Moonflower Canyon Group Site
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. No potable water available on site; bring your own. Tent camping only.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 6:26PM MDT until July 21 at 9:30PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... South Central Grand County in east central Utah... Northeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * Until 930 PM MDT. * At 626 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across Kane Springs and Hunter Canyons. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 2 to 3 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Moab and Spanish Valley. This includes the following streams and drainages... Kane Springs Canyon and Hunters Canyon.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:59AM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus and Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, slot canyons, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Babylon, Deer Creek, Turner Gulch, Lee, PL Gulch, Ferris, Snyder, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Advisory issued July 21 at 7:11PM MDT until July 21 at 8:15PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of east central Utah, including the following county, Grand. * WHEN...Until 815 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 711 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.3 and 0.8 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Southwestern Grand County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Moonflower Canyon Group Site offers a secluded tent camping experience at the mouth of a scenic red rock canyon near Moab. The site accommodates groups of 20-25 people beneath a canopy of large cottonwood trees that provide ample shade year-round. No RVs, tent trailers, or camper vans are permitted. The canyon features prehistoric and historic rock imagery on the nearby walls, with visitors reminded to protect these cultural resources by not touching or marking rock surfaces. A popular short hiking trail leads from the site to a cool oasis with a small pool deeper in the canyon. The site is ideally positioned for exploring the Moab area, located about 15 minutes from Arches National Park and 45 minutes from Canyonlands National Park. Kane Creek Road offers additional opportunities for four-wheel driving, mountain biking, and hiking.
Directions
From the center of Moab at Center and Main, head south to Kane Creek Road. Turn right (west) on Kane Creek Road and drive 3.5 miles. The Moonflower Canyon Group Site is on the left just past Kings Bottom Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_moabgroupsite@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2100 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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