The Ledge Campground
Five separate campgrounds with 105 sites are located in a scenic, red rock valley popular with ATV, UTV and 4WD users. Individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and each can accommodate 10 people and 2 vehicles. One group site, The Ledge Group Site, is reservable for groups (15-30 people). Popular in the spring and fall, these sites are very hot in summer (limited shade). Individual Sites: 105 (limited to 10 people & two vehicles per site) Group Site: 1 (reservable) Water: No, Toilets: Yes, Hook-ups: No
Recreation.gov no longer lists this campground, and no other booking source is published. Check with the managing office before you go.
Recreation.gov no longer lists this campground, and no other booking source is published. Check with the managing office before you go.
The group site has its own page: The Ledge Group Sites.
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Site map
17 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Fees | $15/night (Pay at campground—cash or check only) |
| Stay limit | 14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period. |
| Dark sky | 7.4 miles from Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
The Ledge Campgrounds (A – E) are located approximately 8.5 miles from the junction of Highway 191 and Kane Springs Road. From the center of Moab (Center St. and Main St.), head south to Kane Creek Road (between the Burger King and McDonald’s). Turn right (west) on Kane Creek Road. At the stop sign, continue straight.
| Nearest town | Moab, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.4806° N, 109.6029° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 6.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 6.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 1.4 miChicken Corners Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 2.1 miHunter Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.4 mi
- 6.4 miCanyonlands Backcountry Office ↗Visitor center
- 8.9 miMoab Day Use Sites ↗Day use
- 13.7 miTake Out Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- John Henry Shafer HouseBuilding · Moab · 6.6 mi
- Orlando W. Warner HouseBuilding · Moab · 6.8 mi
- Apache MotelBuilding · Moab · 7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at The Ledge Campground?
$15/night (Pay at campground—cash or check only)
How long can I stay at The Ledge Campground?
14 nights in a 30 consecutive day period.
Is The Ledge Campground good for stargazing?
Dead Horse Point State Park, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.4 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.
Source: DarkSky International
What is the nearest town to The Ledge Campground?
Moab, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if The Ledge Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are The Ledge Group Sites (0.1 mi), Hunter Canyon Group Site (2.1 mi), and William's Bottom Campground (4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby