BLM · Moab, UT

Ken's Lake Group Sites

The Ken's Lake Group Sites are ideal for those wishing to be close to Moab, but away from the local highways. The lake offers swimming, paddle-boarding, limited boating (electric motors only), and fishing. Hiking, equestrian, and 4WD trails are accessible from the campground. The group campsite A has corrals. 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. The town of Moab is approximately 15-20 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Ken's Lake Campground, 48 sites, is next door.

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Site mix

Group sites1
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

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfacePeople / vehiclesFiresRating
AGroup EquestrianPull-through40Gravel40 / 15YesBasic
BGroupPull-through20Gravel25 / 10YesBasic

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 length20 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesGroup Site A (max 40 people): $125. Group Site B (max 25 people): $125

The group sites have fire grates, picnic tables, shade shelter and vault toilets. Group Site A has a horse corral. The group sites do not have water, dump stations or electric hook-ups. Site A is on the right as you enter the first loop and Site B is near the end on the left in the second loop.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Ken's Lake Group Sites30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowFebruary: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowMarch: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 0.77 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.92 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.89 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowDecember: 0.76 inches of precipitation, 4.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 32.4°F averageFebruary: 39.6°F averageMarch: 50.1°F averageApril: 57.4°F averageMay: 66.7°F averageJune: 76.4°F averageJuly: 82.7°F averageAugust: 80.0°F averageSeptember: 71.2°F averageOctober: 57.6°F averageNovember: 43.7°F averageDecember: 33.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Moab, 9 miles from the campground at 4,053 feet, station USC00425733 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 9 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 9 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you see signs for Ken's Lake, approximately 8 miles. Turn left off the highway and follow signs to the lake. The campground is just beyond the turn to the lake. Group Site A is in the first campground loop and B is on the second loop.

Nearest townMoab, Utah
Coordinates38.4769° N, 109.4224° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The Ken's Lake group campsites are available by reservation only through Recreation.gov.

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 a $10 change fee if you wish to change to another group site within the Ken's Lake 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 the (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 ↗8.7 mi
Outdoor gearGearheads Outdoor Store ↗9.3 mi

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Explore

Worth a stop

Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby. Also in the area are the Manti-La Sal National Forest and the La Sal Mountain Loop Road, which provide interesting exploration opportunities and cooler temperatures during the summer months.

  • 4 mi
    Dory Canyon ↗
    6.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
  • 4.8 mi
    Brumley Ridge
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Situated near Ken's Lake, these group sites offer beautiful views of the Moab Valley and access to nearby swimming, boating and hiking opportunities. From the group sites, it is a short hike over to the lake or up to a man-made waterfall. Hiking trails from the campground and nearby four-wheel drive roads allow visitors to explore the beautiful red rock canyons.

Recreation

The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. Tour operators offer guided hikes, rentals and evening entertainment. The area abounds with trails, dirt roads and canyons waiting to be explored.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

Sites at Ken's Lake 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 Ken's Lake Group Sites?

Group Site A (max 40 people): $125. Group Site B (max 25 people): $125

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center the (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 Ken's Lake Group Sites have?

2 sites, including 1 group site and 1 group equestrian.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

The longest site here provides 20 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 Ken's Lake Group Sites?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ken's Lake Group Sites. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Ken's Lake Group Sites?

The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Ken's Lake Group Sites?

Moab, Utah. Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments are nearby.

Source: Getting there