Ken’S Lake Campground
Ken’s Lake Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (546 reviews)
Season: Year-round
ATTENTION: Loop A campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available onsite.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kens-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful wide-open campground in Spanish Valley with stunning red rock canyon views and well-spaced sites featuring fire pits and picnic tables. Convenient location near Arches National Park with very quiet nights.
Wildlife alert: Desert Kit Fox, Pronghorn, Ferruginous Hawk, Desert Horned Lizard, and Western Milksnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Ken’S Lake Campground: Loop A requires Recreation.gov reservations (up to 6 months in advance); Loop B is first-come, first-served with cash/check/app payment options. Cell service available for most providers at campground entrance. Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 approximately 8 miles and follow Ken's Lake signs.
Skip Ken’S Lake Campground if: You need full RV hookups—this campground has no hookups at most sites and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer to pay with cash or check at Loop A—Recreation.gov online payment is the only option..
Best time to visit Ken’S Lake Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though note that known issues mention seasonal operations at some sites..
Nearby campgrounds: Clover Springs Campground (Rush Valley, UT), Loop Campground (Ut) (Pleasant Grove, UT), Upper Narrows (Pleasant Grove, UT), Boy Scout (Pleasant Grove, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ken’S Lake Campground
Cell signal at Ken’S Lake Campground (Moab, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
ATTENTION: Loop A campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made the day of, up to 6 months in advance from anywhere service is available. This is the only option, cash and check payments are NOT available onsite.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryLoop A requires Recreation.gov reservations (up to 6 months in advance); Loop B is first-come, first-served with cash/check/app payment options.
Cell service available for most providers at campground entrance.
Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 approximately 8 miles and follow Ken's Lake signs.
Campground operates year-round, though note that known issues mention seasonal operations at some sites.
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Getting there →
From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you see signs for Ken's Lake, approximately 8 miles. Turn left off the highway and follow signs to the lake. The campground is just beyond the turn to the lake. Loop A is in the first campground loop and B is the second loop.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Ken’s Lake Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Ken’s Lake Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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