Spanish Trail RV Park, Moab
Spanish Trail sits 3 miles south of downtown Moab on Highway 191, and it's the all around pick for RVers who want a full service park without paying resort prices. Heated pool, hot tub open until 10 pm, 24 hour laundry, and bathhouses that consistently rate as some of the cleanest in canyon country.
- Address
- 2980 S Highway 191, Moab, UT 84532
- Big Rig Friendly
- Yes, wide roads and long pull throughs
- Pets
- Leashed pets welcome, small dog park
- Discounts
- Good Sam 10%, Military 15%
The Best All Around Full Hookup Park in Moab
Spanish Trail RV Park has been Moab's dependable middle ground for decades. It's not the cheapest park in town and it's not the flashiest — but it's the one where the pool actually works, the bathhouses actually get cleaned, and the laundry room is unlocked at 2 am when you finally decide you can't wear another dust caked t-shirt. That kind of consistent execution is why the park stays booked solid every peak weekend.
The setting works, too. You're 3 miles south of downtown Moab, which means Highway 191 is close enough that big rigs pull in and out easily, but the park itself faces east into a wall of red rock cliffs with the Manti-La Sal Mountains rising in the distance. Back row sites get the best views. Front row sites get the most highway noise. Everyone gets access to the same well maintained core — heated pool, hot tub, pickleball courts adjacent, on site laundry, camp store, and dog park.
Spanish Trail's location also puts it in position for both national parks. Arches is 15 minutes north; the Canyonlands Island in the Sky district is about 30 minutes northwest; and Dead Horse Point State Park is a straight shot up Highway 313 for sunset. If your trip mixes hiking days with river days, this is a reasonable spot to base the entire week.
Booking window: Spanish Trail's peak season runs March through May and September through October — reserve 2–3 months ahead for weekends. Easter Jeep Safari week (typically late March) books solid four to six months out and often carries an event surcharge. Winter walk ups are usually easy.
What's Included
Six amenities that consistently show up in traveler reviews as the reasons people rebook Spanish Trail specifically.
Heated Pool
Cool relief when Moab hits triple digits in July. The pool has water spray features that make it a hit with kids, and pool hours run all day during summer.
Hot Tub Until 10 pm
Open late for post ride and post hike recovery. Key coded access keeps the crowd manageable, and it's one of the most cited amenities in park reviews.
24 Hour Laundry
Roughly six to ten washers and dryers, recently renovated. Metered by cycle at reasonable rates. Convenient for the endless red dust every Moab trip generates.
Renovated Bathhouses
Spacious tiled showers with strong hot water pressure, key coded entry, and a cleaning schedule that shows. Consistently ranked among the cleanest bathhouses in any Moab RV park.
Grass at Every Site
Rare in the desert — Spanish Trail waters small grass patches beside each site nightly via underground sprinklers. Gives you a real spot to set up chairs outside the rig.
Small Dog Park
Fenced off leash area on the property for a quick stretch. It's not huge, so serious dog exercise still means the bigger off leash park in town, but it works for a quick break.
Site Types Explained
Spanish Trail's site ledger uses a color code: red sites for fifth wheels, teal for motorhomes and travel trailers, and yellow for smaller units. Here's what each configuration actually gets you.
Red Sites
Fifth wheel pull through, 30/50 ampLong pull through sites specifically laid out for fifth wheel trailers with tow vehicle. Wide interior roads make the approach easy even with a big rig.
- Full hookups: water, sewer, 30 and 50 amp power
- Free WiFi and cable TV at the site
- Picnic table, individual parking, grass strip
- Best for fifth wheels 30+ feet
Teal Sites
Motorhome & trailer pull through, 30/50 ampThe workhorse site type — pull through configuration for motorhomes, travel trailers, truck campers, and camper vans. Same core hookups as the red sites.
- Full hookups: water, sewer, 30 and 50 amp power
- Free WiFi and cable TV at the site
- Picnic table, individual parking, grass strip
- Best for Class A, Class C, and travel trailers
Yellow Sites
Compact rig back in, 30 amp onlyPull in, back out configuration for smaller motorhomes, camper vans, and truck campers. 30 amp only, so bring an adapter if your rig is wired for 50 amp.
- Full hookups: water, sewer, 30 amp power only
- Free WiFi and cable TV at the site
- Picnic table and grass patch
- Best for Class B vans and small Class C rigs
What "standard" and "deluxe" mean at checkout: Spanish Trail's booking system lists a standard site as one unit occupancy — a $10 fee applies for each additional unit like a tow vehicle behind a motorhome or a car behind a trailer. Deluxe sites allow three units on the pad without the extra fee. If you're rolling with a rig plus a Jeep plus a utility trailer, book deluxe from the start.
The Honest Verdict
Traveler reviews are remarkably consistent about what Spanish Trail does well and where it falls short. Here's the pattern.
What Works
- Clean, recently renovated bathhouses with real water pressure
- Working heated pool and hot tub for hot summer days
- 24 hour laundry room, essential for dusty Moab trips
- Central location — 15 minutes to Arches, 30 to Canyonlands
- Level, big rig friendly pull through sites with grass patches
- Reliable free WiFi and cable at every site
- Good Sam 10% and Military 15% discounts available on request
What Doesn't
- Highway 191 noise, especially at front row sites near the road
- Sites can feel packed in during peak season with limited privacy
- Peak rates ($78+) reflect Moab pricing, not budget expectations
- 3 miles south of downtown, so no walking to restaurants
- Dog park is small; long walks require a drive into town
- WiFi speed can lag when the park is at capacity
What's Around Spanish Trail RV Park
Drive times from the park entrance on Highway 191. Everything on this list is a reasonable day trip out of Spanish Trail.
| Destination | Drive Time | What You'll Do There |
|---|---|---|
| Arches National Park entrance | ~15 minutes | Delicate Arch, Devils Garden, sunrise photography |
| Downtown Moab (Main Street) | ~5 minutes | Restaurants, City Market grocery, outfitter shops |
| Moab Golf Club | ~1 minute | 18 holes with red rock views, half a mile away |
| Dead Horse Point State Park | ~40 minutes | Rim overlooks, Intrepid mountain biking, sunset |
| Canyonlands Island in the Sky | ~35 minutes | Mesa Arch, Grand View Point, White Rim overlooks |
| Hell's Revenge trailhead | ~15 minutes | Iconic slickrock off road trail on Sand Flats Road |
| Colorado River rafting put in | ~10–20 minutes | Half day and full day rafting trips |
How to Book Spanish Trail RV Park
A straightforward reservation process. The park runs its own booking system rather than going through a third party aggregator.
Pick your dates and rig type
Confirm the length of your rig plus tow vehicle, and count units (motorhome + towed car = two units). This determines whether a standard or deluxe site fits without the per unit surcharge.
Book on the park's official site
Reserve directly at spanishtrailrvpark.com. You'll pick your site color (red, teal, or yellow) based on rig type and get real time availability.
Ask about discounts at checkout
Good Sam members save 10% and active military save 15%. Both discounts must be requested at time of reservation — they aren't applied automatically at the register.
Watch the 30 day cancellation window
The park does not refund inside 30 days of arrival for special events, holidays, or reservations of 14 or more days. Book with confidence on your dates because you won't get a refund out of a peak weekend once you're inside the window.
Plan your day trips before you arrive
Reserve a Delicate Arch sunrise slot, pick a rafting day, and pre order permits for anything requiring them. See our Moab things to do guide to build the itinerary.
Spanish Trail RV Park FAQ
How much does Spanish Trail RV Park cost per night?
Rates for a two person full hookup site typically run from around $45 in shoulder season to $78 or higher in peak season, before tax. Additional units on the site add $10 each unless you book a deluxe site. Winter rates are the lowest of the year — call for pricing.
Is Spanish Trail RV Park big rig friendly?
Yes. Wide interior roads, long pull through sites (both the red fifth wheel sites and the teal motorhome sites), and easy access on and off Highway 191 make it a straightforward park for Class A motorhomes and long fifth wheels. Big rigs should book red or teal sites, not yellow.
Does Spanish Trail have tent sites?
Spanish Trail is primarily an RV park with no dedicated tent camping. If you're tent camping, see our Moab campgrounds guide for options with tent pads and shared bathhouses.
What are quiet hours at Spanish Trail?
Standard quiet hours apply after 10 pm. That said, the park sits along Highway 191, and highway traffic noise is the more common complaint in reviews — the closer your site is to the front of the park, the more you'll hear passing trucks.
Are pets allowed at Spanish Trail RV Park?
Yes, leashed pets are welcome. The park has a small on site dog park for quick breaks, and there's a larger off leash park in Moab a few minutes away. Grass strips at each site give dogs somewhere to stretch out that isn't gravel.
Is the pool heated? Is it open year round?
The pool is heated and functions as a legitimate cool down amenity during triple digit summer days. It closes for winter along with the hot tub. Confirm current pool status when you book if it matters for your trip.
How far is Spanish Trail from Arches National Park?
The Arches entrance is roughly 15 minutes north of Spanish Trail via Highway 191, straight through downtown Moab. Plan on being on the road by 6 am for sunrise trips to Delicate Arch or Devils Garden in peak season.
Ready to Book Spanish Trail?
Peak season sites go fast. Reserve directly with the park, then start planning your Arches, Canyonlands, and rafting days.