Swasey's Beach Campground
Campground · Utah · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
The State of Utah Forrest, Fire and State Lands; Sovereign Lands 15 (State Sovereign Land)
- 12
- Bookable sites
- up to 40
- People per site
- 4,098 ft
- Elevation
Overview
The Swaseys Beach campground and day use area allow for camping and picnicking opportunities on the Green River across from Swaseys Boat Ramp. The beach and many campsites are shaded with large cottonwoods. Both areas are often full on summer weekends with recreationists floating the Green River Daily, swimming, enjoying the beach, and camping.
Recreation
Thousands of visitors float the Green River Daily each year, putting in at Nefertiti Boat Ramp eight miles north of Swaseys Beach. Many more day users find relaxation on the beach, picnicking, fishing, and swimming during the warm summer months. While BLM rangers maintain the campground and patrol the river, there are no lifeguards, and visitors are responsible for their safety. Campfires are only allowed in fire rings. Please do not build fires on the beach.
Facilities
- Accessible vault toilets
- Picnic tables
- Campfire rings
- Boat ramp
Natural Features
This recreation site is located beside Swaseys Rapid near the takeout for river runners floating the Green River Daily and Desolation-Gray canyons. It is framed by steep canyon walls, and cottonwoods provide a reprieve from summer heat. Hastings Road continues north paralleling the river, providing a scenic drive through the canyon and opportunities to appreciate the lush riparian ecosystem, rock art, sounds of the Green River, and outstanding canyon scenery including views of Desolation Canyon Wilderness across the river. This segment of the Green River is designated as a Wild and Scenic River Recreational Segment.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (435) 636-3600.Nearby Attractions
The facts
- 12 bookable sites
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: Swasey's Beach
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade, pets allowed.
12 campsites at Swasey's Beach Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 (Group) | Swasey's Beach | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 25 | |
| Site 02 (Group) | Swasey's Beach | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 25 | |
| Site 03 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 04 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 05 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 06 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 07 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 08 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 09 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 10 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 11 | Swasey's Beach | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | |
| Site 12 (Group) | Swasey's Beach | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 40 |
Getting there
Swaseys Beach Campground is located 10 miles north of Green River City via Hastings Road.
From I-70 eastbound (Price, Richfield): Take Exit 160 and travel east on the business loop (SR 19) for 3 miles, turning left on Hastings Road. The campground is in 9.5 miles.
From I-70 westbound (Moab, Grand JUnction): Take Exit 164 and travel west on the business loop for 1.3 miles, turning right on Hastings Road. The campground is in 9.5 miles.
39.11591, -110.11208 · 39°6'57.3"N 110°6'43.5"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Fees and stay limits
Individual campsites are $15/night and fit 1-2 vehicles. Group campsites are $50/night. There is one self pay station at the campground entrance.
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 Swasey's Beach Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Swasey's Beach Campground?
- Yes, Swasey's Beach Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Swasey's Beach Campground have?
- 12 sites.
- Does Swasey's Beach Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Swasey's Beach Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Swasey's Beach Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Swasey's Beach Campground
- Butler Wash Day Use 2.9 mi · Facility
- Elliot Mesa Trailhead 12.3 mi · Facility
- Lower Range creek Trailhead 12.9 mi · Facility
- Chimney Rock TH 15.1 mi · Facility
- Buckmaster TH 19.4 mi · Facility
- Fossil Point trailhead 19.6 mi · Facility
- Black Dragon Pictograph Panel 20.6 mi · Facility
- Mexican Mountain Trailhead 21.7 mi · Facility
- White Wash Sand Dunes Trailhead 21.9 mi · Facility
- Sego Canyon Rock Art Interpretive Site 22.6 mi · Facility
- Lower Black Box Trailhead 24 mi · Facility
- Upper Black Box Trailhead 25.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-30.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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