Overview of Ken's Lake Campground with red rock cliffs lining the horizon.
Overview of Ken's Lake Campground with red rock cliffs lining the horizon.
Campsite with trailer parking in parking area. Red rock cliffs line the horizon in the background.
Kens Lake Campground Map

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

38 total sites

About Ken's Lake Campground

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. There is cell service for most providers at the campground entrance.  Loop B campsites are available first-come, first serve only. Payments can be made by cash, check, or scan and pay through the Recreation.gov mobile app.  Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office with questions by email: [email protected] or phone: 435-259-2100. Ken's Lake Campground is a part of the Ken's Lake Recreation Area. The area includes Ken's Lake, a man made reservoir (electric motors only - gas powered engines are prohibited), day use area with a gravel boat ramp, campground, and hiking/equestrian trails. Construction of the reservoir was part of the Mill Creek Project, completed in 1981, which also included a pressurized irrigation water delivery system. In 2000, the site was constructed into a campground and day use area for visitors to enjoy the surrounding recreational activities and scenic vistas.  Located 10 mi south of Moab, Ken's Lake is surrounded by red rock fins to the east, sage brush flats to the south and west, and a reservoir to the north. Distant views from the campground also include the La Sal Mountains and red rock Moab Rim. This site is located at 5.1 ft elevation, similar to Moab. Be prepared October to March for lows below freezing and from June to August highs from 95 to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.   This campground is comprised of loops A and B. Loop A has no vegetation providing shade and is closed during low use season (summer and winter; exact dates vary each year). Loop B stays open year round and has a variety of sites with juniper and cottonwood trees providing shade and privacy.  Loop A is popular with visitors that have large motorhomes and trailers. Loop B has smaller sites and it is difficult for large motorhomes and trailers to turn-around.  The south end of the Steel Bender Jeep Safari Route runs next to the campground, so Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) users are also drawn to this area. Other popular activities originating from the campground or day use area include: hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and non-motorized boating. There are over 3 mi of trails in the lake vicinity with views of the Moab Valley, Faux Falls, La Sal Mountains, and Ken's Lake.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Aug 26 to Nov 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

38 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 19 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 10, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 11, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 12, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 18 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 30 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 15 × 30 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 15 × 30 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 25 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 20 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 15 × 25 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 23, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 25 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 49 × 18 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 14 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 40 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 24 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 32 × 18 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 31, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 32, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 38 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 33, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 24 × 24 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 34, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 55 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 35, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 36, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 57 × 29 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 37, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 15 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 38, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 26 × 30 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 25 × 20 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 5, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 6, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 18 ft · Gravel
$20
/ per night
⛺ 8, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night
⛺ 9, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
$20
/ per night

Reviews (1700)

What Guests Are Saying

Ken's Lake Campground is well-maintained with clean facilities and beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for hiking and enjoying nature. Many guests appreciate the spacious campsites and proximity to Moab, as well as the nearby waterfall and fishing opportunities. While some noted issues like limited shade, messy bathrooms, and the presence of mice, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
1700 reviews
5
56.5%
961
4
26.5%
451
3
8.7%
148
2
5.4%
92
1
2.8%
48

Kim A

Verified

April 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: A

4

The campground was clean and attractive, about a 15-minute drive to town. The atmosphere is lovely, red rocks, a (man-made but still beautiful) stream & trails. Ken's lake is a gravel pit with questionable water so I wouldn't bother with that. We had considered staying at a variety of other places & I am glad we chose here. The price & atmosphere were the big positives. Look out for holes in the ground when putting down your tent. We hadn't realized these were lizard holes and unfortunately, we found a few squashed under our tent when we packed up to leave. We also noticed some people aren't paying attention to the reservation clipped to the post in front of the campsite. When we arrived our first day someone else was set up in our reserved spot & we had to track them down and ask them to pack up their stuff and move... kinda uncomfortable to deal with. We noticed this same situation happened to another camper too in the 3 days we were there so I'm guessing it may be a somewhat common occurrance. There is a camp host on site but it's a big place and only ran into him a couple times.

Phil G

Verified

April 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

4

What a beautiful spot to call home for a night! We stayed here 2 nights while visiting Arches National Park - it was the perfect location and had a great view. We took a walk around our campground loop and to the lake, but that was about the extent of our experience with the campground itself. My husband used the restrooms and said they weren't bad. My only complaint was there was dog poop everywhere. While campers may have cleaned up after there pets on the gravel parts of their lots, they sure didn't clean up anything outside of those small boundaries. Overall I'd recommend this spot to others and would consider returning if we ever make it back out that way.

Phil G

Verified

April 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

4

What a beautiful spot to call home for a night! We stayed here 2 nights while visiting Arches National Park - it was the perfect location and had a great view. We took a walk around our campground loop and to the lake, but that was about the extent of our experience with the campground itself. My husband used the restrooms and said they weren't bad. My only complaint was there was dog poop everywhere. While campers may have cleaned up after there pets on the gravel parts of their lots, they sure didn't clean up anything outside of those small boundaries. Overall I'd recommend this spot to others and would consider returning if we ever make it back out that way.

Phil G

Verified

April 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: A

4

What a beautiful spot to call home for a night! We stayed here 2 nights while visiting Arches National Park - it was the perfect location and had a great view. We took a walk around our campground loop and to the lake, but that was about the extent of our experience with the campground itself. My husband used the restrooms and said they weren't bad. My only complaint was there was dog poop everywhere. While campers may have cleaned up after there pets on the gravel parts of their lots, they sure didn't clean up anything outside of those small boundaries. Overall I'd recommend this spot to others and would consider returning if we ever make it back out that way.

Cynthia B

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

5

This campground is beautiful, and the sites are very spacious. When we drove through Moab and saw how many of the private RV sites were really packed together, we were really thankful for the site. Would stay there again if we make it back to Moab! Also, it was very easy to get water at Mavericks on the South side of Moab on the way to Ken's Lake, and then dump at Maverick's on the way home.

Joseph M

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

4

Good access to Arches and Canyonlands. Campground didn't have a water pump but it made up for it by it's proximity to town. So we just got our water there.

Cynthia B

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

5

This campground is beautiful, and the sites are very spacious. When we drove through Moab and saw how many of the private RV sites were really packed together, we were really thankful for the site. Would stay there again if we make it back to Moab! Also, it was very easy to get water at Mavericks on the South side of Moab on the way to Ken's Lake, and then dump at Maverick's on the way home.

Joseph M

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

4

Good access to Arches and Canyonlands. Campground didn't have a water pump but it made up for it by it's proximity to town. So we just got our water there.

Cynthia B

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

5

This campground is beautiful, and the sites are very spacious. When we drove through Moab and saw how many of the private RV sites were really packed together, we were really thankful for the site. Would stay there again if we make it back to Moab! Also, it was very easy to get water at Mavericks on the South side of Moab on the way to Ken's Lake, and then dump at Maverick's on the way home.

Joseph M

Verified

April 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: A

4

Good access to Arches and Canyonlands. Campground didn't have a water pump but it made up for it by it's proximity to town. So we just got our water there.

Location & Directions for Ken's Lake Campground

82 East Dogwood Avenue, Moab, UT 84532 United States

Elevation: 1,551 ft

Getting There

<p>From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you see signs for Ken's Lake, approximately 8 mi. 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...

Nearest town

Moab, UT - 265 mi

About over 4 hr (282 min) to downtown

Highway access

Ken's Lake Campground is accessible via Highway 191, which is approximately 8 miles from Moab.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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