I started the day at Horsethief Campground. I ended the day at Oak Grove Campground.

Here is a short description of the day:

Canyonlands, Arches Visitors Center, downtown Moab
Very familiar territory around Moab. I haven’t been to Arches National Park for years. Didn’t get past the Visitors Center.

Here is a short description of the evening:

Site 2 appears to be the only one with a remotely level parking pad. It's also very pleasant. The giant butte across the river puts it in shade most of the afternoon, at least in October.

Sad to report that when the wind shifts a strong poop smell wafts over my picnic table. Even though the pit toilet is 50 yards away. Oh well ...

This whole string of campgrounds is basically a bedroom community for Moab, so even though it was quite lovely and peaceful till dark, it was very busy with headlights and door-slamming in the 8-10:30 range, i.e. after dinner in Moab.

Story for today: Maybe Utah will be warmer.