Sand Flats Recreation Area

The scenery is beautiful and worth the washboard road! Just take it slow and steady. There are plenty of places to stop and sight see or take off road adventures to the highest degree along with places for a potty break. I recommend taking plenty of water and sunscreen with a camera ready to go! We even saw a Great Basin Gopher snake crossing the road! Yikes... Lol!

Accessible camping near Arches National Park and Moab. Very busy recreation area filled with bikes and side by sides. The Juniper campground was located 7 miles from the entrance with 6+miles of dirt road. The road was passable without a 4-wheel drive but was rough in spots. We drove in with a class B motorhome pulling a 12' trailer. Our campsite, J2, was large enough for 2 vehicles and our trailer. The site had a fire pit and picnic table, and the area was clean. We found our site quiet and away from the majority of the road noise. Camp sites were far enough away from other campsites that we had privacy and didn't hear our neighbors. A great trail is located on the loop at the end of the road going into Juniper campground. I was able to walk our dog and explore some local rock formations.

Great little hidden gem. Cool OHV Riding Area with lots of things to explore. Heads up, the drive in from the freeway kinda sucks. No restrooms, no covered areas or trees for shade etc.

Coming from desert and woods riding this was a slower pace with incredible traction on slants of all degrees. A lot of fun on unbelievable terrain! Stopped for a break and had lots of help offered by people on all types of bikes and machines. A place not to be missed!

The stunning landscapes and exhilarating trails provided a perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts like me. From the iconic Slickrock Trail to the breathtaking views, every moment was filled with adventure. Highly recommend exploring this unique spot for an unforgettable experience!

This area is amazing. There are so many mountain bike trails and 4x4 offroad trails as well as hiking trails. The entrance fee is worth every cent. We did the Juniper Trail, an easy one hour hike. There are great camping opportunities too.

Many of the other reviews out there make it seem really complicated to get a campsites in Sand Flats - it’s not! It’s easy and you’re going to have a great time! When you arrive, you tell the people at the booth you want to camp and they’ll either have you pay then if they know there are sites available, or they’ll let you in to look around for a site that’s open. If you find one, you claim it by leaving something there and go back to the booth to pay/get your tag. It’s $15/night, per car. Extra fees for trailers, etc. There are a bunch of different campground loops. A, B, C, and D are the closest to the entry booth and accessible by mostly paved roads; E-J are deeper in. Each has several labeled sites (letter+number), all of which are first come first serve through the process above. Note: there are a few big group sites, which are the only sites you can reserve in advance. There are lots of types of spots with different sizes and features - all can accommodate a car and a tent - only some can accommodate bigger campers and trailers. There’s not a ton of privacy - you’ll probably be able to see other sites from yours. That said, there are some real gems with cool rock formations, trees, etc., and all have picnic tables and fire rings. There’s solid LTE and 5G cell service in some of the sites - especially the loops with early letters in the alphabet. There are clean, not-smelly, well-cared for vault toilets with toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and locking doors for privacy distributed in every loop. There are also some old school toilets that are just fenced in with no roof - exciting/terrifying! Be aware: You’re going to hear dirt bikes, jeeps, and 4-wheelers from time to time, or depending on your loop/site, a lot. It’s possible to have a pretty peaceful time if you choose your site wisely, but this whole area unfortunately attracts people who like loud things, so at the very least, you’ll encounter these vehicles on the road and/or parking at sites near yours. If you’re like me and kind of hate that, just try to let your mind drift across the unbelievably beautiful landscape and carry on. It’s truly gorgeous out here and good people have made a lovely place to camp. Bring your own water! There’s none available anywhere in Sand Flats. (Free water filling is available at Gear Heads in town.) Also bring your own wood and prepare to pack out your trash. A couple parking lots have dumpsters but they aren’t in the camp loops. All in all, this is a very cool place to camp simply. It’s affordable, well-kept, and in a stunning area. You’re close to town, but in the magnificent desert, your phone will probably will work, and you can go to the bathroom comfortably. Thanks Sand Flats crew and good luck out there, campers!

Somehow still affordable for some premier camping space in one of the best places on earth. Still silly to me that there's a charge for one extra car at a single site. But not a make a or break by any means.