listing) |
| Electric service | One campground with two loops: all 21 Kayenta-loop sites have 20/30/50-amp electric; in the Wingate loop, 20 of 31 sites are electric (11 hike-in tent-only) (Utah State Parks) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 45 paved, 10 gravel site driveways; 10 hike-in sites (listing) | 21 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | No water for RV fill-ups anywhere in the park — fill tanks in Moab or Green River (Utah State Parks); Drinking water listed (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Quiet hours | Quiet hours 10 p.m.–7 a.m. (Utah State Parks) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Pets allowed, leashed at all times (not in the Wingate-loop yurts) (Utah State Parks); Allowed (listing) | Pets allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | 0 of 55 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | Max 8 people and one camping unit per site; the Kayenta loop is open until November 30, the Wingate loop year-round (Utah State Parks) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 11.3 mi from downtown Moab · 1.6 mi to Dead Horse Point State Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 15.2 mi from downtown Moab · 13.2 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Dead Horse Point State Park or Warner Lake?
Dead Horse Point State Park is closer: 11.3 miles from downtown Moab versus 15.2 miles for Warner Lake (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Dead Horse Point State Park and Warner Lake?
Dead Horse Point State Park: All campsites require a reservation; unreserved sites can be bought at the park on the day of arrival (Utah State Parks). Warner Lake: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Dead Horse Point State Park: One campground with two loops: all 21 Kayenta-loop sites have 20/30/50-amp electric; in the Wingate loop, 20 of 31 sites are electric (11 hike-in tent-only) (Utah State Parks). Warner Lake: 19 electric sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Dead Horse Point State Park vs Warner Lake?
Dead Horse Point State Park: Official limit 56 ft: RV sites in the Wingate loop accommodate vehicles up to 56 ft (Utah State Parks). Warner Lake: Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (19 of 19 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Dead Horse Point State Park and Warner Lake?
Dead Horse Point State Park: No water for RV fill-ups anywhere in the park — fill tanks in Moab or Green River (Utah State Parks); Drinking water listed (listing). Warner Lake: Not listed — check with campground.
Go to the campgrounds
- Dead Horse Point State Park: live availability, sites and rules
- Warner Lake: live availability, sites and rules
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