Sand Flats Recreation Area

Sand Flats Recreation Area Trails and Camping
- Slickrock Bike Trail
- Hells Revenge 4x4 Trai
- Fins and Things 4x4 Trail
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The Sand Flats Recreation Area (SFRA) near Moab, Utah is a nationally significant public lands treasure at the heart of the Colorado Plateau. A high plain of slickrock domes, bowls and fins, it rises in the east to meet the colorful mesas and nearly 13,000 foot peaks of the La Sal Mountains. Bordering the area on the north and south are the canyons of the Grandstaff Canyon and Mill Creek Wilderness Study Areas. Further north lies the deep gorge of the Colorado River and Arches National Park.

Attention please for those riding LPS non-motorized trail this week-
06/01/2026

Attention please for those riding LPS non-motorized trail this week-

05/30/2026

🎬 Explore Moab Through Film

Looking for a deeper connection to the places you're exploring?

The Moab Information Center is now offering a collection of short films that highlight the landscapes, recreation areas, wildlife, and stories that make southeastern Utah unique!

Learn about living soil crust, ephemeral pools, dark skies, and more!

These films are available on demand, just ask a staff member to start one for you.

We're excited to offer this program in partnership with Grand County and Sand Flats Recreation Area, helping connect visitors with the stories behind the landscapes they came to see. 🥰

📍 Moab Information Center
🎥 Free to watch

Sand Flats, Grand County Active Transportation and Trails, Steward Moab, Grand County Search and Rescue and Utah’s State...
05/22/2026

Sand Flats, Grand County Active Transportation and Trails, Steward Moab, Grand County Search and Rescue and Utah’s State Trail crews shared a combined day of training on the Fins and Things trail this week to improve their 4x4 skills! Thank you all for your participation!

Sand Flats staff will be at the Slickrock Bike Trailhead tomorrow starting at 10 am in partnership with Utah's Adventure...
05/15/2026

Sand Flats staff will be at the Slickrock Bike Trailhead tomorrow starting at 10 am in partnership with Utah's Adventure Safe Day event. Pick up some swag and learn about recreating safely in the Moab desert.

Adventure safety tips, events, and resources from Frank and Morris to help you explore Utah safely.

Expect minor delays on Highway 128 during this improvement  project that will make this stretch of road safer for all cy...
05/04/2026

Expect minor delays on Highway 128 during this improvement project that will make this stretch of road safer for all cyclists, especially those coming off the Whole Enchilada and Porcupine Rim Trails. Please respect signs and workers. This project improves the safety of Moab trail systems.

Construction has begun on a 0.7-mile trail connection along state Route 128 in Moab.

While small, it will complete a persistent gap in the Colorado River Trail, connecting popular destinations, like Grandstaff Canyon, the Porcupine Rim Trail and a portion of the region's Whole Enchilada route, all while keeping bikers and hikers off the road.

It's a piece of a project more than two decades in the making.

https://www.ksl.com/article/51489395

🖊: Carter Williams, KSL
📸: Utah Department of Transportation

Last week Sand Flats staff picked up three 5 gallon buckets of toilet paper and human waste above the popular Hell's Gat...
04/29/2026

Last week Sand Flats staff picked up three 5 gallon buckets of toilet paper and human waste above the popular Hell's Gate area on the Hell's Revenge 4x4 trail. Please remember to use trailhead toilet facilities before going in the backcountry. It is a good idea to keep an approved waste kit in your vehicle. We would rather see spring cactus flowers than toilet paper and I am sure you would as well!

Please note- Grand County Title 17 Use of Public Lands Ordinance
17.04.010 Human Waste. No person shall dump or otherwise deposit human waste, ... on Public Lands ... except in a Sewage Facility. All persons are required to carry out solid human body waste and must possess and utilize a Sewage Facility that allows for the disposal of solid human waste through authorized refuse container or sewage systems.

04/22/2026

In celebration of Earth Day please enjoy this trailer for Sand Flats new film with Finley Holiday Productions titled "The Old Growth Forests of Moab." It will be released soon on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com//featured

Spring Spruce Up! this Saturday and Sand Flats is one of the project areas. Please see notice below to sign up and help ...
04/09/2026

Spring Spruce Up! this Saturday and Sand Flats is one of the project areas. Please see notice below to sign up and help care for your public lands!

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Moab, UT
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