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 July 21 at 3:06AM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM 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, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. * WHEN...From noon MDT today through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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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