01 What the pass covers
Sand Flats Recreation Area is managed by Grand County in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), not the National Park Service. One private-vehicle pass covers entry to the area, including both Hell's Revenge and Fins & Things. You pay at the entrance station or the self-serve envelope box when the booth is closed.
| Pass | Typical price | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Private vehicle, 7 days | $10 | Both trails; covers a normal Moab stay |
| Motorcycle or bicycle, 7 days | $5 | Same area, smaller footprint |
| Annual vehicle pass | $25 | Year-round day use |
| Camping | $15 per night, per vehicle | First-come, first-served sites |
Prices checked against the Recreation.gov / BLM listing for 2026 and can change. Interagency and Utah State Parks passes are not valid here, with the exception of the Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass. Confirm at the entrance before you plan around a fee.
02 Hours and closures
The area has opening and closing hours, and the gate may be locked at night. Rain can close routes temporarily, and spring Jeep Safari week brings heavy traffic and occasional closures. Check the county page and the weather the morning you go.
03 Best seasons
March through May and September through November are the comfortable windows: daytime temperatures usually in the 60s–80s and dry rock. Summer afternoons regularly exceed 100°F; if you go then, start at first light and finish early. Winter is quiet but can bring snow, ice, and closed routes.
04 Camping and overnight
Sand Flats has 140 first-come, first-served sites with vault toilets and no hookups; six group sites can be reserved and run about $80 per night. Standard sites are $15 per vehicle per night. Spring and fall weekends fill early. Camping is only allowed in designated sites; roadside and overlook camping is not permitted.
05 Rules that matter
- Stay on established roads and rock routes; do not create new tracks.
- Pack out all trash, including food scraps.
- Do not move rock, disturb cryptobiotic soil, or damage vegetation.
- Keep pets leashed and clean up after them.
- Yield to hikers, cyclists, and other vehicles on narrow sections.
06 Official sources
Fees, hours, closures, and campground status change. Official pages to confirm current fees and rules:
- Grand County — Sand Flats Recreation Area
- Recreation.gov — Sand Flats fees and camping
- BLM — Sand Flats Recreation Area
This site does not sell passes or book campsites. The numbers here are for planning, not a price guarantee.