Moonflower Canyon Group Site
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. No potable water available on site; bring your own. Tent camping only.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - 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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