Bureau of Land Management maintains Sand Wash Ranger Station on BLM land near Roosevelt, providing established camping in Utah's Uintah Basin. The campground sits near a river, offering water access for campers exploring this high desert region. BLM manages the site through their Vernal Field Office operations.
Campers can find campgrounds near BLM Land — Vernal Field Office throughout the surrounding public lands. Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins operates just over a mile west for those seeking cabin accommodations instead of tent or RV camping.
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSand 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
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 52 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 8 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 4 hrs 36 min from Ogden, UT
- 5 hrs 14 min from Grand Junction, CO



