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Oowah Campground

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Oowah Campground, near Moab, Utah, is a fantastic spot to escape the summer heat and enjoy the beauty of the La Sal Mountains. With its stunning emerald lake and shaded campsites, it’s a favorite among campers looking for a peaceful retreat.

The campground offers basic amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets with running water, making it comfortable for a weekend stay. Visitors rave about the clear waters of Oowah Lake, perfect for a refreshing dip after a day of hiking. One camper noted, “Oowah lake is the perfect way to escape the desert heat of Moab.”

For those eager to explore, there are several hiking trails nearby, including a scenic route to Clarke Lake, which is just a couple of miles away. The drive to the campground is a bit bumpy, but it’s worth it for the tranquility and natural beauty that awaits. Campers have mentioned that the area is quiet and secluded, providing a great atmosphere for relaxation.

With a low camping fee and a friendly vibe, Oowah Campground is an excellent choice for families and friends looking to unwind in nature. Whether you’re setting up a tent or parking your RV, you’ll find a welcoming spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

Description

US Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Oowah Lake Campground sits at 8800 ft. elevation in the spectacular La Sal mountains. There are 11 tent-only first come/ first serve campsites next to the small but scenic Oowah Lake. Trailhead access from the campground includes the Clarks Lake, Boren Mesa, Moonlight Meadows, and Warner Lake trails. Hike a short distance for spectacular vistas of the Canyonlands region. There is also a day-use area with three large picnic tables.

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Location

Oowah Campground is located in Utah

Directions

From Moab, go south on US 191 until you get to the Ken’s Lake/La Sal Loop Road turn off, and turn left onto county road. Turn Right at T-intersection and continue on the La Sal Loop road for approximately 10 miles. Turn right at Oowah Campground sign (onto Forest Road 076). Please drive slowly up the winding gravel road about 2.5 miles to Oowah Campground.

Coordinates

38.50257294 N
109.272177 W

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Drive-In
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Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

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ADA Access
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Picnic Table
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Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Drive Time

2 hrs 42 min from Grand Junction
3 hrs 45 min from Farmington
4 hrs 7 min from Provo
4 hrs 38 min from Salt Lake City

Kai W.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2020

ROAD CLOSURE OCTOBER 2020

The road up mill creek is closed for maintenance until October 30.. we found out the hard way :)

Lucille W.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2020

OoWOW

My sister and I recently visited this stunning campsite on our social distancing road trip. Oowah lake is absolutely stunning. The deep, clear, emerald lake is perfect for a quick dip after a hot day. There are plenty of adorable primitive campsites. Most have fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. The lake is surrounded by stunning evergreens and aspens. There is a a very affordable fee to camp as well as a decent bathroom. The road up to the lake is about 3 miles of washboardy gravel. It was a bit sketchy in my 2002 Honda Civic - but she made it up just fine!

Also, there are a couple great hiking trails that stem from this area. We hiked about a 3 mile round trip up to Clarke Lake- which is equally as beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Overall, Oowah lake is the perfect way to escape the desert heat of Moab, and it has been one of my favorite camping spots in the La Sals. Highly recommend!

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Dalton V.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 11, 2020

Quiet and secluded

Great spot to escape the summer heat in Moab. About a 30-40 minute drive from downtown Moab. $5 a night. Recommend hiking to Clark’s Lake just a couple miles from the campsite. Most spots have decent shade to them and are within walking distance of the toilets. Bears were in the vicinity of a mile or two from the campground as informed by a hiker I encountered near Clark Lake.

Paul J.

Scout

Reviewed May. 30, 2019

Very peaceful

We did a family trip down to Moab and decided to explore the La Sal mountain range and ended up at Oowah lake. It’s beautiful up there. The Lake is peaceful, great camping spot, and toilets with running water. It has a hole that goes up the west mountain and the view up there is amazing. We were in heaven for the short time we were there.

Kat P.

Traveler

Reviewed Nov. 11, 2018

This is a great campground. It gets you out of the heat of Moab.

Its only 5$ a night. It is not hot but not to cold. This is where I go to get out of the heat of Moab. Its not crowded.

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Tom C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2018

Gets you out of heat, dust

Ran trails for three days around Moab. It was worth the 1/2 hour drive to this wooded paradise to get out of the dust, dirt, heat and wind of desert campsites!