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

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.

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.

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.

Eric W

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A

3

Campground was easy to locate and a convenient distance from Moab. Facilities were solid. It was HOT during our stay (early June) and campsites were very much exposed to the elements: no shade, blowing sand, etc. Fortunately, the lake is right “next door” so we spent the afternoons in the water waiting for the heat to let up. The lake was definitely a key positive of this campground.

Eric W

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A

3

Campground was easy to locate and a convenient distance from Moab. Facilities were solid. It was HOT during our stay (early June) and campsites were very much exposed to the elements: no shade, blowing sand, etc. Fortunately, the lake is right “next door” so we spent the afternoons in the water waiting for the heat to let up. The lake was definitely a key positive of this campground.

Eric W

Verified

June 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 8, Loop: A

3

Campground was easy to locate and a convenient distance from Moab. Facilities were solid. It was HOT during our stay (early June) and campsites were very much exposed to the elements: no shade, blowing sand, etc. Fortunately, the lake is right “next door” so we spent the afternoons in the water waiting for the heat to let up. The lake was definitely a key positive of this campground.

Lisa V

Verified

June 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A

5

Very quiet, nice place, with a view on the mountains

Lisa V

Verified

June 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: A

5

Very quiet, nice place, with a view on the mountains

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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