Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites vs The Ledge Group Sites: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $80 vs $100/night · 1.3 vs 7 mi from downtown Moab (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites for a lower nightly rate (from $80 a night listed vs from $100 a night listed).
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 | Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites | The Ledge Group Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | BLM Moab Field Office (Kane Creek Road — Ledges) |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | 30 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (67 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 3.0 (10 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | 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 $80/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $100/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Official limit 30 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 | 1 pull-through, 3 back-in (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Road & site access | 6 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road (BLM Moab Field Office); 3 gravel site driveways; 1 hike-in site (listing) |
| Water | Water at 4 sites (listing) | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Pets | 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 3 (21 reports), AT&T 3 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (10 reports) (listing) | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 1 (2 reports), T-Mobile 1 (2 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 6 of 6 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | Not listed — check with campground | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Getting there | 1.3 mi from downtown Moab · 1.4 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, Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites or The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites is closer: 1.3 miles from downtown Moab versus 7 miles for The Ledge Group Sites (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). 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?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). The Ledge Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites vs The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Longest RV site listed: 30 ft (6 of 6 RV sites list a length) (listing). 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 Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Water at 4 sites (listing). 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 Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites or The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (21 reports), AT&T 3 (19 reports), T-Mobile 2 (10 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 Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites and The Ledge Group Sites?
Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites is rated 4.0 from 67 reviews on Recreation.gov; The Ledge Group Sites is rated 3.0 from 10 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites: live availability, sites and rules
- The Ledge Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
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