Established Camping
Sand Wash Ranger Station
Sand Wash Ranger Station is located near the Green River in Utah, featuring flat terrain with sparse vegetation. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s°F during summer to lows in the 20s°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Desolation Canyon, offering opportunities for hiking and river activities.
Description
Sand Wash Ranger Station serves as the put in for floating Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River. The site offers overnight camping, short day hikes, screened in cabins (available for rent), overnight parking, a boat ramp, and historical cabins. Permits are required to float Desolation Canyon year round.
Location
Sand Wash Ranger Station is located in Utah
Directions
From Vernal, Utah: Head some 40 miles southwest to the town of Myton. Just west of Myton, turn south off US 40 on the first paved road and follow the signs to Sand Wash Boat Ramp. Boaters must slow down and begin to enjoy the trip. Roads are graded gravel, good tires and spare tires are a must. Cell phone coverage is limited if help is needed. From Duchesne, Utah: Head 17 miles east towards Myton. Turn south off US 40 onto Sand Wash road and follow the signs to Sand Wash Boat Ramp. Boaters must slow down and begin to enjoy the trip. Roads are graded gravel, good tires and spare tires are a must. Cell phone coverage is limited if help is needed.
Coordinates
39.83930009 N
109.91573367 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
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Detours Nearby
Nine Mile Canyon Ranch
2 hrs 17 min away
McCoy Flats MTB Trailhead
2 hrs 52 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 52 min from Provo
- 4 hrs 8 min from Salt Lake City
- 4 hrs 36 min from Ogden
- 5 hrs 14 min from Grand Junction
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
