The Small Utah Campground Right Next To A Sandy Beach Belongs On Your Bucket List

When I need to disconnect and enjoy some nature therapy, I hate to be surrounded by crowds. I want to be someplace quiet, peaceful, and beautiful. One place that offers all of this and much more is Swaseys Beach Campground near Green River. This campground isn’t large and it sits right along the Green River. It’s perfect for some time in Utah’s desert and you may even consider it one of the best campgrounds in Utah.

Located along Hastings Road, approximately eight miles north of Green River, is Swaseys Beach Campground. This may not be the largest or the fanciest campground in Utah but it’s perfect for some outdoors.

Here, you will find both a campground and a day-use area. The day-use area features picnic tables, metal fire rings, and a beach area where you can happily play in the water and put your toes in the sand.

I recommend you stay for a while but make sure you come early in the day. This campground only features 12 campsites. The majority of these sites are quite large and can easily accommodate large groups or families.

Keep in mind that all campsites are based on a first-come, first-serve basis and the campground can fill up on the weekends. There are no water services and cell phone reception is poor.

The campsites feature picnic tables and fire rings. Several of these campsites are also shaded with cottonwood trees.

And, of course, the proximity to the water is just one more thing to enjoy about this campground. Swim or play on the beach — it’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer day.

Approximately eight miles north of Swaseys Beach is the Nefertiti Boat Ramp, which is a popular place to put in the water for a lazy-day float trip along the Green River.

I love the scenery of the area. The tall canyon walls, river, and desert views are simply majestic.

Swaseys Beach is truly a great escape.

For more information on Swaseys Beach Campground near Green River, visit the Bureau of Land Management website.

Have you ever visited Swaseys Beach? Did you camp here? What do you consider the best campgrounds in Utah? Let us know in the comments. If you need any camping or beach supplies for your upcoming adventure, make sure to check out REI or Backcountry.