Lone Mesa Group Sites
The campground is open and operating. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Generator hours are 8 AM to 8 PM; quiet hours are 10 PM to 6 AM. Weddings require a Letter of Acknowledgement from the Moab Field Office. Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding and gusty winds.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 10:38AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...In Colorado, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, and Southeast Utah. * WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to midnight MDT Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to strong surface winds expected, stronger thunderstorm potential could result in locally higher wind gusts at times.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 9 at 10:53AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT A strong low pressure system off the Pacific Coast will begin to draw in tropical moisture associated with Topical Storm Rachel this weekend. This strong southerly fetch will draw anomalously high moisture content across the Desert Southwest and into eastern Utah and western Colorado. The chance for widespread precipitation increases Saturday evening into Sunday. Total precipitation forecasts range from 1 to 3 inches across high terrain, with highest amounts favoring the Uintas, Tavaputs and the Southwest San Juan mountains. Embedded thunderstorms are also possible Sunday afternoon, increasing the threat for flash flooding across vulnerable terrain. While confidence in location and rainfall rates remain low at this time, the potential for rapidly rising rivers, streams, normally dry arroyos and slot canyons are possible Sunday through Monday. Please follow the evolving forecast, especially if your plans including recreating or commuting across eastern Utah and western Colorado Sunday onward. Also, keep in mind weather potential above your location and upstream, particularly for those who reside below sensitive terrain like recent burn scars.
About
Lone Mesa Group Sites is a Bureau of Land Management group campground ideal for large gatherings such as school groups, family reunions, or outdoor clubs. The campground features five group sites: Sites A through E accommodate 30-40 people each, with Site A including a horse corral for equestrian groups. Each site includes fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, shade shelters, and spacious parking areas suitable for larger vehicles. The location sits approximately 1,000 feet higher in elevation than Moab, providing slightly cooler temperatures during summer months. The town of Moab is about 30 minutes away and offers dining, shopping, gear rentals, and tour companies. Groups heading into Canyonlands National Park to ride the White Rim Trail frequently use Lone Mesa as a base camp before and after their trips. Nearby recreation opportunities abound, including Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges trails, and Mineral Bottom on the Green River. The area features numerous four-wheel drive roads leading to scenic canyons and vistas, with options for mountain biking, hiking, photography, and backcountry exploration.
Directions
From Moab, drive nine miles north on Highway 191 to the intersection with Highway 313. Turn west on Highway 313 and drive eight miles, then turn right on Dubinky Well Road and go approximately 200 yards to the campground entrance road. Turn right and proceed up a small hill to the site.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $150 - $175 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_moabgroupsite@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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