Gold Bar Group Sites vs Lone Mesa Group Sites: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 40 ft vs 50 ft · listed from $130 vs $150/night.
Verdict: Pick Gold Bar Group Sites for a lower nightly rate (from $130 a night listed vs from $150 a night listed); pick Lone Mesa Group Sites for room for a longer rig (50 ft official limit vs 40 ft official limit).
BLM / Forest Service site vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Gold Bar Group Sites | Lone Mesa Group Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-279, Potash Road) | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-313) |
| Official RV limit | 40 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | 50 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (38 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (21 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $130/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $150/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 2 pull-through, 0 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 4 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road access (BLM Moab Field Office); 5 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Generators | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Pets | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (18 reports), AT&T 1 (6 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (11 reports), T-Mobile 2 (2 reports), AT&T 3 (2 reports) (listing) |
| Stay limits | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Getting there | 4.5 mi from downtown Moab · 2.9 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 14.4 mi from downtown Moab · 10.1 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Gold Bar Group Sites or Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites is closer: 4.5 miles from downtown Moab versus 14.4 miles for Lone Mesa Group Sites (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Gold Bar Group Sites and Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Gold Bar Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Gold Bar Group Sites vs Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites: Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Gold Bar Group Sites and Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office).
Is there cell service at Gold Bar Group Sites or Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (18 reports), AT&T 1 (6 reports) (listing). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (11 reports), T-Mobile 2 (2 reports), AT&T 3 (2 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Gold Bar Group Sites and Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Gold Bar Group Sites is rated 4.0 from 38 reviews on Recreation.gov; Lone Mesa Group Sites is rated 4.0 from 21 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Gold Bar Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
- Lone Mesa Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
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- Campgrounds near Canyonlands
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Other comparisons for Lone Mesa Group Sites
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