Ken's Lake Campground

82 East Dogwood Avenue, Moab, Utah, United States
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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.
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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.

Available sites

38 total sites
RV Sites 30 sites from $20 per night Tent Sites 8 sites from $20 per night

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
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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

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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 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

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3 stars 8.7% (148)
2 stars 5.4% (92)
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Shari T

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March 23, 2026 Stayed at: 37, Loop: A

Site no. A-37. Nice site tucked in back with two other sites. After a long 8 hour drive, we arrived at our site at ~530 pm. At that time no other campers were visible from are location. At our reserved site we find a man sitting in a pickup truck. We pulled next to him to nicely let him know we have a reservation for this site. First he will not roll down his truck window, he just stares at us. Eventually he rolls his window down and starts saying Navajo Navajo stolen land my site stolen land. Then he tells us he has a reservation he put his money in the box on site. This is no longer possible all reservation must be made online or app. After a brief exchange that continue as stated above we told him we are going to find a park ranger. An uncomfortable situation to say the least. We figured if something was available in FF we will just camp there. Nothing was open in FF. So now we are driving around the camp looking a camp host. There is no camp host. There is no park ranger. Now we see the man who was in our site moved to a parking area within the camp. We returned to are site with no further incidents. No toilet paper in the pit toilet. The very large trash dumpster was so full it was bulging at its lids. Trash left next to the dumpster. Come on BLM you can do better.

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Barbara W

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March 23, 2026 Stayed at: 10, Loop: A

A beautiful spot with the lake nearby with several trails to hike. Great hike to faux lower and upper falls. A perfect boondocking campground with very
Well kept vault toilets.

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Shari T

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March 23, 2026 Stayed at: 37, Loop: A

Site no. A-37. Nice site tucked in back with two other sites. After a long 8 hour drive, we arrived at our site at ~530 pm. At that time no other campers were visible from are location. At our reserved site we find a man sitting in a pickup truck. We pulled next to him to nicely let him know we have a reservation for this site. First he will not roll down his truck window, he just stares at us. Eventually he rolls his window down and starts saying Navajo Navajo stolen land my site stolen land. Then he tells us he has a reservation he put his money in the box on site. This is no longer possible all reservation must be made online or app. After a brief exchange that continue as stated above we told him we are going to find a park ranger. An uncomfortable situation to say the least. We figured if something was available in FF we will just camp there. Nothing was open in FF. So now we are driving around the camp looking a camp host. There is no camp host. There is no park ranger. Now we see the man who was in our site moved to a parking area within the camp. We returned to are site with no further incidents. No toilet paper in the pit toilet. The very large trash dumpster was so full it was bulging at its lids. Trash left next to the dumpster. Come on BLM you can do better.

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Aaron E

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March 21, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: A

Great place. Just be sure to get a reservation if going at a busy time. And be aware that most of the sites don’t have trees or privacy.

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Aaron E

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March 21, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: A

Great place. Just be sure to get a reservation if going at a busy time. And be aware that most of the sites don’t have trees or privacy.

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Aaron E

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March 21, 2026 Stayed at: 34, Loop: A

Great place. Just be sure to get a reservation if going at a busy time. And be aware that most of the sites don’t have trees or privacy.

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abby h

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March 16, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

We had the greatest time here! We camped at site 12 and it was lovely. The most gorgeous sunset and sunrise.

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abby h

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March 16, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

We had the greatest time here! We camped at site 12 and it was lovely. The most gorgeous sunset and sunrise.

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abby h

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March 16, 2026 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A

We had the greatest time here! We camped at site 12 and it was lovely. The most gorgeous sunset and sunrise.

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Isadora M

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March 15, 2026 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

Awesome! Beautiful quiet campsite and great stargazing

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Location & Directions for Ken's Lake Campground

82 East Dogwood Avenue, Moab, UT 84532 United States

Elevation: 1,551 ft

Getting There

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 B ...

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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