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Cataract
Canyon Rafters hold on tight for a wild,
white-water adventure
BLM Camping and Recreation
Areas http://www.ut.blm.gov/Recreation/camping.html
Bluff
Cottonwood RV Park
A great park with a wonderful
owner (Nancy).
Large, level and long pull through
sites. 50 amp service. Full hook ups. About 2 blocks off the
highway, between the road and the San Juan River. Very Quite. Immaculate bath house. A pet friendly park with a
small playground for children.
The perfect base camp for day
trips to Monument Valley, The Valley of The Gods, Hovenweep
Ruins National Monument, Goosenecks State park, Wolfman
Petroglyph Panel, Butler Wash, Sand Island, Gouldings Lodge, Moki Dugway and The Edge of the Cedars State Park and Museum.
We camped there for 8 nights in
two 5th wheels, 1 motorhome, a van camper
and 3 travel trailers the first part of September, 2006. Photos
of RV Park.
Sand Island BLM D. W. says 27 tent sites. The tent sites are to the left, but to
the right is a large open meadow with designated sites big enough for any size.
Price now 10.00/5.00. Good location for day trips to nearby sites. Petroglyphs in CG. so tour buses come through.
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I didn't
make it up to the Tetons and
One of the most beautiful RV parks that we stayed at was called Gouldings RV Park in
We also did the jeep tour and a couple of side trips up to
recommended side trips listing, that was very helpful. We had a 35' and
had no problems at this park.
Hope you can hit this on your way up or back!
Hope you enjoy. Bill
We enjoyed the Mormon area in SLC,
and also very much
Our web photo journal of that part of our trip is at:
http://www.barrienclaire.1accesshost.com/ContentTwo/newfile3.htm
ENJOY,
Barrie B
BLM
areas nearby: http://www.blm.gov/utah/moab/rec-frame.html
4 Wheel Drive Routes
Rating
the difficulty of four wheel drive routes is almost impossible. Not only
do vehicles vary in their capability, but the experience of the driver is also
a factor. The easiest of the trails described below (Shafer/Long Canyon Loop)
is barely out of the two-wheel-drive class. The most difficult (Poison Spider)
requires first-rate off-road equipment. The other routes are well within the
capabilities of stock four-wheel-drive vehicles.
Summary: This is the easiest
of the routes described, but is included because of its outstanding
scenery. The 37 mile long loop includes nine miles of pavement. You will
be entering
Route Description: From
The road enters
Turn right on Highway 313 toward
NOTE: Both
Summary: The route travels the
Route Directions: From Main Street at Center
Street in Moab, travel south on Main 0.6 mile, turn right on "Kane Creek
Blvd.," follow it through two sweeping curves past its junction with
"500 W. St.," and continue into the river canyon. When the pavement
ends near Kane Creek (non-licensed vehicles must start here), continue on the
good gravel road as it enters Kane Springs Canyon and follows the canyon,
meandering at various levels above the creek. Continue with the good road as it
crosses Hunters Creek.
Farther along, the canyon
broadens, and you can see Hurrah Pass on the right. The gravel road changes to
dirt at the ford of Kane Creek. (Do not attempt to ford in high water; the
water can be window-deep following storms or heavy spring melts.) Beyond the
ford, stay with the best-looking road as other routes leave to the left in the
next half mile, and the road will bend toward the north and begin to ascend the
cliffs below Anticline Overlook. The summit of this climb is Hurrah Pass. As
the route winds
down the other
side of the anticline, it shows more four-wheel-drive character.
The route leaves the cliffs
on a gentler slope and drops into a wash bottom. Continue straight (out of the
wash) where a spur trail leaves to the right and follows the rough wash bottom.
Shortly after that, the route goes up the rocky slope to the right. It
then swings close to the river on a bench above it. The route continues
along the river benches, which are capped with fossil-bearing limestone, until
it crosses a major wash. The route you see starting up this wash is the
Lockhart Basin route. You follow the main trail straight across the wash and
wind along the benches as they grow higher above the water. The point where the
trail is pinched between rocks on the left and the abyss on the right is
"Chicken Corners" where Moab area guides were reputed to allow
"chicken" passengers to walk, rather than ride, past the narrow,
sloping section of route. This is the end of the spectacular Chicken
Corners route. Retrace your tracks to return to Moab.
Summary: The route covers a region
between Highways 191 and 313, reaches some grand vistas, and accesses numerous
other routes. The highlight is the spectacular twin arch, called Gemini
Bridges, on the rim of an arm of Bull Canyon.
Route Directions: From the center of Moab,
travel north on Highway 191 for 9.8 miles. Turn left to cross a cattleguard near an old ore car by the railroad tracks,
cross the tracks, and turn left to follow the southerly dirt road paralleling
the tracks. (Non-licensed vehicles must start here.) The main route soon
veers right toward the cliffs, and steadily climbs the cliff slope to Little
Canyon, the gap in the cliff rim. Stay with the best maintained route through
upper Little Canyon. Turn right from the wash bottom area to climb the steep dugway. The route passes a gate and winds to higher levels,
giving vistas in all directions. Stay with the main route as spurs leave to the
left, and fork right at the intersection with Bull Canyon.
As the trail winds still
higher, ignore two spur trails to the left and watch for the "Y"
junction that indicates that you are near Gemini Bridges. The
Bridges themselves are 0.2 miles from the main route. This spur is a dead
end and is in very poor condition. There are several large rock ledges in the
roadbed. To avoid vehicle damage, you may wish to walk from the
intersection. As you approach the canyon, you will see the deep hole that opens
into the canyon wall, revealing the twin spans. Return up the spur route
to the "Y" junction, and rejoin the main route. To return to
Highway 191, turn right and retrace your steps. By turning left, you can
drive five miles and join Utah Highway 313, where a right turn returns you to
Highway 191, and a left heads for Dead Horse Point and Canyonlands
National Park).
Summary: The Fins and Things Route is located in the Sand Flats Recreation Area, and a fee is
required to access the route. Fins and Things provides
spectacular views of the LaSal Mountains across the
sandstone domes of Sand Flats. Although it is only 10 miles long, drivers
should allow three to four hours to complete the steep climbs and even steeper
descents.
Description: From the middle of Moab, go
four blocks east to 400 East Street. Go south to Millcreek
Drive and turn left. Go straight at the stop sign near the cemetery and
follow Sand Flats Road 1.7 miles to the entrance booth of the Sand Flats
Recreation Area. Stay on the Sand Flats Road for 2 more miles, and turn
right into Campsite Cluster E. The trail starts to the right of campsite
#5.
The Fins and Things Route is marked with painted dinosaur (stegosaur) symbols.
Drivers and riders should follow the marked route, which traverses the slickrock domes south of the Sand Flats Road before
crossing this road to follow fins and domes on the north side of the Sand Flats
Road.
Fins and Things is almost entirely on slickrock or
very sandy dirt. Some of the climbs are aggravated by a loose sand
approach, and there is some deep, loose sand. Please remember to stay on
the marked route, as vehicles are allowed only on designated routes within the
Sand Flats Recreation Area. Remember, indiscriminate vehicle tracks
represent the theft of beauty which you came here to see.
Summary: Sevenmile Rim is a 20 mile loop of
moderate difficulty. There are a few difficult spots, but stock vehicles with
very good clearance can manage this trail if driven with great care. Highlights
of the route include Monitor and Merrimac Buttes, Determination Towers and
Uranium Arch.
Route Description: Although this route has been
marked by the Red Rock Four Wheelers Jeep Club, in coordination with the BLM, a
good map and/or guidebook is essential. Markings can fade and signs have been known
to disappear. Be prepared to find your own way. Go nine miles north from Moab
on U.S. 191. Just across from the Archview Campground
(north of Utah Highway 313), turn west to begin the route. Travel a well
maintained road for four miles from U.S. 191, then turn west and start up a
series of steep ledges. You will pass a Sevenmile
Rim sign at this turn.
Follow the marked trail to
Uranium Arch. You can avoid a very difficult spot by viewing the arch from
above. Continue on toward Monitor and Merrimac Buttes, carefully following the
marked route (there are many side roads to ignore). Continuing west from
Merrimac Butte, the route crosses on the top of Wipe Out Hill. Those wishing to
test their driving abilities and their vehicles may attempt this obstacle.
Other drivers will wish to travel south toward Determination Towers, and then
exit the area via the Tusher Wash Road.
Ken's Lake Campground
Ken's Lake is located 10 miles south of Moab. Moab BLM's newest campground accommodates even the largest motorhomes. Hiking and horseback trails originate at the campground. Fishing in the reservoir is a popular activity. Boating on the reservoir is limited to non-motorized craft. The views from the campground feature the La Sal Mountains and the redrock fins surrounding Moab.
Fee: $10.00 per site Number of sites: 31 Toilets: Yes
Arch View:
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Key card entry only. No Guests.
Slick Rock:
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Spanish Trails:
Newest park. Stayed
there on 3 occasions. Will not go
back. In our opinion, not dog or people
friendly. See reviews at www.rvparkreviews.com .
Riverside Oasis:
Our group stayed there Sept. 2006. Dog friendly and friendly personnel. The
sites that back in along the Colorado River levee are more private than the
rest. The newer section with the larger
pull throughs usually requires reservations.
MONROE, Mystic Hot
Springs I-70, around Exit 32
Camping, RV sites, Dog
Friendly, Cabins for rent and you even rent out one of 3 school busses for something
really primitive.