Swasey's Beach Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations accepted. No potable water on site. Watch for rockfall and flash floods during rainy seasons. Campfires are only allowed in fire rings.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 7:37PM MDT until September 1 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area through Monday evening and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Swasey's Beach Campground occupies a scenic stretch of the Green River corridor about 10 miles north of Green River City via Hastings Road. Managed by the BLM Price Field Office, the campground offers 12 sites—nine standard and three group sites—all operated on a first-come, first-served basis. Large cottonwoods shade the beach and many campsites, providing relief from summer heat. The recreation site sits beside Swasey's Rapid at the takeout for river runners completing the Green River Daily and Desolation-Gray Canyon floats. Thousands of visitors float this Wild and Scenic River segment annually. Day users enjoy the sandy beach for picnicking, fishing, and swimming during warm months. BLM rangers patrol the area, but there are no lifeguards. Facilities include vault toilets, picnic tables, metal fire rings, and camping pads. No potable water, hookups, or showers are available. Hastings Road is paved to the nearby boat ramp; the short section to the campground is gravel and well-maintained. The canyon setting features steep walls, riparian habitat, and views of Desolation Canyon Wilderness across the river.
Directions
From I-70 eastbound (Price, Richfield): Take Exit 160 and travel east on the business loop (SR 19) for 3 miles, turn left on Hastings Road. 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, turn right on Hastings Road. Campground is in 9.5 miles. Road is paved to the boat ramp; the short section to the campground is gravel.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 636-3600 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| BLM Swasey's Beach Campground |
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