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.
High Wind Watch issued October 9 at 1:12PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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, 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. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * 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. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - 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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