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 Sand Flats Recreation Area 

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 Canyon Wilderness Study Areas. Further north lies the deep gorge of the Colorado River and Arches National Park. Approximately 180,000 visitors enjoy this 9,000-acre recreation area annually.

Mission Sand Flats Recreation Area mission is to protect the natural features of the area from adverse recreational impacts while providing access to sustainable and enjoyable recreational opportunities.

Management The Sand Flats Recreation Area is managed through a unique partnership between Grand County, Utah and the Bureau of Land Management. In 1995 this area was developed through the collaborative efforts of AmeriCorps, the Bureau of Land Management, Grand County, and the Moab community.

World-Renowned Trails Sand Flats Recreation Area is home to over 60 miles of hiking, biking and 4x4 trails, known for their combination of challenges and awesome scenery.
 * Slickrock Bike Trail
 * Porcupine Rim
 * Fins and Things
 * Hell's Revenge

Camping With 145 campsites in 9 campgrounds, Sand Flats Recreation Area one of the largest camping areas in the State of Utah. All the campsites offer spectacular views of sandstone domes, fins, canyons and the ever-changing La Sal Mountains. Visitors are awed by beautiful sunsets, the magic of howling coyotes and a night sky of seemingly unlimited stars.