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RV's only, and please note that we do not have restrooms. ALL five sites have FULL hookups and strong WiFi.
What kind of people LIKE the Adventure Haven? Those who like peace and quiet and dark skies. Relaxed full-time RVers, work-at-homes who need strong and fast WiFi, folks on a budget, those who like to support Dyrt hosts, people looking for inside local information, solo travelers who want to feel safe yet not in a crowded place - like they’re near someone they know, and in a quiet, small town where unusual things are noticed.
What kind of people DON’T like the Adventure Haven? People on high-pressure vacations who did not read the listing and expected a RV resort with bathrooms. People who are uncomfortable with rural eye-sores (old cars, and slow projects). People who like street lights, sidewalks and curb appeal. Party people and special event groups (not allowed here). People with children who ignore marked boundaries and get into trouble.
Let’s have a pretend conversation to make sure this place is a good fit for you!
James and Linda: Hello Hipcamper, did you read our listing? We are overstating things because we care about your experience and know your trip is important. We are located in a funky rural subdivision that has a wonderful unobstructed view of beautiful nearby mountains.
YOU: Yes we did read it and a rural, working class Utah vibe is fine with us. We’re not expecting a RV resort, we just want to be away from the noise and hustle of Moab, and we’re looking for a good value. What a great view of the mountain! (We’ll just ignore that old trailer across the street in the other direction.) The park has so much space and only five spots! It is really relaxed. Wow - the WiFi is solid! We can work from home here; it is so reliable and fast (fiber optic). Your insider information on the area will be a great help to us; who could put a value on that? You say the night skies are some of the darkest anywhere? We already feel the freedom here. This place is great! The funky neighborhood is just part of the adventure.
James and Linda: Good, we want you to be happy! This place is not for everyone, but we like it here, and many other people have grown to love it too; just look at our reviews!
\*\*\*\*If you want a long stay and the calendar shows we are full, please contact us because we might be able to work it out!
The Adventure Haven is a five site mini-RV park located in a town with a population of about 300. A uranium boom town in the 1950's, La Sal is now a shadow of past times (and littered with artifact trailers and structures). But we are in beautiful high desert country and we are at the foothills of the La Sal Mountains and the park has a completely unobstructed view of this range!
All sites have water, sewer, WiFi, and 30 amp electric service (two have 50amp). We also have two fire rings with a view to the mountain, and two portable fire pits. Our park is new, clean and open with a solid road base surface. Sites can accommodate 40 foot plus units, but all require some backing.
The La Sal vibe: as in any rural community, old junk is seen as valuable assets, and "curb appeal" is not in the local vocabulary (actually we don't have curbs or street lights here, and half the town has dirt roads). But it is peaceful here, a refreshing get away. We have some of the darkest skies anywhere, and hours can go by with no traffic at all. Welcome to rural Utah.
We have built a tall privacy fence so you don't have to look at our treasure. Looking north and west, the Adventure Haven feels fairly secluded: houses are mostly obscured or out of sight in these directions. A row of large aspen trees is along one side of the camp with our neighbor obscured (when the trees have leaves), but not far away. Two funky old house trailers are visible to the south (just across the street), but camps face North with unobstructed views to the mountain. We are on the very northwest edge of this old community.
This is absolutely NOT a place for a late night party, but it is a good place for normal gatherings. (You can stay up late and enjoy the night sky and talk, but if you get wild you will get shut down.)
People in general find it to be quite nice as well as a good value. The Adventure Haven feels open, public and safe to most people. Funky and rural, in high pristine desert with a sweet view of the mountain is the overall vibe.
The Needles district of Canyonlands is about 1 hour from Camp; Moab and Arches National Park are only 35 minutes away, and there are exciting features to explore right in our neighborhood.
• Looking Glass Arch, Lopez Arch and Wilson Arch are all about 15 minutes away!
• The world-famous motorcycle route, Colorado 90, begins just 12 miles away, with fine scenery all the way.
• Hook and Ladder OHV Trail system is less that five miles from the Adventure Haven, the dirt starting in only 2. The Rim Rocker Trail can be accessed from here as well by driving a few miles on pavement.
• Forest Service access to the La Sal Mountains is less than 7 miles away for an escape into alpine coolness, with fishing at Medicine Lake 15 miles from here.
Note: Only mellow, quiet, and controlled pets are allowed here, and only two per site. Pets must be on a leash and owners must pick up after them. Please tell us about your pet in the booking request.
Please consider that this place may not be suitable for your children. The perimeter is well marked, but is not child proof and there are hazards, such as an irrigation ditch, beyond it (running now). We also lack a play area, but there is a nice one at the elementary school 2.5 miles away. Please include the age of your children when requesting a booking. Thanks!
Welcome! We have a written guide on Arches National Park that is free for the asking. (As you may know; Arches National Park now requires a timed entry registration in advance. Get it ASAP, and if unavailable some may become available the night before at 6pm on the NPS website). If you are traveling from the south let me know and I will resend directions! Please message us when you are ACTUALLY LEAVING THE TOWN LIMITS of Moab so we can be ready to greet you. Please check in before 9PM. Checking in after 930PM is not allowed at this Hipcamp. Plan on losing cell coverage on the way here (capture this).
• DIRECTIONS from Moab
Go south on 191 about 20 miles.
Turn left (East) onto HWY 46 at La Sal Junction
(This road (46) can have deer in spring and fall. Use caution.)
Go about 6 miles.
Turn right (south) on the first PAVED road: Lisbon Valley Road. There is a road sign before this turn off: Lisbon Valley Road.
Go about half a mile
Turn left (east) on the first PAVED road: East Markle Road.
Go about half a mile.
Turn right (south) on the first DIRT road: ELK MTN road where you see the large sign “Adventure Haven RV PARK”.
Take first left and go 150 feet and turn left into the park at the second driveway (marked with an arrow and camp park sign).
I plan to be waiting in the road for you (on foot) to help get you into your spot. Look for me, or my flashlight. Please text again if you run late from Moab.
• Cell phone coverage at the park is fair only if you have Verizon or AT&T, but can be spotty on the way here, so please capture this info before you leave a town.
• Finally, in case of emergency, your 911 location is: “the RV park at 17 Elk Mountain Road in La Sal Utah”.
James and Linda were the BEST!! They dug our car out of two feet of snow. James knew so much about Arches and Canyonlands, he even gave us a guide that he wrote. He checked on us and made sure we were doing well.
So peaceful. Great views and quiet neighborhood. We'll stay here again!
Peaceful little RV park with full hookups outside of Moab, nestled at the foot of the beautiful La Sal mountains. Even though we arrived late, James came out to make sure we got parked and hooked up without any issues, despite the freezing temps! Very remote spot, with a night sky so clear you’ll see more stars than you ever thought possible. Great escape from tourists and noise in Moab, but just a 20 minute drive away. Great bang for your buck!
Our host James was great! He made accommodations for us fairly last minute and set us up with a great site with beautiful mountain views. The site was very easy to access and park in, and had all the amenities needed. (30/50 amp hookups, sewer and water, WiFi, extra vehicle parking, plenty of space for our 34 foot RV)
He sent detailed directions and communicated very well. The last bit of the road to the park is a little bumpy and some of the houses around were a little rough, but the park itself was very nice and secluded. If you’re looking for a small, peaceful and quiet park, this is the place!
James is extremely knowledgeable of the area, the parks and the off-road trails. He even had a guide available that he made for things to do in the parks and the area in general. Very reasonable rates as well. If we come through La Sal again we absolutely plan to stay again!
