About this campground
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.
Getting there
"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.
Activities
- AUTO TOURING
- BOATING
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- WILDERNESS
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