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Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Desolation Canyon, Utah

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As of October 2026, Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins is a campground in Utah with 4 campsites. Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins is located at 39.8336° N, 109.9417° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

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Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
Maximum per transaction: 1 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Cabin 4
Accessible 4

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Canyon · Access: Dirt road.

Things to do: boating.

All sites at Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the CABINS loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Access
Beaman	Cabin	8	Accessible
Bradley	Cabin	8	Accessible
Howland Brothers	Cabin	8	Accessible
Sumner	Cabin	8	Accessible

About Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Overview

The Green River splits the 10,000 foot high Tavaputs Plateau to form the rugged canyons of Desolation Gray Canyons. Access to the canyons is the Sand Wash Ranger Station, a remote primative boat ramp and campground. While the canyons and river can be remote, rugged and beautiful during the hot summer months, Sand Wash can be overrun by mosquitos. Weather can run the gamet from hot 100 degree days with no wind, to wind, rain, or snow. Screen cabins are provided to allow the boater an escape from the bugs and weather.

Recreation

Sand Wash is a destination for those that have a permit to float the Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River. Remote and primative, the area prepares the river runners for a relaxed river trip where solitude and nature abound. Historic and archaeogical sites are numerous on the river. River runners must be prepared to be self supported on the river.

Facilities

There is a primitive boat ramp at Sand Wash, a primitive eight-site campground, a contact/information station, staffed ranger station and vault toilets. This remote site does not provide trash receptacles or water. Due to the remoteness of the area, many groups camp the night here before their launch on the river. Due to frequent mosquito plagues, Sand Wash offers four campsites with screened cabins. Cabins are 12 feet by 16 feet, screen on all four sides with a door and roof. There is a small table and bench inside. Cabins are limited to one (1) per group launching. Please allow others the ability to escape the bugs.

Natural Features

The Sand Wash boat ramp lies at the end of Sand Wash where a dirt road leads to a natural boat ramp for launching on the Green River. Cottonwood trees, cliffs, sage brush, and greasewood dot the area. Cottonwood trees do provide some shade.

Nearby Attractions

Launch point for the Green River through Desolation and Gray Canyons, 84 river miles before taking out at Swaseys Rapid. Nine Mile Canyon is within driving distance and is rich with rock art and historic sites.

Rules and notices at Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Screen Cabins are limited. Each river party should reserve no more than one Screen Cabin. Thank you for being courteous to your fellow boaters and letting every river party have a place to escape the bugs.

Intended as a place to gather, prepare meals and escape the bugs. Not as a substitute for a tent.

Area is 'pack it in-pack it out', offers picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets.

Visitors must be self sufficient.

There are no amenities. No water, electricity, cell phone coverage or garbage disposal exists.

Road is graded gravel. Good tires and a spare tire(s) are a must.

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Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins?

Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins?

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How many campsites does Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins have?

Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins has 4 campsites.

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