If you do not arrive at the group campsite facility by check out time on the day after your scheduled arrival date, which is 11 am, you are considered a no show and your site will be made available to others. There is nearly 40 miles of off-highway vehicle trails to explore within the recreation area. The area is also a premier destination for 4x4 and backcountry motorcycle enthusiasts. The Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to the Slickrock Bike Trail, a world renowned mountain biking destination. The sites are located only five miles from downtown Moab, providing convenient access to many bike and off-highway vehicle trails, Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, Dead Horse Point State Park, the Colorado River and the La Sal Mountains. Pinyon and juniper trees offer limited shade. The sites offer sweeping views of sandstone domes, canyons and mesas against the backdrop of the 13,000 ft. The campground is set among slickrock domes and fins. Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Generator hours are from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

There are no showers, electricity, dump stations or drinking water at these sites, but they are available in the town of Moab.

Annual, Senior and Access passes do not apply to group site fees.

Night time temperatures are pleasant.Ĭampsites have shade structures but limited shade from trees. If you are planning on camping mid-May to mid-September, day time temperatures can range from the mid-90s to 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more. Ravens, chipmunks and other wildlife frequent the sites never leave food out.Gusty winds are possible so always secure your tent and camping gear.

Campers will need to bring drinking water.

Campers will need to bring drinking water. There are nearby vault toilet facilities. Facilities include shade structures, picnic tables and fire rings. The Datura C and E-10 group sites' parking areas are smaller and can only accomodate 4 passenger cars, or 1 RV and one truck with camp trailer.

Both Datura A, B, and D and E-1 group sites have space for six passenger cars, or two to three RVs, or two to three trucks with camp trailers. All group sites accommodate up to 16 people. The group campsites are located in the Datura and Echo campgrounds. Visitors are awed by beautiful sunsets, the magic of howling coyotes and a night sky of seemingly unlimited stars. Sand Flats Recreation Area Group CampsitesĪlong with easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, Sand Flats' campgrounds offer spectacular vistas of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas in addition to the ever-changing La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop.

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