Lonesome Beaver Campground
Open first-come, first-served with no reservations. Access via Sawmill Basin Road can be challenging; high-clearance vehicle recommended. Road conditions and accessibility vary seasonally based on weather and snowpack at this 8,000+ foot elevation.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 12:21PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Lonesome Beaver Campground lies in the heart of Sawmill Basin within Utah's Henry Mountains region, sitting at an elevation exceeding 8,000 feet. This small, primitive BLM campground offers just five sites, making it an ideal destination for campers seeking solitude away from crowded developed campgrounds. The setting in the Mount Ellen-Blue Hills Wilderness Study Area provides access to remote desert landscapes and high-elevation terrain. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, grill, and bench. The campground provides potable water and accessible restrooms. The fee structure is unique: there is no minimum fee, and campers pay what they feel their experience is worth, payable on-site. No reservations are accepted; all sites are first-come, first-served. Access requires traveling 23 miles south of Hanksville on Sawmill Basin Road, which can be challenging due to road conditions. High-clearance vehicles are recommended, and road accessibility varies seasonally depending on weather and snowpack at this elevation.
Directions
From Hanksville, turn onto 100 West at the Post Office and travel 23 miles south on Sawmill Basin Road. Road conditions can be challenging; high-clearance vehicle recommended.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| utrfmail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 542-3461 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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