Frequently Asked Questions

What's the deal with Cruise Moab 2010?

We're moving our headquarters, camping, vendor night and the raffle dinner to an area south of Moab called Area BFE. Here are the benefits:

Real camping under the stars. Area BFE will provide a place to stay in the Utah desert that will be memorable, unique, rugged and beautiful.
Still close to Moab. We clocked 17 minutes from City Market (downtown Moab) to Area BFE at night, driving the speed limit. That means restaurants, supplies, shopping and other fun is still easy to get to.
Everyone together in one place. In past years, many people have stayed at other campgrounds instead of Slickrock, just because they couldn't stand the cotton from the cottonwood trees, facilities, etc. This will bring everyone together for more camaraderie and community.
It's all ours. Since we're renting the entire area, you can introduce yourself to anyone and be certain they're part of Cruise Moab. Everyone you meet will be part of our group!
Fun right where you're camped. Want to go for a hike? There is a beautiful slot canyon at the north end of the property. Want to go hit a late afternoon trail? Go run Minor Threat or Lockjaw, and never leave the property. Want to start a giant game of Frisbee? There's plenty of space, and you'll soon have plenty of people to join you.
Large "Town Hall" area with tables and chairs for socializing, sharing a meal, or to yak up the days escapades over a beer (beer not included). One of the big complaints about previous Cruise Moab events was that there was no central gathering point. Many people just hung out in their camp sites with the people they came with. At Area BFE, there will be a huge tent set up in the central area that will operate as our "town hall." We're also going to have a bonfire every night in the central gathering area, so you'll be able to meet new and old friends and share the day's stories. It will be really cool.
The big raffle dinner in the same place where most people are staying. No more worries about someone falling asleep at the wheel and wrecking their truck on the way back from the dinner at the Bar M, or getting pulled over for having one beer too many. This will be serious fun, and you won't have to drive anywhere.
New and different. Another complaint we hear is that Cruise Moab is the same every year. Same campground. Same trails. This will be exciting and new. We think it will be really, really cool.

How much is this going to cost?

The cost for Cruise Moab including 4 nights of camping is $175. This includes:

Camping for 4 nights, including premium facilities and potable drinking water
Guided trail runs for three days
Event t-shirt (1)
Friday night dinner (1)
Raffle ticket (1)
Cruise Moab sticker (1)
Exclusive use of Area BFE for the week
Vendor night with merchandise and exhibits by Toyota 4WD suppliers
Nightly community bonfires
Many opportunities to meet fellow Toyota 4WD enthusiasts from all over the U.S. and beyond!

For those people who prefer to stay in a hotel or condo, the cost for everything with no camping is $135.

For most people attending Cruise Moab in 2010, the cost for the event + camping will actually be CHEAPER than in 2009. Click here to see a price comparison from CM2009 to CM2010.

What is the Area BFE?

Area BFE was founded by a group of Moab off-road enthusiasts to protect the famous Upper Helldarado 4WD trail from being closed. The group was spurred into action after another owner purchased the land around the Lower Helldarado trail and shut it down (it's still closed). The Area BFE group purchased 320 acres of land surrounding Upper Helldarado from the State of Utah and created an off-road park, campground and event site. It's really cool and super 4WD friendly. Check out the Area BFE web site for more info.

What's Area BFE like?

The site is beautiful Utah desert with a gorgeous view of the LaSalle Mountains. There is a parking area just inside the entrance. Below that, there is a very large, flat area which is the main event area where we'll have nightly community bonfires, vendor night, a large tent for the big dinner, and there will be plenty of camping here too.

The whole area is open for camping, so you can camp as close to the action or as far away as you choose. There is a main road that runs from the entire length of the property that any stock 4WD vehicle can drive easily.

Pictures? This is all worthless without pictures.

We camped there in October to check out the area. Here are a bunch of photos.

How do you get to Area BFE?

It's easy and the roads are good the whole way. From Moab, go south on Hwy. 191 approx. 13 miles. Just after the uphill passing lane comes to an end, take the first left (the entrance to the Behind The Rocks area will be on your right). Follow the well-maintained dirt road and signs for about 3 miles to the cleared parking area on the left. You can't miss it.

Is Area BFE a full-service campground?

No, it's primitive camping. However, Cruise Moab will be providing the following amenities:

Premium porta-potties, cleaned daily.
Showers complete with changing area, cleaned daily.
Potable drinking water.
Electricity in the main event tent.
Firewood available for purchase.
Wireless Internet in the main area (no guarantees, but we have a plan that we are 90% certain is going to happen)

We're bringing in top notch vendors with the best portable facilities available. Our intent is to make this nicer than full-service campgrounds we have used in the past!

Is there cell phone coverage at Area BFE?

It depends on your vendor. Verizon seems to work the best. Others work OK near the entrance and other high ground.

What happened to Slickrock Campground?

It's still there on the north end of Moab. We're still on good terms with them. We just thought we'd try something different for Cruise Moab 2010.

Seriously, why are you changing venues?

This will be our 13th annual Cruise Moab event. We get the same complaints every year about the campground and the food. Not everyone complains of course -- plenty of people like both the camping and the food just fine. But these are our top two complaints every year, and we thought we'd try something new this year and see if folks like it better.

Is this a permanent change?

We honestly don't have an answer yet. This year, we're going to give it a try at Area BFE. After the 2010 event, we'll survey all the CM participants. If quite a few people tell us they'd rather be back in the city of Moab, we'll probably go back to Slickrock Campground in 2011. No matter what, Cruise Moab 2010 will be a year to remember!

What trails will be available for trails runs? Will all the trails be in Area BFE?

Don't worry -- we're still running all your favorite Moab area trails! As always, we're changing it up a bit, adding in a few new trails and removing some less popular ones.

In addition, we'll also be offering a few guided trail runs in Area BFE. However, even if you don't sign up for any trails in Area BFE, you're welcome to run them during daylight hours. The whole property will be ours exclusively for the week.

Is there anything extra I need to bring?

Although we are providing facilities, you may want to bring your own PETT toilet.

Can I bring my camper or RV?

Yep.

I'm not into camping. Can I still attend Cruise Moab 2010?

Yes, of course. We suggest renting a condo on the south end of Moab near the Spanish Trail Arena, just so you can be close to the action. But any hotel in Moab won't be that far.

So is Cruise Moab going to be a buggy event? Is it for the hard core guys only?

No. Cruise Moab is still a family friendly event offering trails for stock Toyota 4WD vehicles and up.

So... can I bring my buggy?

Yes, certainly. There are some good playground areas in Area BFE to have fun in. You don't mind an audience, do you?

Am I going to be able to sleep at night?

Cruise Moab will have nightly enforced quiet hours. Generators must be turned off. The "playground" area will be closed at night. Our intent is to maintain the same balance of late night fun and family-friendliness that Cruise Moab has always had. For those who want to stay up, our nighly bonfire will provide a central location for the party. The rest of the area will be quiet as the desert (and it gets really quiet out there).

Did we mention that Area BFE is 320 acres? You won't have trouble finding a quiet place to sleep.

Questions?

If you have a question we haven't answered, send an email to registration@cruisemoab.com

Thanks!