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We loved this park and would definitely come again. Not all campgrounds have water or electricity. This one didn’t. We did fine with solar power; it was sunny and beautiful. It was a little unclear about whether we were allowed in the water and where, and if dogs were allowed in the water.

Our site was right on the lake, just steps away. If you’d rather have a little more breathing room, the sites away from the water on this campground are more spacious. Our site was sandwiched in between two families that knew each other and unfortunately, one of them had a slider that was literally inches from our picnic table. Not ideal or considerate. But we were only there one night.

The water is lovely, though a bit cold, even in July. The hiking is fantastic with many sights and vistas. Next time we’ll bring mountain bikes and kayaks. Definitely lots to do here. Note that you can rent paddle boards and kayaks but sadly the rental is closed Monday and that’s the only day we had! Plan ahead!!

The bathrooms and showers were clean and the staff is friendly.

I’d say the place is ok but nothing worth raving about. We were here during a heat wave. Our site was a little exposed and most of the sites are pretty close together. Shade is pretty scarce. The picnic table was rundown. We didn’t spend much time at the campground so it worked for our visit.

We stayed one night here. It's a little confusing, because there are two locations that are labeled "Echo State Park" right next to each other. The first "Echo State Park" we were directed to by Google maps was a day-use area that is a little run-down, overgrown, and busy, and there were "no camping" signs everywhere. We exited that spot and went a little further down Echo Dam Road to the brand new facility that is the correct campground. Once we got there, it was great. The sites are all very easy to maneuver through; some are pull-throughs, and they all have covered picnic tables. The bathrooms and showers are very clean, and there are many of them for the few sites that exist here.

It was hot when we got here, so we immediately wanted to check out the water. We didn't have watercraft (but noticed many who did), so we set up a canopy on the beachy area and swam in the water. It was pleasant enough and also shallow for wading. Just a bummer that we didn't have floaties or kayaks, SUPs this time. The beach is grassy and sandy, so bring a blanket. We drove our truck on it later because we decided we wanted food and drinks out there too, and it was more than we wanted to haul. 4-wheel drive is recommended; some of the sand looks a bit loose toward the top. Or you could bring a wagon and be fine. We were only there for an overnight, so it all worked great. The sites are spaced out enough even though sometimes there isn't a lot of vegetation between sites, but overall we were pretty happy with our stay.

In the morning, we could see white pelicans in the water. Unusual sight!

The park rangers were exceptionally friendly. They recommended that we go up to the top to see the sunset, which I highly recommend. What a lovely view. Wish we’d had time for a hike or two. Our stay was short, but we’ll be back for sure. We didn’t get a chance to go to the observatory but we did visit the lovely Indian Lodge.

The sites were nicely spaced apart with ample room for our trailer and truck. Our site had a lovely shade tree. Bathrooms were clean. We’ll be back!

The bathroom and shower facilities were nice; the campground was fairly quiet. It was just open after being closed due to COVID, so I'm not sure that the sites were being rented at full capacity. The campground is very open, and there's not a lot of vegetation to screen campers from each other, but they are spaced out a bit, so it's not too bad.

We went down to the lake, where there are only a few picnic tables that get claimed pretty early. It would have been nice to have a kayak or paddle board. Swimming was fine; the water is pleasant and feels nice. The only issue is that the beach is pebbly instead of sandy, so we needed a blanket, but the beach is also FULL of ants, so we didn't stay out of the water long.

Navajo Nation parks (Tent Rocks) are still closed or severely limited right now due to COVID, but I imagine this would be ideal for visiting the surrounding parks.

In Moab, pickings are pretty slim for quality RV parks. We saw a LOT of dusty-looking, no shade RV parks next to 191 that made us feel like we'd lucked out. The temperatures were in the 110s while we were there. The sites are pretty packed-in; we felt like sardines. But other RV parks in this area are no different. And these sites had trees and a (albeit postage-stamp sized) patch of lawn. The big positives for us were the pool, the clean bathrooms and showers, and the shade. The pool and hot tub area had plenty of seating, and a lot of shade, so we could take a dip and then watch the kids play. The showers and bathrooms were generously sized and clean. I never waited to use one. The trees and lawn were meticulously watered every morning, and it shows. It makes a difference on the microclimate in the hot temps we were experiencing.

There were a million rules about the sites that supported their meticulous watering, like no pitching things to the lawn, and there were also lots and lots of rules about pets. We brought our 30-lb puppy, and I understand that there are a lot of negligent pet owners that make posting pages of rules necessary, but I wish that the pet area at Spanish Trail was shady and had grass too - I felt bad for our pup that she had no grassy area for her paws other than our tiny site, as it was HOT on the gravel and she didn't have many options. Otherwise, I thought access to the sights of Moab and shops in town was quite good from this RV park, and we would definitely opt to stay here again given the positives and lack of good options around.

We always stay at South Beach State Park up the road, so I was excited to snag a spot here to try out something new. The trails to the beach and around the creek are nice, and the forested sites give some privacy between campers. We were happy here and wish we had stayed longer but one night is all I could grab. Cell service is great. The beach was so windy, so it was nice to have a lovely campground to return to.

We stayed in the Birch campground. A very convenient distance to the lake - but you probably want to bring a wagon if you are shuttling stuff there. The water felt great and there is a little spot to rent paddle boards or kayaks. The bathrooms were clean. This place was pretty crowded but once we got to the lake, we could spread out. Our campsite had a little bit of trash in it. My family is split on whether we’d come here again. Lots of nice lakeside campgrounds to choose from so maybe you can find one less crowded but the location was convenient for us and the lake made for a nice swim and awesome sunset.

We stayed in the Birch campground. A very convenient distance to the lake - but you probably want to bring a wagon if you are shuttling stuff there. The water felt great and there is a little spot to rent paddle boards or kayaks. The bathrooms were clean. This place was pretty crowded but once we got to the lake, we could spread out. Our campsite had a little bit of trash in it. My family is split on whether we’d come here again. Lots of nice lakeside campgrounds to choose from so maybe you can find one less crowded but the location was convenient for us and the lake made for a nice swim and awesome sunset.

We come here a lot, usually with friends in the summer, or on our own in the fall/winter in our trailer. We always bring bikes because there are lots of great bike trails, and you can easily bike to Rogue or to the Aquarium from the campground, not to mention the beach.

The beach experience is finicky; it can be cold, rainy and windy even in the late summer. So always be prepared with a rain jacket, vest, wool socks. The campground is busy and giant, but it can be fun with friends. Also - the off-season is really nice, because it’s less crowded and those sun breaks are great.

If you’re suffering from 60-degree weather in the middle of summer, check out nearby Lake Ollalla in Toledo. Great for paddling and swimming, it’s usually 10-15 degrees warmer and not as windy.