Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins
Open for reservations via Recreation.gov. A river permit is required year-round to float Desolation Canyon. The site is primitive with no potable water; bring your own water and pack out all trash.
Wind Advisory issued June 10 at 2:12PM MDT until June 10 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...In Colorado, Central Yampa River Basin, Lower Yampa River Basin, and Central Colorado River Basin. In Utah, Eastern Uinta Basin. * WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
Fire Weather Watch issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 12 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds, low relative humidity and dry fuels, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, until 10 PM MDT this evening. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Friday morning through Friday evening. * WINDS...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...6 to 11 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
The Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins are located at Sand Wash Ranger Station, the launch point for 84 miles of wilderness river through Desolation and Gray Canyons on the Green River. The Green River splits the 10,000-foot Tavaputs Plateau to form these rugged, remote canyons rich with historic and archaeological sites. Four screened cabins named Sumner, Howland Brothers, Bradley, and Beaman provide refuge from the area's notorious mosquito plagues and unpredictable weather. Each cabin measures 12 by 16 feet with screening on all four sides, a door, roof, small table, and bench. The cabins are intended as gathering and meal preparation spaces, not as tent substitutes. Groups are limited to one cabin per launching party. Sand Wash is extremely remote and primitive. Access requires driving graded gravel roads from US 40 near Myton, and cell phone coverage is limited. The site has vault toilets but no potable water, trash service, or other amenities. Campers must pack out all trash and bring their own water. A river permit is required year-round to float through Desolation Canyon.
Directions
From Vernal, Utah: Head 40 miles southwest to the town of Myton. Just west of Myton, turn south off US 40 on the first paved road and follow signs to Sand Wash Boat Ramp. From Duchesne, Utah: Head 17 miles east towards Myton, turn south off US 40 onto Sand Wash road and follow signs to Sand Wash Boat Ramp. Roads are graded gravel; good tires and spare tires are a must. Cell phone coverage is limited.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| a1adams@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 636-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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