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Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park

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Interior
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Property grounds
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

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.

Property manager

Les and Shelly Thayn

Property amenities

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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

Property is also known as

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

About the area

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Thompson Springs, UT

What's nearby

  • Sego Canyon Petroglyphs - 24 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Arches National Park Visitor Center - 35 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Arches National Park - 52 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Hell's Revenge - 65 min drive - 75.1 km
  • Moab KOA - 67 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa Joes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park located?

Situated in Thompson, this campsite is 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Sego Canyon Petroglyphs and within 25 miles (40 km) of Arches National Park and Mill Canyon Dinosaur Tracks. Double O Arch and Marching Men Trailhead are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Tent Camping, Ballard RV Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marcus G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value
I gave location a 4 out of 5 because of distance to event and train tracks. A couple of ear plugs took care of the train though. We stayed in their tent, it was a "glamping tent" with cots and nice, but windy at night. We loved the bathrooms, it was great to be able to get clean (plenty of hot water) after a day in the dirt.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
My friend and I really enjoyed our stay here. The tent was very clean when we arrived. There are multiple bathrooms in the office building in the tent and each one had a shower. The bathrooms were very clean. It got a little chilly at night in late April, but we had an electric heater with us so we were comfortable. We really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luke D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay outside of Arches
We had a brief but great stay. The tent was as described, clean and neat. It was chilly overnight so be sure to bring a good sleeping bag and blankets.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness
Tent life !
The tent was perfect for our quick getaway to the Moab/ Arches area! The cots were surprisingly very comfortable and we slept well! The bathrooms / showers were set up like full bathrooms at home, totally private and spotlessly clean. We brought a little heater that we were able to plug in and it made the cool night just fine in tent! Would absolutely stay here again! Affordable and CLEAN !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023