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Recreation The town of Moab is a hub for recreation. Tour operators offer guided hikes, rentals and evening entertainment. The area abounds with trails, dirt roads and canyons waiting to be explored. Facilities Each campsite has a gravel parking pad for two vehicles (vehicle pulling a trailer = two vehicles), picnic table, fire ring, and close proximity to a vault toilet and trash receptacles. There is no drinking water or electricity hook ups at this campground. During Spring and Fall a campground host is stationed at this campground. Campground hosts assist visitors with acquiring a campsite, trip planning, and campground etiquette education. ATTENTION: From March 1 - November 15, 2021 Ken's Lake Campground Individual sites will be available for reservation through Recreation.gov. Sites that are not reserved will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please contact the BLM Moab Field Office with questions at 435-259-2100. Ken's Lake Campground is a part of the Ken's Lake Recreation Area. The area includes Ken's Lake, a man made reservoir (7horse power motor maximum), day use area with a gravel boat ramp, campground, and hiking/equestrian trails. Construction of the reservoir was part of the Mill Creek Project, completed in 1981, which also included a pressurized irrigation water delivery system. In 2000, the site was constructed into a campground and day use area for visitors to enjoy the surrounding recreational activities and scenic vistas. Located 10 miles south of Moab, Ken's Lake is surrounded by red rock fins to the east, sage brush flats to the south and west, and a reservoir to the north. Distant views from the campground also include the La Sal Mountains and red rock Moab Rim. This site is located at 5,085 feet elevation, similar to Moab. Be prepared October to March for lows below freezing and from June to August highs from 95 to above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. This campground is comprised of loops A and B. Loop A has no vegetation providing shade and is closed during low use season (summer and winter; exact dates vary each year). Loop B stays open year round and has a variety of sites with juniper and cottonwood trees providing shade and privacy. Loop A is popular with visitors that have large motorhomes and trailers. Loop B has smaller sites and it is difficult for large motorhomes and trailers to turn-around. The south end of the Steel Bender Jeep Safari Route runs next to the campground, so Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) users are also drawn to this area. Other popular activities originating from the campground or day use area include: hiking, horseback riding, fishing, and non-motorized boating. There are over 3 miles of trails in the lake vicinity with views of the Moab Valley, Faux Falls, La Sal Mountains, and Ken's Lake.
Ken's Lake is located 10 miles south of Moab. To get to Ken’s Lake, drive seven miles south of Moab on U.S. Highway 191. Turn left (east) and follow the signs approximately three miles to the lake.
This is a great camping site for visiting the Arches or Canyonland National Parks. It’s within a reasonable driving distance to both destinations. The area is very open and well maintained. It was windy during my stay. Not sure if it’s related to the terrain, a plain area between two mountains. No food storage.
Ken's Lake Campground is a beautiful wide open campground in the gorgeous Spanish Valley, with amazing red rock canyons North/North East and South, and the stunning high peaks of the La Salle mountain range in the East backdrop (snow-capped for early Spring campers; overnight Temps were down to 25F for the first week of April). The 48 campgrounds were well maintained, with some fairly secluded and others out in the open, with ZERO light pollution for eye-popping star gazing. All campgrounds have huge metal fire rings with attached grills. Bring your own firewood because there is none available at the campgrounds. The sound of Faux Falls and the creek running into Ken's Lake was very relaxing, and makes for a good night's sleep. The bathrooms were very clean and didn't smell. Ken's Lake and the hiking trails around it to Faux Falls is beautiful. Drive the road North a mile, from the campgrounds, to the Entrajo Canyons and see 2 more waterfalls, Park at the lookout point over the campgrounds and Spanish Valley, with a picturesque view of Ken's Lake as well. Bring paddleboards, canoes, ALL off-road and 4x4 vehicles, kites, drones, rock climbing, hiking gear, etc. There is plenty to do! Bring your pets if you like. They will enjoy the trails and vast openness of the Spanish Valley.
