Swasey's Beach Campground

125 S. 600 West
Price, UT 84501

Overview

The Swaseys Beach campground and day use area allow for camping and picnicking opportunities on the Green River across from Swaseys Boat Ramp. The beach and many campsites are shaded with large cottonwoods. Both areas are often full on summer weekends with recreationists floating the Green River Daily, swimming, enjoying the beach, and camping.

Recreation

Thousands of visitors float the Green River Daily each year, putting in at Nefertiti Boat Ramp eight miles north of Swaseys Beach. Many more day users find relaxation on the beach, picnicking, fishing, and swimming during the warm summer months. While BLM rangers maintain the campground and patrol the river, there are no lifeguards, and visitors are responsible for their safety. Campfires are only allowed in fire rings. Please do not build fires on the beach.

Facilities

Accessible vault toilets
Picnic tables
Campfire rings
Boat ramp

Natural Features

This recreation site is located beside Swaseys Rapid near the takeout for river runners floating the Green River Daily and Desolation-Gray canyons. It is framed by steep canyon walls, and cottonwoods provide a reprieve from summer heat. Hastings Road continues north paralleling the river, providing a scenic drive through the canyon and opportunities to appreciate the lush riparian ecosystem, rock art, sounds of the Green River, and outstanding canyon scenery including views of Desolation Canyon Wilderness across the river. This segment of the Green River is designated as a Wild and Scenic River Recreational Segment.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 636-3600.

Nearby Attractions

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: 1 of 12 sites
Group sites: 3 of 12 sites
Largest party: 40 people

Fees

Individual campsites are $15/night and fit 1-2 vehicles. Group campsites are $50/night. There is one self pay station at the campground entrance.

Directions

Swaseys 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.

Stay Limit

Check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

10 reviews

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Mark A

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Reviewed a month ago

very beautiful site. but the flies however were atrocious. never seen them this bad. i assume its because of its proximity to the pit toilet. but you could hear the sound of a huge swarm and at least 10 at a time would land on you while sitting in at the picnic table.. if it werent for the flies i would have loved to stay here several nights instead of just one

Briana F

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Reviewed 2 months ago

My favorite campsite we have visited in Utah. Beautiful views, wonderful and clean beach, pet friendly. We have returned twice and plan to continue visiting while in Utah :)

Carrie T

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice clean and quiet campsite. We enjoyed being close to the beach for two night stay.

Doug H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice facility

Naomi H

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Reviewed 8 months ago

We enjoyed our stay. Only issues is there needs to be a bit better signage at night. We came in and did any other spots other than 12. Woke up to an amazing view and the sound is the river, it was amazing!

Miles N

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Reviewed 9 months ago

Awesome spot!

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