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The Ledge Campground

The Ledge Campground, near Moab, Utah, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in the stunning desert landscape. With its spacious sites surrounded by breathtaking red rock formations, it’s a prime location for both tent camping and RVs, though larger trailers might want to think twice about the drive in.

This campground is open year-round and offers basic amenities like clean vault toilets and trash disposal. Campers have noted the well-maintained facilities, with one visitor saying, “Honestly the nicest camping bathrooms I’ve ever used.” Each site comes with a fire ring, making it perfect for evening gatherings under the stars, though you’ll need to bring your own firewood.

For adventure seekers, The Ledge is just a short drive from iconic spots like Canyonlands and Arches National Park, where you can hike, bike, or simply take in the awe-inspiring views. The area is also known for its beautiful sunsets and starry nights, with one camper recalling, “The sunrise was breathtaking. The sun hit the red rock and created a beautiful warm red to contrast the morning blue sky.”

While the campground is remote and lacks tree cover, which means no shade or privacy, the open space allows for a true connection with nature. Just be prepared for some wind and the occasional mosquito in the evenings. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, The Ledge Campground offers a unique desert experience that’s hard to beat.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Overview

The Ledge Group Campsites are ideal for visitors looking to explore vehicle backcountry routes in the area. Access to the Ledge Campground is down a tight, steep switchback and over several creek crossings on a gravel/dirt road. It is not recommended for vehicles over 22' or vehicles pulling long trailers. Within close proximity to national parks and open space, outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and four-wheeling on designated roads with beautiful scenery. The town of Moab is approximately 25 minutes away and has dining, shopping, sports rentals, tour companies and museums.

Recreation

The Ledge area is known for its access to four-wheel drive, ATV and dirt bikes/motorcycle routes. Hurrah Pass and other OHV routes are nearby. The Ledge is best for spring and fall use as hot summer temperatures and lack of shade in the area are challenging.

Facilities

The Ledge area is known for its access to four-wheel drive, ATV and dirt bikes/motorcycle routes. Hurrah Pass and other OHV routes are nearby. The Ledge is best for spring and fall use as hot summer temperatures and lack of shade in the area are challenging.

Natural Features

Situated off the Kane Creek Road, the dirt roads in this area are well known for their challenging routes and incredible views. Some of these roads include access to viewpoints overlooking the Colorado River and Hurrah Pass.

Nearby Attractions

Kane Creek, Hurrah Pass, Hunter Canyon, Amasa Back and Moonflower Canyon are just some of the many canyons that surround the Ledge and are great areas to explore.

Charges & Cancellations

Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance with changes and cancellations at 435-259-2100. Changes You can make changes to a reservation through your online Recreation.gov user account any time prior to the arrival/first date of the reservation. There is a $10 change fee If you wish to change to dates entirely outside of the original reservation dates. There is no change fee if you wish to extend or shorten the original reservation dates as long as the changes include dates from the original reservation.____ There is a $10 change fee if you wish to change to the other group campsite E2.____ You cannot make changes to your reservation after the arrival/first day through your Recreation.gov account. However, the BLM Moab Field Office may be able to assist you, 435-259-2100.______ For reservations with dates at the end of the available booking window (a.k.a. sliding window), you will not be able to make changes or cancellations until the site has been available to the general public for four days.____ Cancellations Please cancel your reservation if you do not plan to use it. This opens highly sought-after campsites for others to reserve.__________ You can cancel your reservation online through your Recreation.gov user account or through the call center (call center incurs an additional fee). You may also contact the BLM Moab Field Office for assistance. A $10 service fee will be withheld from any refund for a cancellation.____ Late Cancellations__ A late cancellation occurs less the 14 days before the arrival/first date of the reservation (a.k.a. cut-off window). Late cancellations will incur a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.__ Early Departures If you spend at least one night and then leave prior to the scheduled departure check-out date, please contact the BLM Moab Field Office (435-259-2100) to open the remaining nights for others to use. You will not be able to cancel these nights through your Recreation.gov account. You will be eligible for a partial refund of the nights AFTER you depart that you did not use. If you depart after the facility check-out time, you will not be eligible for a refund for that night__ No-Shows A No Show occurs if you do not arrive at your campsite or cancel your reservation by check-out time (Noon) on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until check-out time (Noon) on the day following the arrival date.__ No-shows are assessed a $20.00 Recreation.gov service fee and forfeit the first night___s recreation fee.__ Refunds You can submit a refund request through your Recreation.gov account within 7 days of the departure/end date of your reservation. Applicable fees, such as the Recreation.gov reservation fees, service/cancellation fees, lottery application fees, and change fees, are non-refundable. Refunds cannot be issued to any card other than the one used to pay.__ In the event of an emergency closure, all fees will be refunded. Attempts will be made to notify you using the contact information within your Recreation.gov customer profile.__ Interagency Pass Discounts Interagency Pass discounts do not apply to group campsite reservations.

Fee Info

Ledge B Group Site (max 30 people): $100.00 (does not have a shade shelter, better suited for tent camping) The Ledge Group Site (max 40 people): $125.00 Ledge E Group Site (max 30 people): $125.00

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Location

The Ledge Campground is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Moab, drive 10 miles on the Kane Creek Road. The group site is on the left hand side of the road.

Address

MOAB FIELD OFFICE 82 E. DOGWOOD AVE.
Moab, UT 84532

Coordinates

38.4810806 N
109.6021889 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump

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Reviewed Nov. 2, 2022

Quiet solitude

Quite a drive back to camp! RV and larger trailers not recommended unless you really know what you're doing. Vault toilet (not for me but available). Mosquitoes are for REAL especially in the evening. Very remote. No cell service.

Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by K C., November 2, 2022
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by K C., November 2, 2022
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by K C., November 2, 2022
Reviewed May. 18, 2022

Beautiful, Empty, Windy

This is a great way to get cheap camping less than a half hour from Moab. There are well maintained toilets and dumpsters available. We arrived around 6 and had many campsites to choose from. It got very windy at night so if you’re in a tent look for coverage.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Addison L., May 18, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 21, 2020

Canyon Camping

Great spot to camp! Use the site slips to reserve a site ($20). Each site has a fire ring, table, parking spots and space for at least 2 tents. There’s one dumpster which can be pretty far away depending on the spot you get. The restrooms are well maintained and don’t smell bad. Honestly the nicest camping bathrooms I’ve ever used. You are surrounded by the beautiful red rock on Moab. Close proximity to Canyonlands and Arches National Park. About 10-20min drive to gas station. Also close to the Colorado River and corona arch!

Reviewed Jun. 8, 2019

Beautiful and primitive

We camped from April 12th-14th and had plenty of spots to choose from after coming in at 3:10pm—which was awesome considering it was the first weekend of Jeep week! It wasn’t too hot and it had just rained so all the flowers and plants were thriving. Perfect time to go. 20 bucks a night, not too bad, so bring cash. Picked a spot up against a beautiful, red rock pile and set up camp. Plenty of space between you and your neighbors, but keep in mind, there is absolutely no tree coverage (no privacy and no shade). By the time we went to bed, the campground was full and sound carries, so be mindful of your neighbors when you’re coming in late. Each campsite gets a picnic table and fire pit, but there’s no water. Decent bathroom—open air so you can see the stars when you dump at night. Awesome.

  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Leishelle L., June 8, 2019
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Reviewed May. 30, 2019

Great camping

We got to Moab and we’re not able to find any camping spots. It was battle trying to find something. My brothers friend recommended going down the canyon west of Moab. We decided to do that on a whim and ended up at this amazing camping site. We got there just en time for sunset and the sunrise was breathtaking. The sun hit the red rock and created a beautiful warm red to contrast the morning blue sky. There’s bathrooms, and little camp sites all along this valley. Beautiful area.

Reviewed Apr. 11, 2019

Moab Desert Beauty

We arrived in Moab late in the afternoon with no plans on where to sleep. After a brew and a meal in town we made our way out Kane Creek Blvd along the Colorado River. A dirt road, very scenic, there are many places to camp along the way. This particular site was about 10 miles from where we turned on Hwy 191. I know this review says "Group Site", but I believe there are several Ledge Camping areas. Seems to me this one was "D". We just kept going down the road looking for "the one". Boy, did we find it! Gorgeous evening, breathtaking sunset, amazing stars.

The site we pulled into was against a bluff so that made for a good wind break. The wind does pick up as the sun goes down. We had a picnic table and fire pit with a grate. We were close to the bathroom, but not downwind. This was coolest open air vault design I have ever seen. Super clean but the smell was the worst I have ever encountered. Like, the sour smell that lingers in your nose for a long time after. You start to think that maybe you smell like that now.

No amenities, other than what's at your site and the vault. Bring your water. I would also imagine in the heat of summer, it would be pretty harsh. There is no tree cover, no shade. We did some fun exploring right there around the campground. Lots of rock scrambling, higher viewpoints, and access to the creek way below. It was a perfect spot for shoulder season and I will be back next time I venture to Moab.

  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Shay F., April 11, 2019
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Shay F., April 11, 2019
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Shay F., April 11, 2019
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Reviewed Apr. 3, 2018

Nice place only 10 miles from Moab

We camped at Tier 1, site 27 of the Ledge Campground system. There are about 6 different campgrounds within this area called Ledge: Tier 1,2,3,etc. The first has over thirty sites and are all well spaced with nice picnic tables and fire areas. Tier two is the largest with over 40 sites and the rest are smaller, all under 10 sites. We tent camped with two tents and there was adequate level space as well as a area large enough for a camper if you have one. There are few trees in ther area so bring something to provide cover/shade. The cliffs surrounding the campground are spectacular!

We camped here during Jeep Week, so this was a popular destination for the jeeping crowd, but the campground was not noisy.

The toilets look a bit strange from the outside but were quite clean and decent. Garbage dumpsters are provided.

Cost is $15 per night. Only 4 stars, wish there were more trees.

Site27
Month of VisitMarch
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Carrie C., April 3, 2018
  • Review photo of The Ledge Campground by Carrie C., April 3, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at The Ledge Campground?

    The Ledge Campground allows vehicles up to 22 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at The Ledge Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at The Ledge Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does The Ledge Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, The Ledge Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at The Ledge Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at The Ledge Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at The Ledge Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at The Ledge Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at The Ledge Campground?

    There are 3 campsites at The Ledge Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts