Swasey'S Beach Campground

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Quick Facts

Price

Varies

Booking

Check Site

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Not Allowed

Opens Bureau of Land Management (BLM) site

Get Directions

Swasey'S Beach Campground

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Campsite Fees

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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"Based on the single review provided, campers find Swasey's Beach Campground to be a peaceful and pleasant place to sleep. The soundscape at night is specifically called out as a highlight that enhances the camping experience."

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Best Time to Camp at Swasey'S Beach Campground

Summer transforms Swaseys Beach into a bustling riverside haven where the Green River's cool waters provide welcome relief from the desert heat. The mature cottonwood canopy becomes especially valuable during peak season, creating natural air-conditioned pockets perfect for afternoon picnics and lazy river watching. While the campground welcomes visitors year-round, the warm months from late spring through early fall see the heaviest use, when the combination of comfortable temperatures and ideal river conditions make this spot irresistible to water enthusiasts and canyon explorers alike.

Spring (Mar-May)

Wildflowers bloom, mild temperatures, fewer crowds. Great for hiking and photography.

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Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.

Fall (Sep-Nov)

Beautiful fall colors, cooler temps, quieter campgrounds. Ideal for peaceful trips.

Winter (Dec-Feb)

Off-season, limited services. Check for closures before visiting.

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About Swasey'S Beach Campground

Nestled along the Green River's edge where cottonwood giants cast dancing shadows and canyon walls rise dramatically skyward, Swaseys Beach Campground offers a front-row seat to one of Utah's most spectacular river corridors. This beloved riverside retreat sits directly across from Swaseys Boat Ramp, serving as both a tranquil beach getaway and the triumphant takeout point for adventurers completing their journey through Desolation-Gray canyons. Summer weekends see this shaded oasis fill quickly with floaters, swimmers, and families drawn to its perfect blend of rushing rapids, cool water, and natural beauty.

Swaseys Beach is a riverfront recreation site with campsites located along the Green River and a day-use beach area; many campsites are shaded by large cottonwoods. The site supports camping and day-use river recreation.

Historical SignificanceThe canyon walls surrounding Swaseys Beach hold silent testimony to thousands of years of human presence along this vital river corridor. Ancient rock art adorns the weathered sandstone faces, offering modern visitors a tangible connection to the indigenous peoples who traveled, hunted, and thrived in these canyons long before the Green River earned its Wild and Scenic designation. These cultural treasures invite contemplation and add profound depth to the stunning natural scenery that defines this remarkable landscape.

Weather and SeasonsSummer transforms Swaseys Beach into a bustling riverside haven where the Green River's cool waters provide welcome relief from the desert heat. The mature cottonwood canopy becomes especially valuable during peak season, creating natural air-conditioned pockets perfect for afternoon picnics and lazy river watching. While the campground welcomes visitors year-round, the warm months from late spring through early fall see the heaviest use, when the combination of comfortable temperatures and ideal river conditions make this spot irresistible to water enthusiasts and canyon explorers alike.

Natural Features and SceneryThe rhythmic song of Swaseys Rapid provides a constant soundtrack to your stay at this exceptional riverside location, where the Green River carves its way through towering canyon walls that glow amber and crimson in the changing light. The lush riparian corridor created by the cottonwoods stands in striking contrast to the arid canyon landscape, supporting a vibrant ecosystem of birds, wildlife, and native plants that thrive in this precious water-fed oasis. Across the river, the protected wilderness of Desolation Canyon rises in layered magnificence, offering views that change with every passing cloud and shifting sun angle, while the beach itself invites barefoot exploration where desert and river meet in perfect harmony.

Geological RegionSwaseys Beach occupies a privileged position within the Desolation-Gray canyons system, where the Green River has carved a designated Wild and Scenic River Recreational Segment through ancient sedimentary layers. The campground sits at Swaseys Rapid, a significant landmark for river runners completing multi-day wilderness floats through one of the American West's most geologically spectacular and remote canyon systems, where millions of years of earth history stand revealed in the striated canyon walls.

Campsite details

AccessibilityAccessible vault toilets.

Total Campsitesnull campsites

Recommended CampsitesSelect campsites shaded by the large cottonwoods for relief from summer heat. Use designated campfire rings and avoid building fires on the beach. The boat ramp and river takeout are immediately adjacent to the site.

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Tents are not allowed

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RV vehicles are not allowed

Primitive

Primitive are not allowed

Reservable

Reservations are not allowed

Site layoutBeach area adjacent to multiple campsites; many campsites are shaded by large cottonwoods. Boat ramp and day-use beach are part of the same recreation site.

Amenities available

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

Common recreational uses include river floating/boating, beach day use, picnicking, fishing, and swimming. The site sits beside Swaseys Rapid and provides scenic canyon views along the Green River; Hastings Road offers a scenic drive and opportunities to appreciate the riparian ecosystem and rock art. There are no lifeguards; visitors are responsible for their own safety.

Fishing

Fishing on the Green River from the beach/river access.

Swimming

Swimming at the beach area; no lifeguards are present.

Boating

River floating/boating on the Green River (thousands of visitors float the river annually); Swaseys Boat Ramp provides river access and the Nefertiti Boat Ramp is a common put-in eight miles north.

Beach activities

Beach day use for swimming, picnicking, and relaxing; campfires are only permitted in fire rings and not on the beach.

Campground rules

Pets are not allowed
Campfires permitted only in campfire rings. Do not build fires on the beach.

Hazards

General hazardsThere are no lifeguards; visitors are responsible for their own safety while floating, swimming, or recreating on the river. (No other specific hazards listed.)

Weather at Swasey'S Beach Campground

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Proximity to water featuresLocated on the Green River adjacent to a beach, across from Swaseys Boat Ramp and beside Swaseys Rapid; serves as a takeout for river runners from Desolation-Gray canyons.

HostBLM rangers maintain the campground and patrol the river.

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Swasey'S Beach Campground

Driving directionsSwaseys Beach Campground is located 10 miles north of Green River City via Hastings Road. From I-70 eastbound (Price, Richfield): Take Exit 160 and travel east on the business loop (SR 19) for 3 miles, turning left on Hastings Road. The 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, turning right on Hastings Road. The campground is in 9.5 miles.

Accessible via Hastings Road from the I-70 business loop (SR 19) using Exit 160 (eastbound) or Exit 164 (westbound) as described in driving directions.

Nearby places

Green River - 10 miles north

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Based on the single review provided, campers find Swasey's Beach Campground to be a peaceful and pleasant place to sleep. The soundscape at night is specifically called out as a highlight that enhances the camping experience.

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Based on 5 reviews