Lonesome Beaver Campground

Campground · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Richfield Field Office (Bureau of Land Management UT) · Open Access

8,165 ft
Elevation

Lonesome Beaver Campground lies in the middle of Sawmill Basin and sits at an elevation of over 8,000 feet, Due to road conditions the campground can be challenging to access. However, the setting and experience is worth the drive. Lonesome Beaver is a five site campground and offers parking areas, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, benches, potable water, and accessible restrooms.

Getting there

23 miles south of Hanksville on the Sawmill Basin Road

38.11085, -110.77732 · 38°6'39.0"N 110°46'38.4"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.91.82.31.31.30.51.42.31.62.51.61.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

No minimum fee, pay what you feel your experience is worth. Fee is payabl on-site.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Lonesome Beaver Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lonesome Beaver Campground?
No. Lonesome Beaver Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Lonesome Beaver Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.