Moab KOA

We are the closest KOA to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park as well as Dead Horse Point State Park.

Take a guided jet boat tour down the Colorado River where your guide will tell you entertaining stories about the area. Jeep tours will pick you up at the KOA and give you such a thrill; you will be smiling for hours. What about rafting or renting a canoe or you can hire bicycles and go on ATV tours. Go on a hiking adventure there are such great rewards for any age group. Then you can take a tour bus around Arches National park, or you can drive yourself. After your day of fun and adventure outdoors take a dip in our sparkling pool or play mini golf to get even more quality family time. Then make S’Mores after dinner and just relax together with friends for family.

Meet Your Hosts

Campground Amenities

• 50 Max Amp
• 60' Max Length
• Wi-Fi
• Cable TV
• Pool (Open May 15 to Sep 17)
• Snack Bar ($)
• Propane ($)
• Mini Golf ($)
• Bike Rentals ($)
• Tour Shuttle ($)

• NO Wood Fires
• Charcoal Grill
• Dog Walk area

• Well Stocked Camp Store
• Game Room

• 24 Hour Laundromat
• Picnic table

Campground Activities

Mini Golf

Challenge the family to a round of Mini Golf. The mini golf has a western theme.

Make your Own Sundae

Creamy Vanilla and Chocolate Ice Cream with Chocolate Fudge, Caramel Sauce, Whipped Cream, Gummi Worms, Oreo chips, Sprinkles & Nuts. (Memorial Through Labor Day)

Take a dip in our Pool

Open Mid May through mid Sept. Enjoy the day relaxing by the pool in the sun or shade. Sit at a table and challenge the family to a card game or other fun game.

Play on one of our playgrounds

Swing on the swings or play with your friends, this is what camping is all about, lazy days with family and friends.

Take the dog for a walk

Enjoy the outdoors, meeting new people. Take the dog for a walk (on a leash of course) and enjoy the beautiful views of the Mountians in the distance.

All you can eat Pancake Breakfast

Sit in the shade with the family and enjoy Bacon, Orange Juice, Coffee with all you can eat Pancakes with Syrup. YUM! Then go off for the day all satisfied ready for some adventure. (Memorial Day through Labor Day)

Hire a Bananna Bike

Hire a Banana Bike and ride the campground to see all your friends. Good exercise for the kids so they sleep well!

Enjoy quality time with your friends & family

Challenge the family to a game of cards or dominoes or just sit and relax and have some quality family time. You have a BBQ that takes charcoal so you can make a delicious meal and make great memories with friends and family. Once your finished dinner don't forget to go by the store and pick up supplies for some S'Mores, you know the family loves those treats.

Browse the campstore for souvenirs

We have the best prices in Moab for souvenirs. When your done with dinner you can go and get an ice cream in the store or some other snack that you are hankering for.

Local Attractions

So much to do - so little time!

The Moab area offers something for everyone. Shopping in the city of Moab, river rafting, horseback riding, golf, jet boat & jeep tours, ancient petroglyphs, hiking, rock climbing, the world famous Slick Rock bike trail and numerous 4-wheeling trails. Day trips from the Moab KOA include Monument Valley, Valley of the Gods, Arches National park, Canyonlands National Park (Island in the Sky district, Needles district and the Maze), Dead Horse Point State Park, the Goosenecks, Hovenweep National Monument, Natural Bridges, the Colorado River, ghost towns and more.

Mountain Biking

Slick Rock Bike Trail is the biker’s Mecca only 4.5 miles from the KOA. This area is known for the best mountain biking in the world.

La Sal Mountain Range

From the campground there are spectacular views of the La Sal Mountains, located near the eastern border of Utah and rising above the town of Moab. You can take a half day trip and enjoy the views. There are 2 lakes in the La Sal Mountains that are truely breath taking. When you take the loop you drive along the banks of the Colorado River as well.

Arches National Park (15 minutes from KOA)

This national park features the greatest concentration of natural stone arches in the world. To date, over 2,000 arches have been found and roads and trails in the park lead to many of them.

Canyonlands National Park (About 35 mins drive from KOA)

Canyonlands National Park is the largest and most rugged of all of Utah’s parks. The three sections of Canyonlands, Island in the Sky, the Maze, and the Needles, divided by the Green and Colorado rivers, are primitive worlds. They are so vast that, even with repeated exploration, they will never give up all of their secrets.

Dead Horse State Park (35 minutes from KOA)

This park is so named because old-time cowboys, using the point as a natural corral, inadvertently left a band of horses trapped for so long they died of thirst. An almost isolated island-mesa, Dead Horse Point offers a spectacular view of the La Sal Mountains, Canyonlands National Park, and the Colorado River 2,000 feet below.

Hiking

There are so many amazing hikes in the area. We can recommend hikes to suit all levels of fitness and ability.
Shown in the picture is Cornona Arch trail, an excellent family hike with lots of interesting views, and the reward of the Corona Arch at the end.

Rafting on the Colorado River

Choose your thrill level, enjoy a relaxing scenic rafting trip with interesting river guides, while cooling off in the refreshing Colorado River. Or perhaps a kayak or canoe adventure. If its more excitement you want with an adrenaline rush of serious white water rafting through West Water or Cataract Canyon then the Colorado River has something for everyone.

Rock Climbing

If your a rock climber we can point you in the direction of some good places to climb. But then again if you have never done it before there are companies that will take you out for the day and guide you through it, keeping an eye on safety at all times. We hear it can be very exhilrating and lots of fun.

Shopping

Enjoy shopping for souvenirs in our camp store with the best prices in Moab. You can also enjoy a walk on the streets in downtown Moab with some shopping thrown in!

Horse Back Riding

We can arrange Horse Back Riding Guided Tours for you. You can ride near the Colorado River or with overlooks near Arches National Park. Both has wonderful views that you can enjoy and relax.

Off-Highway Vehicle Riding

Moab has numerous trails suitable for ATV's. Much of the public land surrounding the National Parks is open to ATV travel on existing trails. You can take a tour with a guide or bring your won ATV and go off for a day full of fun.

Sky Diving

The 30-minute plane ride to altitude allows you to view all the wonders of the area. For your first jump you can go tandem so you can feel safe and secure.

Four Wheel Drive Trails

You can bring their own vehicle, rent a jeep, or take a tour with one of Moab’s experienced guides. You can also ride in a tour guides Jeep and be shown all the great sites and entertained with the guides hillarious stories.

Colorado River Trips

You can choose from:
The World famous Sound and Light Show or Colorado River Jet Boat Tours as well as Scenic Sunset Jet Boat Tours. We can help you find the tour that best suits your needs.

Golf

Play a round of golf at Moab Golf Course. This is one of the top 5 courses in Utah it is a Par 72, 18-hole course located one mile from campground.

Campground News

Upcoming Events

May

12th - Gran Fondo Moab
Gran Fondo Moab is a timed road bicycling event held on the La Sal Loop Road. For more info visit granfondomoab.com

June

7th – 9th Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo
Annual Canyonlands Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) Rodeo and Carnival. For more info call 435-259-4852.
8th & 9th Moab Triathlon Festival/XTERRA Moab
The Moab Triathlon Festival is a two-day event consisting of multiple competitive events including XTERRA off-road triathlons, road triathlons (sprint/Olympic), trail run, and a kids triathlon. All activities will be at Ken's Lake, located just south of Moab KOA. As part of the 2012 TriUtah race series, athletes will converge from throughout the Intermountain West for this one-of-a-kind triathlon celebration. For more info visit triutah.com

August

8/30-9/10 Moab Music Festival
With 13 world-class music performances (classical, jazz and traditional) presented over two weeks including Grotto Concerts, Music Walks, outdoor concerts at resort properties, in Star Hall and at private homes. Also four school assemblies for Grand County School District students, two free ticketed Open Rehearsal Conversations and one free Family Picnic Concert on Labor Day. For more info visit moabmusicfest.org

September

8/30-9/10 Moab Music Festival
With 13 world-class music performances (classical, jazz and traditional) presented over two weeks including Grotto Concerts, Music Walks, outdoor concerts at resort properties, in Star Hall and at private homes. Also four school assemblies for Grand County School District students, two free ticketed Open Rehearsal Conversations and one free Family Picnic Concert on Labor Day. For more info visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
8th Native American Rug Auction
Over 200 contemporary and antique Native American rugs will be auctioned, with 80% of proceeds going directly to the weavers. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association and featuring R.B.Burnham & Co. auctioneers. Held at 182 North 500 West. For more info visit cnha.org or call Barb Webb at 435-259-6003 X10.
9/29 – 10/1 Furious3 Mountain Bike Race
Furious3 is a 3 day mountain bike stage race that will challenge riders at all levels of experience. Each day will start and finish near Moab. Our locations have been hand picked due to their proximity to world renowned trails and views as well as their world renowned amenities. We have invented and perfected the 3 day stage race based on the stay and play concept. One of the biggest compliments we get is that the race courses are spectacular and challenging and that the competitors friends and families can come out to support the riders. For more info visit furious3.com or call 403-629-7882.

October

8/30-9/10 Moab Music Festival
With 13 world-class music performances (classical, jazz and traditional) presented over two weeks including Grotto Concerts, Music Walks, outdoor concerts at resort properties, in Star Hall and at private homes. Also four school assemblies for Grand County School District students, two free ticketed Open Rehearsal Conversations and one free Family Picnic Concert on Labor Day. For more info visit moabmusicfest.org
3rd – 7th Outerbike
Mountain and road bike demo event. For more info visit outerbike.com
5th – 7th 24 Hours of Moab
The 24 hours of Moab is a world-famous mountain bike team relay race that has been held for 17 years in an area known as Behind-the-Rocks. Annually thousands of mountain bikers from though-out the Rocky Mountain region, from around the country and around the world, make the pilgrimage to the Mecca of mountain biking for this annual gathering. For more info visit grannygear.com
5th – 13th Plein Air Moab
Plein Air Moab draws nationally known artists from the Western US to participate in outdoor painting and drawing, plein air. Artists create work within 50 miles of downtown and the resulting work is sold or auctioned to the public during a 3-day art sale. For more info visit pleinairmoab.com
8th Holiday - Columbus Day
21st, the Other 1/2 Marathon
The Other Half Marathon course starts approximately 11 miles up scenic Highway 128, or the River Road, northeast of Moab. The course follows Hwy 128 as it winds alongside the Colorado River though a deep redrock canyon. The last two miles take runners into downtown Moab for a finish at Swanny City Park, home to the brand new Moab Recreation and Aquatics Center
25th – 27th Moab Canyons Endurance Ride
Equine Endurance Ride nationally sanctioned by AERC. 3 days, 50 miles each day. The remote courses ride through beautiful canyons and across high sandstone rims. For more info visit moabendurance.com