La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area


Area Status: Open

The La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area is in southeastern Utah just outside of Moab. The La Sal Mtn. Loop Rd. starts south of Moab, climbs up into the mountains and traverses the western side of the mountains to come out in Castle Valley, UT.  This area includes 3 campgrounds: Warner Lake, Oowah Lake, and Mason Draw.  Perhaps one of the most photographed mountain ranges in Utah, the La Sal Mountains form a spectacular backdrop to the red rock features in the desert below.

This recreation area provides many opportunities for scenic drives, motorized activities such as motorcycle riding, ohv riding, and hiking, mountain and road biking, rock climbing, camping, peak-bagging, backcountry skiing, hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling. For winter recreation, the Geyser Pass Winter trailhead, is one of the best places to go.

Here are some brochures for this area:

La Sal Mountain Loop Road Brochure

Hiking in the La Sal Mountains

Winter Recreation on the Moab and Monticello Ranger Districts

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Call the Moab Ranger District if you need more information.
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Information Center: Moab Ranger District 435-259-7155

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Areas for Mountain Biking at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Road Cycling

The La Sal Mtn. Loop Road is often used by road cyclists.

Areas for Road Cycling at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Campground Camping

Warner Lake Campground is at 9400 ft elevation and has 19 sites, one cabin, and one group site.

Oowah Lake is at 8800 ft elevation and has 11 tent sites that are available on a first come/ first serve basis.

Mason Draw is a small campground at 8300 ft elevation consisting of 5 sites that are available on a first come/first serve basis. It is located is just off the La Sal Mountain Loop Road.

Areas for Campground Camping at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Cabin Rentals

Warner Lake Cabin is available for rent from June 12- Sept 30th. You must reserve through Recreation.gov at least 5 days in advance. It can sleep a maximum of 4 people.

Areas for Cabin Rentals at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Rock Climbing

Areas for Rock Climbing at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Mountain Climbing

The La Sal Mountains are the second highest range in Utah and many of its highest peaks make challenging goals for peak baggers. Mount Wass, Peale, Tukinikivatz, Mellenthin, and Manns peaks all exceed 12,000 feet in elevation. These are challenging climbs with unmaintained routes (with the exception of Manns Peak) that involve substantial scrambling over loose talus fields, but will reward you with amazing views. Manns Peak does have a constructed trail to the peak although it is still a challenging climb.

Areas for Mountain Climbing at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Viewing Wildlife

Areas for Viewing Wildlife at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

OHV Road Riding

Areas for OHV Road Riding at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Picnicking

Areas for Picnicking at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Group Picnicking

Areas for Group Picnicking at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Scenic Driving

Areas for Scenic Driving at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Skiing/Snowboarding

Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Snowmobiling

Areas for Snowmobiling at La Sal Loop - Moab Front Recreation Area

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
38.491413

  Longitude : 
-109.292738