Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites
The group campsites are open and available for reservations through Recreation.gov. Reservations can be made 7 days to 6 months in advance. Checkout time is 11 a.m.; failure to arrive by 11 a.m. the day after your scheduled arrival results in forfeiture of the site.
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:57PM 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
The Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites offer six reservable sites spread across two campgrounds: Datura (sites A, B, C, and D) and Echo (sites E-1 and E-10). Each site accommodates up to 16 people with varying parking capacities. Datura A, B, D, and E-1 can fit six passenger cars, two to three RVs, or two to three trucks with trailers, while Datura C and E-10 have smaller lots for four cars or one RV and one trailer. Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet. The sites are set among dramatic slickrock formations with sweeping views of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas, backed by the 13,000-foot La Sal Mountains. Amenities include shade structures, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site, with vault toilets nearby. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Firewood gathering is prohibited; bring your own or purchase in Moab. Located just five miles from downtown Moab, the area provides direct access to the legendary Slickrock Bike Trail and nearly 40 miles of OHV trails. Generator hours run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with quiet hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. The high desert environment brings extreme summer temperatures (mid-90s to 105°F+ from mid-May through mid-September) and gusty winds year-round.
Directions
From Highway 191 in Moab, turn east onto 400 East at the stoplight with the gas station. Continue 0.5 miles, then turn right onto Mill Creek Drive. At the three-way stop, go straight onto Sand Flats Road and continue 2 miles to the Sand Flats Entrance Station. Datura A and B are 1 mile past the entrance station on the right. Datura C and D are 1.5 miles past the entrance at the Fins and Things staging area. Echo E-1 and E-10 are 2 miles past the entrance station in Echo Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $80 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| abrand@grandcountyutah.net | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 259-2444 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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