Goose Island Group Sites vs Lone Mesa Group Sites: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 40 ft vs 50 ft · listed from $125 vs $150/night.
Verdict: Pick Goose Island Group Sites for a lower nightly rate (from $125 a night listed vs from $150 a night listed); pick Lone Mesa Group Sites for room for a longer rig (50 ft official limit vs 40 ft official limit).
BLM / Forest Service site vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Goose Island Group Sites | Lone Mesa Group Sites |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-128) | BLM Moab Field Office (SR-313) |
| Official RV limit | 40 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) | 50 ft (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Guest rating | No reviews listed | No reviews listed |
| Booking | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) | Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $125/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $150/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Road & site access | 2 gravel site driveways (listing) | Gravel road access (BLM Moab Field Office); 5 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) | No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Generators | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) | Generators may be operated 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (BLM developed campgrounds) (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Pets | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Pets allowed (listing) | Pets must be leashed at all times in developed campgrounds (BLM Moab Field Office); Pets allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Stay limits | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) | 14 days at a single location on public land, then move at least 30 miles (BLM Moab Field Office) |
| Getting there | 2.5 mi from downtown Moab · 3.4 mi to Sand Flats Recreation Area (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 14.4 mi from downtown Moab · 10.1 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Goose Island Group Sites or Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites is closer: 2.5 miles from downtown Moab versus 14.4 miles for Lone Mesa Group Sites (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Goose Island Group Sites and Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Group sites reservable on Recreation.gov up to six months ahead and up to eight days before arrival; individual sites are first come, first served (BLM Moab Field Office).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Goose Island Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Goose Island Group Sites vs Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites: Official limit 40 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: Official limit 50 ft (BLM max RV length for this campground) (BLM Moab Field Office). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Goose Island Group Sites and Lone Mesa Group Sites?
Goose Island Group Sites: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office). Lone Mesa Group Sites: No water or electricity in BLM campgrounds; drinking water seasonally (spring–fall) at Lion's Park north of Moab (BLM Moab Field Office).
Go to the campgrounds
- Goose Island Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
- Lone Mesa Group Sites: live availability, sites and rules
Related guides
- Big-rig campgrounds (40 ft+)
- Campgrounds near Arches
- Campgrounds near Canyonlands
- Colorado River campgrounds (SR-128)
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Other comparisons for Lone Mesa Group Sites
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