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Ken's Lake Campground

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

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: blm_ut_mb_mail@blm.gov 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 miles 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 5,085 feet 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 miles of trails in the lake vicinity with views of the Moab Valley, Faux Falls, La Sal Mountains, and Ken's Lake.

Number of accommodations: 38

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Closed periods
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Currently open - Feb 11 to Jul 5

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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
No Hookups
Price not available
10, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
11, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
12, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 2, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
31, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 4, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
5, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 7, Loop: A
No Hookups
Price not available
8, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
9, Loop: A
10 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (1089)

What Guests Are Saying

Ken's Lake Campground is conveniently located near Moab, offering clean facilities and beautiful views, making it ideal for hiking and exploring nearby attractions. Many reviewers appreciated the spacious campsites and cleanliness, with positive comments on the hiking trails to waterfalls and peaceful surroundings. However, some users noted issues with wind and campsite reservations, suggesting that site selection could be improved to ensure better experiences.

Review Summary

4.3
1089 reviews
5
56.8%
619
4
26.6%
290
3
8.5%
93
2
5.2%
57
1
2.8%
30

Karen N

Verified

September 16, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: A

1

We pulled in around 9:00 p.m with 3 tired kids and someone else was camped in our site. They were not willing to move. There were many other sites available, but it wasn't possible to reserve one immediately due to lack of sufficient phone/ internet service at the campground. I would love to get my money back and I would love for people to not take sites that they haven't reserved.

Abigail B

Verified

July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

4

Really open camping site, easy access to the lake and other activities around.

Abigail B

Verified

July 11, 2025 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

4

Really open camping site, easy access to the lake and other activities around.

Margaret M

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: A

2

This site is right next to the pit toilet and it smells AWFUL. My fault for booking it without looking at the map. I couldn't stay the night, the smell was too foul. Ended up dispersed camping nearby and losing my money on the reservation. Other spots at this campground are nice, but don't book site 38!

Margaret M

Verified

July 9, 2025 Stayed at: 38, Loop: A

2

This site is right next to the pit toilet and it smells AWFUL. My fault for booking it without looking at the map. I couldn't stay the night, the smell was too foul. Ended up dispersed camping nearby and losing my money on the reservation. Other spots at this campground are nice, but don't book site 38!

Daniel R

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

3

I like the location. It was nice to be near water and the town of Moab. There were some rowdy groups in the campground. Kids (highschool age) were continuously walking through my site as a shortcut to the lake. One night there was a group doing cookies for hours in the gravel parking lot and then one of their children ran off when it was time to go. There were people yelling in the woods, women wailing crying, and sheriff's searching for hours. If it wasn't for the low class clientele I would have had a better rating. They need someone onsite to keep this stuff in check.

Daniel R

Verified

June 24, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

3

I like the location. It was nice to be near water and the town of Moab. There were some rowdy groups in the campground. Kids (highschool age) were continuously walking through my site as a shortcut to the lake. One night there was a group doing cookies for hours in the gravel parking lot and then one of their children ran off when it was time to go. There were people yelling in the woods, women wailing crying, and sheriff's searching for hours. If it wasn't for the low class clientele I would have had a better rating. They need someone onsite to keep this stuff in check.

Maren D

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 29, Loop: A

5

Very nice campsite. Right across from the bathrooms and not too far from the lake. The bathrooms were well maintained—stocked with both toilet paper and hand sanitizer—and were some of the better smelling vault bathrooms I’ve been in. There’s a nice tree that can comfortably shade ~four people in camping chairs, so we didn’t need to pull out our shade shelter. The foot long stakes that we used for our tent were very difficult to drive into the gravel ground. My only concern was that the fire pit was pretty close to a field of dry grass, so we had to keep a close watch on our fire. If you’re interested in hammocking, there’s not a ton of readily available trees, but we didn’t need to find some near the creek after bushwhacking a little bit.

Greg P

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

4

The campground is on gravel, at the end of a gravel road. It would help if the signage were better to determine where the spot is located. Many sites are uneven. We were close to the restroom, which was fine, as expected for the type of campground.

Greg P

Verified

June 19, 2025 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

4

The campground is on gravel, at the end of a gravel road. It would help if the signage were better to determine where the spot is located. Many sites are uneven. We were close to the restroom, which was fine, as expected for the type of campground.

Location Ken's Lake Campground

Address:
82 East Dogwood Avenue
Moab, UT, 84532
United States

Highway access

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

Latitude & Longitude: 40.0351 / -112.783

Elevation: 1551 feet

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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