Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites

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Sand Flats Recreation Area
Sand Flats

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

6 total sites

RV Sites

5 sites

Tent Sites

1 site

About Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites

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.

Number of accommodations: 6

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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6 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 Group Site Datura A, Loop: Datura Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Site Datura B, Loop: Datura Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
Group Site Datura C, Loop: Datura Campground Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 Group Site E-10, Loop: Echo Campground RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (77)

What Guests Are Saying

Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites offers stunning views, a clean environment, and proximity to town, making it a popular choice for campers. Many appreciate the spacious layout and amenities like picnic tables and shade structures, ideal for groups and families. However, some guests noted issues with site size, noise from nearby ATV activities, and limited amenities like water and trash disposal.

Review Summary

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77 reviews
5
51.9%
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4
28.6%
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3
5.2%
4
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3.9%
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Ted K

Verified

September 20, 2023 Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground

4

Overall great. Noisy with ATVs but to be expected. Don't why though they can't put an open air, shed roof of sorts over the toilet. Have been there when it's pouring and had to erect our own tarp rain shelter over the toilet

Jonathon N

Verified

November 5, 2023 Stayed at: Group Site Datura C, Loop: Datura Campground

5

Great site!

Jon H

Verified

November 19, 2023 Stayed at: Group Site E-10, Loop: Echo Campground

4

Clean and close to the best trails, parking was a little tight but everything else was fantastic. Would do it again.

Joseph A

Verified

December 17, 2023 Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground

4

Nice place. Over regulated, but it is busy so I get it.

Heather W

Verified

April 5, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site Datura B, Loop: Datura Campground

5

We were there during the Safari Jeep Week and the area was busy. Despite the business the staff was amazing! Our campsite/campground was clean and well maintained. We always look forward to visiting this area in the spring.

Tabor R

Verified

July 8, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground

3

Some trash left behind by previous campers, and red ants near the tables but otherwise very quiet, beautiful view, clean bathroom, and nice shelter for the site with multiple tent spaces.

Lindsee J

Verified

August 8, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground

1

*Unreliable reservation system.* A large group was in my reserved site when I arrived at 7 p.m. and there was no ranger or camp host that could help me at all. Very frustrating after having booked the reservation a few months in advance. And of course all other sites were full. Seems very easy to poach a spot at these sites and there is no accountability/camp hosts/rangers to help in a situation like this. This party also used their generator during hours you were not supposed to. They were not at the site when I initially arrived (but lots of RVs and tents setup). I also would not have felt comfortable confronting them. Book at your own risk.

Ray S

Verified

September 30, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground

5

This campground is very near Moab but it feels like it is hundreds of miles away from everything. Quite amazing. Very popular place for local OHV, Jeep and motorcycle tours, so be prepared for some noise during the day and dust. No electricity, no water but very clean pit toilets. Staff super friendly and easy to drive to with an RV. Will be back!

marie-pierre s

Verified

November 1, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground

1

Très cher pour 0 service. Et suite à arrivée assez tardive ( 19h45) nous avons galeré à trouver un endroit où poser notre RV : pas de lumière, pas de fléchage et bien sûr personne à l'accueil ( mais quel accueil d'ailleurs ?)
Seul gros regret de nos expériences de camping dans l'Ouest américain

Joseph A

Verified

November 16, 2024 Stayed at: Group Site Datura A, Loop: Datura Campground

5

Been coming every year for 34 years. Moab has changed a lot but the trails are similar and I always have fun!

Location Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites

Address:
125 E. Center St.
Moab, UT, 84532
United States

Highway access

The Sand Flats Recreation Area is accessible via Highway 191, approximately 30 miles south of I-70 at exit 182. From Highway 191, travelers can reach the campground by turning onto local roads leading to Sand Flats Road.

Elevation: 1340 feet

Distance to downtown

1.8 mi drive to downtown Moab (about 5 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Campers will need to bring drinking water.
  • Gusty winds are possible so always secure your tent and camping gear.
  • Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; never leave food out.
  • If you are planning on camping mid-May to mid-September, day time temperatures can range from the mid-90s to 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Night time temperatures are pleasant.
  • Campsites have shade structures but limited shade from trees. 
  • Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.
  • There are no showers, electricity, dump stations or drinking water at these sites, but they are available in the town of Moab.
  • Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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