Ken’S Lake Group Sites
Ken’s Lake Recreation Area — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Ken’s Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only) and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are accessible from the campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kens-lake-group-sites to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful wide-open campground in Spanish Valley with stunning red rock canyon views and access to Ken's Lake for swimming, paddleboarding, and fishing. Well-spaced sites with tables and fire pits, very quiet at night, and convenient to Arches and Canyonlands national parks.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Midget Faded Rattlesnake, and Eastern Collared Lizard present in area. Also Gunnison's Prairie Dog, Hopi Chipmunk, Ringtail, Mexican Woodrat, Northern Saw-whet Owl, and Brown Thrasher.
Insider tips for Ken’S Lake Group Sites: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Group site A has equestrian corrals if you're bringing horses. Electric motors only on the lake for boating. Entrance road conditions may be rough; contact ahead for current status.
Skip Ken’S Lake Group Sites if: You need RV hookups — only 2 group sites available with no hookups at most sites; suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You're visiting November-April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Ken’S Lake Group Sites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (Moab, UT), Warner Lake (Moab, UT), Hunter Canyon Group Site (Moab, UT), The Ledge Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ken’S Lake Group Sites
Cell signal at Ken’S Lake Group Sites (Moab, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
The Ken’s Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only) and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are accessible from the campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Group site A has equestrian corrals if you're bringing horses.
Electric motors only on the lake for boating.
Entrance road conditions may be rough; contact ahead for current status.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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. Group Site A is in the first campground loop and B is on 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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