Kane Creek Recreation Area

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Colorado River (Suitable - Recreational) · Open Access

4,036 ft
Elevation
Kane Creek Recreation Area is located west of the town of Moab, Utah. It provides visitors with access to camping, group camp sites, and world-class mountain bike and OHV trails. Popular trail systems include Amasa Back, Hymasa, Hunter Canyon Rim, Pritchett Canyon, Jackson, Captain Ahab, and more. Kane Springs Road quickly becomes a 4wd, high-clearance road after the Ledges Campground. The road continues into Lockhart Basin and eventually connects to State Route 211.

Getting there

From the town of Moab, Utah head south on Main Street/Highway 191. At the intersection with Kane Creek Boulevard turn right (west) and drive approximately 2 miles.

38.57052, -109.57780 · 38°34'13.9"N 109°34'40.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.60.70.70.70.80.50.91.11.21.40.70.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Kane Creek Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Kane Creek Recreation Area?
No. Kane Creek Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Kane Creek Recreation Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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