Goose Island Group Sites vs The Ledge Group Sites: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 40 ft vs 30 ft · 2.5 vs 7 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Goose Island Group Sites for room for a longer rig (40 ft official limit vs 30 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 | Goose Island Group Sites | The Ledge Group Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-128) | BLM Moab Field Office (Kane Creek Road — Ledges) |
| Official RV limit | 40 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | 30 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (19 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 3.0 (10 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 | Not listed — check with campground | Lowest listed rate $100/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 30 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Hookups & power | Not listed — check with campground | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 1 pull-through, 0 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 2 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 3 gravel site driveways; 1 hike-in site (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 2 (12 reports), AT&T 2 (3 reports), T-Mobile 1 (3 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (2 reports), T-Mobile 1 (2 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| 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 | 2.5 mi from downtown Moab · 3.4 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 7 mi from downtown Moab · 7.5 mi to Dead Horse Point State Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Goose Island Group Sites or The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites is closer: 2.5 miles from downtown Moab versus 7 miles for The Ledge Group Sites (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Goose Island Group Sites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island 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). The Ledge 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?
Goose Island Group Sites: Not listed — check with campground. The Ledge Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Goose Island Group Sites vs The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites: Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). The Ledge Group Sites: Official limit 30 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 Goose Island Group Sites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island 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). The Ledge 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 Goose Island Group Sites or The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (12 reports), AT&T 2 (3 reports), T-Mobile 1 (3 reports) (listing). The Ledge Group Sites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (2 reports), T-Mobile 1 (2 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Goose Island Group Sites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites is rated 4.0 from 19 reviews on Recreation.gov; The Ledge Group Sites is rated 3.0 from 10 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Goose Island Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
- The Ledge Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
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