Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Sand Flats Recreation Area — riverside, hiking
Location: Moab, UT, UT
Price: From $80 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (74 reviews)
Season: May through October
Along with easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, Sand Flats’ campgrounds offer spectacular vistas of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas in addition to the ever-changing La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Visitors are awed by beautiful sunsets, the magic of howling coyotes and a night sky of seemingly unlimited stars.The sites are located only five miles from downtown Moab, providing convenient access to many bike and off-highway vehicle trails, Arches and Canyonlands Nati
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, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale
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Sand Flats offers world-renowned mountain biking on the Slickrock Bike Trail with spectacular views of sandstone domes, canyons, mesas, and the La Sal Mountains. Campers consistently rate it 4.8/5 stars and praise its big, well-spaced sites with excellent access to off-road recreation.
Wildlife alert: Mule deer, ringtail, desert night lizard, eastern collared lizard, and desert striped whipsnake present in the area
Insider tips for Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 6 total sites Full moon hikes on nearby trails require no headlamp due to exceptional night sky visibility Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale
Skip Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to noise — off-road recreation area can be loud. You prefer privacy facilities — vault toilets are open air with no roof or doors.
Best time to visit Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Kings Bottom Group Site (Moab, UT), Goose Island Group Sites (Moab, UT), Hunter Canyon Group Site (Moab, UT), Gold Bar Group Sites (Moab, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Cell signal at Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites (Moab, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Along with easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, Sand Flats’ campgrounds offer spectacular vistas of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas in addition to the ever-changing La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Visitors are awed by beautiful sunsets, the magic of howling coyotes and a night sky of seemingly unlimited stars.The sites are located only five miles from downtown Moab, providing convenient access to many bike and off-highway vehicle trails, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, the Colorado River and the La Sal Mountains.The Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to the Slickrock Bike Trail, a world renowned mountain biking destination. The area is also a premier destination for 4x4 and backcountry motorcycle enthusiasts.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 6 total sites
Full moon hikes on nearby trails require no headlamp due to exceptional night sky visibility
Bring your own firewood or purchase on-site; firewood is available for sale
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Directions from Your Location: The Entrance Station for the Sand Flats Recreation Area is located around 3000 Sand Flats Rd. We say "around" because there is no actual mailing address for the Entrance Station. Don't worry though, we have detailed directions. From the South: If heading north on Highway 191: Make a right onto 400 East (this is at a stop light with gas station just past the intersection.) Stay on 400 E for 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Mill Creek Drive. At the 3 way stop go straig
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sand Flats Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sand Flats Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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