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Originally Posted by BrucePerens
We definitely enjoyed Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce, and Zion when my wife worked for Backroads active travel.
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There are terrific, large swaths of dispersed camping acreage (BLM) north of Moab and the entrance to Arches in the Klondike Bluffs (less crowded) and the Willow Creek (more crowded with motorized vehicles, but some places are pretty sheltered and quiet). There easy access to some great
slickrock mountain bike trails (moderate technical difficulty) & dinosaur track viewing in the Klondike Bluffs with terrific views of the Castle Valley (east of the highway) and Bartlett's Wash (west of the highway).
These would be within a very reasonable driving distance for day trips to Arches, Canyonlands, White Rim, downtown Moab for provisions and dining, Colorado River or even to the La Sals. Refilling fresh water receptacles may be obtained from the hose bib/drinking fountain in the town park.
Naturally (to avoid feeling like a piece of jerked beef), these are best used in spring, early-early summer and late summer-autumn.