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About Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Number of accommodations: 6
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Pet Friendly
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (69)
What Guests Are Saying
The Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites offer stunning views and a convenient location near Moab, with clean facilities and ample parking. Visitors appreciate the shaded picnic areas and the overall beauty of the site, making it a great choice for groups. However, some concerns include noise from nearby ATVs, limited amenities, and issues with the reservation system, which may affect the experience.
What Guests Are Saying
The Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites offer stunning views and a convenient location near Moab, with clean facilities and ample parking. Visitors appreciate the shaded picnic areas and the overall beauty of the site, making it a great choice for groups. However, some concerns include noise from nearby ATVs, limited amenities, and issues with the reservation system, which may affect the experience.
Review Summary
Dana D
VerifiedMarch 22, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura A, Loop: Datura Campground
Loved both campsites we used Datura 1 and Datura 2. #2 was further from bathrooms which only mattered because we had unusually cold weather while we camped here. Reasonably flat ground to park on at these group sites, flat tent space was a little harder to come by so we raked a bit. Close to the main road atvs use but not too too loud, also great separation from other campsites. Peaceful, serene, vast landscape views.
Dan H
VerifiedMarch 20, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground
I rolled in after dark and just camped overnight. Easy entry and exit. Campsite was as described. The surroundings offered beautiful scenery at sunrise. The restroom is simple but adequate and very clean.
Ann Marie L
VerifiedMarch 16, 2021 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground
Our group site at Sand Flats loop D was just right with a shelter, two picnic tables, plenty of room for tents, and fantastic views of the La Sal mountains. Pit toilet bathrooms were some of the cleanest I've ever seen!
Tracy H
VerifiedNovember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground
Got to my site and it was taken but no humans were there. They had posted the slip showing they had the same spot given to me. It was nearing dark and I could not wait to set up camp in the dark and cold. I had to leave and get a hotel room.
Liesel A
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground
Paid for a reserved group site to fit 11 people. Was given a very small camp site that was not labelled "group" and did not fit everyone and our vehicles. In addition to paying for the site that did not need to be reserved in the first place (is in the first-come-first-serve section of the camp grounds), we also paid for for parking permits. Overall, reservations, directions, permits were not user friendly. Very confusing and led to multiple confrontations.
Allison C
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site Datura D, Loop: Datura Campground
One of the best campsites I have ever stayed in! Clean & well stocked bathrooms & beautiful views! Lots of bats flying at night which helped keep bugs to a minimum. Campsite is within a 10-15 minute drive to Moab, which has everything you need from the city market to outdoorsy equipment at gear heads! Gear heads also has a free potable water station outside which is the perfect place to refill gallon jugs since the campsite doesn’t have running water. Sand flats recreation area has an abundance of UTV & Biking trails which you can access from the campsite. The campground is also 15 minutes away from Mill Creek, a great spot to hike through the water and cool off on a hot day. Next time we are in Moab we will definitely be staying here again.
Emily P
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground
We had an amazing time camping in Sand Flats. We reserved group campsite E-1 and it was a great spot. Plenty of room for campers and lots of space for tents. The large rock next to the site provided shade as well as a fun place to climb up and see the view. The Jeep trails in Sand Flats are out of this world. Our site was right next to the entrance to Fins N Things (although not so close to be overly loud) and we loved watching groups of 4-wheelers start their journey on the trail. Sand Flats seems to be managed well, without it feeling like it is overly managed. Our stay at Sand Flats really made our trip to Moab great. Be sure to rent a Jeep from John at Jenn's Jeep Rentals!
Gail T
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground
Great site but better for tents than large trailers. We were able to park one large trailer and a pop-up camper and still have room for about 3 other vehicles. I only gave 4 stars because the driveway into the site has a pretty deep dip such that the landing gear on our camper would have dragged on the ground if we hadn't used rocks and boards to get across it.
Gina D
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: Group Site E-1, Loop: Echo Campground
The site was clean and very close to the center of town and Arches NP. There was ample space between sites so it did not feel cramped. I would definitely camp here again.
Location Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
Address:
125 E. Center St.
Moab, UT, 84532
United States
Directions from Your Location: The Entrance Station for the Sand Flats Recreation Area is located around 3000 Sand Flats Rd. We say "around" because there is no actual mailing address for the Entrance Station. Don't worry though, we have detailed directions.
From the South:
If heading north on Highway 191:
Make a right onto 400 East (this is at a stop light with gas station just past the intersection.)
Stay on 400 E for 1/2 mile, then turn right onto Mill Creek Drive.
At the 3 way stop go straight onto the Sand Flats Road.
Stay on Sand Flats Road for 2 miles to the Sand Flats Entrance Station.
To reach the reservable group campsite Datura A, travel 1 mile past the Entrance station to the Datura campground on your right. Turn in and then make a right and it will be on your right in about 100 feet. To reach Datura B travel a little further past the Datura campground turn off to the next driveway. For Datura groupsites C and D, travel 1.5 miles east along the Sand Flats Road from the Sand Flats Entrance Station to the Fins and Things 4x4 Trail Staging Area. Follow the road on the back side of the staging area. Follow signs to Datura C and D Group Campsites.
To reach the reservable group campsites E-1 and E-10 in the Echo Campground, travel two miles east along the Sand Flats Road from the Sand Flats Entrance Station to Echo Campground. E-1 is the first campsite and located on the right side of the Echo Campground road. To reach Group Campsite E-10 drive passed E-1 to the second loop and E-10 group campsite is located on the left side.
From the North:
If traveling in from I-70 west or east:
Take exit #182 (Hwy 191) and head south for approximately 30 miles into downtown Moab.
Highway 191 S will turn into Main Street as you enter Moab.
Take a left onto 100 North street and follow that until it T's with 400 East.
Take a right onto 400 East, and then a left in about a 1/2 mile onto Mill Creek Drive.
At the 3 way stop go straight onto Sand Flats Road.
To reach the reservable group campsite Datura A, travel 1 mile past the Entrance station to the Datura campground on your right. Turn in and then make a right and it will be on your right in about 100 feet. To reach Datura B travel a little further past the Datura campground turn off to the next driveway. For Datura groupsites C and D, travel 1.5 miles east along the Sand Flats Road from the Sand Flats Entrance Station to the Fins and Things 4x4 Trail Staging Area. Follow the road on the back side of the staging area. Follow signs to Datura C and D Group Campsites.
To reach the reservable group campsites E-1 and E-10 in the Echo Campground, travel two miles east along the Sand Flats Road from the Sand Flats Entrance Station to Echo Campground. E-1 is the first campsite and located on the right side of the Echo Campground road. To reach Group Campsite E-10 drive passed E-1 to the second loop and E-10 group campsite is located on the left side.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.5677 / -109.527
Elevation: 1340 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers will need to bring drinking water. |
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Gusty winds are possible so always secure your tent and camping gear. |
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Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites; never leave food out. |
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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. |
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Campsites have shade structures but limited shade from trees. |
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Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees. |
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There are no showers, electricity, dump stations or drinking water at these sites, but they are available in the town of Moab. |
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Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. |