Established Camping
Sand River Camp
Sand River Camp is located near the Uintah Mountains in Utah, featuring a landscape of rivers and rocky terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Dinosaur National Monument and Flaming Gorge Reservoir, offering opportunities for exploration and recreation.
Description
Sand is on the north side of the river 8.3 miles below dam and 1.1 miles below Little Hole. Site has one table, one fire ring, three tent pads (fits up to four or five tents), portable toilet screen and two benches. Site has natural shade. Capacity: 8-10 people. Campers can hike in from Little Hole or boat in from the Spillway or Little Hole. Sites are along the banks of the Green River on Section B, downstream from Little Hole. Vegetation is Pinyon pine, juniper, sagebrush, Ponderosa pine and river bottom shrubs and grasses. Reservations may be made for six sites (Bootleg, Cats Paw, Cottonwood, Big Pine I, Big Pine II, and Trail's End) by calling 1-877-444-6777 or go online at "http://www.recreation.gov". All other sites are first come, first served. Registration for campsite use must be made the day of use at Little Hole on the Camp Registration Board. All campers are required to have a portable toilet system. There are no garbage facilities. Please pack out your garbage.
Location
Sand River Camp is located in Utah
Directions
From Rock Springs, Wyoming, take I-80 west toward Green River about 6 miles to the junction with U.S. 191/Flaming Gorge Road. Take U.S. 191 south about 52 miles, then turn west onto Forest Road 145 and travel 4 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
40.54432571 N
109.17442936 W
Detours Nearby
Forest Service Road 217 Dispersed
1 hr 43 min away
Grizzly Ridge Yurt
1 hr 45 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 26 min from Grand Junction
- 3 hrs 47 min from Provo
- 4 hrs 3 min from Salt Lake City
- 4 hrs 30 min from Ogden
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
