Newbie to Moab

[Exalted 4x4]

So i am going on my first trip to moab the 23rd to the 27th and was just informed that the house we were going to stay at wont let us stay with them because we have to many people. So is anybody willing to let us throw a tent up in their front yard for a few nights? or a place to camp? Were broke college kids barely making it there with gas money so please help some brothers out.

Also for a newbie with two scouts, one on 35's with a rear locker and a smaller one on 33's with limited slips front and rear what are some trails that we should go on? Thanks for your help.

 

[Brett]

Why don't you just camp out somewhere? You don't exactly need to go to someone's house for that, especially there!

 

[Spork]

If you want to camp in town Moab Rim campground is under $10 a person.
http://www.moab-utah.com/moabrim/campark.html

 

[BroncoMama]

I am not a big camper, but I know there's quite a bit of free camping around Moab. As far as trails go, Fins N Things is always a good choice in my book.

 

[Brett]

I am not a big camper, but I know there's quite a bit of free camping around Moab. As far as trails go, Fins N Things is always a good choice in my book.

Have to agree. Fins is always a good one to start out on down there. Lets you get introduced to Moab

 

[40_Below]

Fins was my first trail in Moab, as recommended by this board, it was great.

 

[waynehartwig]

I am not a big camper, but I know there's quite a bit of free camping around Moab. As far as trails go, Fins N Things is always a good choice in my book.

Exactly. I see camp sites all over the place. Not sure if they are free or not? You'll just have to show up and look around. There are several on your way out of town (by McD's along the road to Pritchett, etc.).

As for trails? There are lots of them. Hells Revenge, Fins n Things, Golden Spike, etc. There's some fun stuff out at Area BFE, too - Green Day, Minor Threat, etc.

 

[greenjeep]

I may be able to help you out. PM me if you need specifics.

David

 

[reddevil]

2 Scouts in Moab huh... you think your broke now. Wait till after the trip

 

[Exalted 4x4]

2 Scouts in Moab huh... you think your broke now. Wait till after the trip

 

[reddevil]

I've paid my dues. I've spent alot of time and money working on, under and around the good old IH. I do have a soft spot in my heart for the old Scout's, but my wife would kick me out if she new it. But I will tell you, stay away from Kane's Creek. My friends Scout would attempt suicide every time we headed towards the trail. Fins-n-things is a great one to start on, Poison Spider Mesa is also a great trail. Have fun!

 

[notajeep]

Hit fins and then head back to hells revenge.

 

[Cody]

most of the camping down the kane creek road (towards pritchett) is pay. Herzog and I found that one out the hardway one morning....

Poisen Spider is a good beginners trail too.

 

[ryslc]

Why don't you just camp out somewhere? You don't exactly need to go to someone's house for that, especially there!

amen!
some of my best trips are sleepin on the trail under my jeep.

 

[BroncoMama]

amen!
some of my best trips are sleepin on the trail under my jeep.

Weren't you ever worried about being dripped on? Or are you magically leak free? (If so, can I just say that I'm insanely jealous?)

 

[ryslc]

is anyone ever clean when they are wheelin?
what is a couple of drips on a lot of dirt?

 

[BroncoMama]

is anyone ever clean when they are wheelin?
what is a couple of drips on a lot of dirt?

Well, I'm not saying I'm by any means clean at the end of the day, I just wouldn't be too thrilled to be awakened by a drop of 90 weight on my forehead.

 

[ryslc]

you don't sleep under the axle!