BLM · Labyrinth Rims | Gemini Bridge · Moab, UT

Lone Mesa Group Sites

Lone Mesa Group Sites are ideal for large gatherings such as school groups or family reunions. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and four-wheel drive tours in the surrounding area. Lone Mesa is 1,000 feet higher in elevation than Moab, which can mean slightly cooler temperatures. The town of Moab is approximately 30 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

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Photos courtesy of Moab BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites4
group equestrian1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

5 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
AGroup Equestrian250Gravel30 / 20YesBasic
BGroup250Gravel30 / 20YesBasic
CGroup250Gravel40 / 20YesBasic
DGroup250Gravel30 / 20YesBasic
EGroup250Gravel30 / 20YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGroup Site A (max 30 people, equestrian corral): $150. Group Site B (max 30 people): $150. Group Site C (max 40 people): $175. Group Site D (max 30 people): $150. Group Site E (max 30 people): $150

The group areas have fire grates, picnic tables, vault toilets, shade shelters and large parking areas. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Larger vehicles fit well at this site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lone Mesa Group Sites20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.45 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.41 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.54 inches of precipitationApril: 0.51 inches of precipitationMay: 0.60 inches of precipitationJune: 0.33 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.53 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.63 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.84 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.40 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.53 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.0°F averageFebruary: 35.8°F averageMarch: 45.9°F averageApril: 53.1°F averageMay: 62.9°F averageJune: 74.1°F averageJuly: 81.1°F averageAugust: 78.0°F averageSeptember: 68.3°F averageOctober: 54.2°F averageNovember: 39.5°F averageDecember: 27.6°F average0 in0.5 in1 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Moab Canyonland AP, 9 miles from the campground at 4,561 feet, station USW00093075 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 7 inches a year.

Getting there

From Moab, drive nine miles north on Hwy 191 to the intersection with State Route 313. Turn west on State Route 313 and drive eight miles. Turn right on the Dubinky Well Road and go approximately 200 yards to the campground entrance road. Turn right and proceed up a small hill to the site.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.6358° N, 109.8049° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

  • You may contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100.
  • Changes
  • You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation.
  • There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates.
  • There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.
  • There is no change fee if you wish to change to another site that is the same price, for the same dates, and in the Lone Mesa Area.
  • You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.
  • For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.
  • Cancellations
  • Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.
  • You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.
  • Late Cancellations
  • A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window).
  • Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
  • Early Departures
  • If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account.
  • You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night
  • No-Shows
  • A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.
  • No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗7.7 mi
Outdoor gearCanyon Voyages ↗14.3 mi

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Worth a stop

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges Road and trails, and Mineral Bottom (the Green River boat ramp) are all within close proximity. Groups heading into Canyonlands National Park to ride the White Rim Trail often use this site for camping before and after their trip.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Labyrinth Canyon Wilderness begins about 10.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The views from Lone Mesa will set you on the path to explore the nearby canyons and mesas. You are close to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges, the White Rim Trail and the Green River.

Recreation

From Lone Mesa there are multiple options for mountain biking, hiking, scenic tours, backcountry off-highway vehicle driving and photography. The area has many four-wheel drive roads leading to canyons and vistas. Nearby Canyonlands and Dead Horse Point State Park have many trails for hiking, biking and OHV driving.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Sites at Lone Mesa Group Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Group Site A (max 30 people, equestrian corral): $150. Group Site B (max 30 people): $150. Group Site C (max 40 people): $175.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:59 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Lone Mesa Group Sites have?

5 sites, including 4 group sites and 1 group equestrian.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lone Mesa Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Lone Mesa Group Sites?

From Lone Mesa there are multiple options for mountain biking, hiking, scenic tours, backcountry off-highway vehicle driving and photography. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Lone Mesa Group Sites?

Moab, Utah. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, Gemini Bridges Road and trails, and Mineral Bottom (the Green River boat ramp) are all within close proximity.

Source: Getting there

What if Lone Mesa Group Sites is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Horsethief Group Sites (3.6 mi), Horsethief Campground (3.6 mi, partly first-come), and Cowboy Camp (5.2 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby