Swaseys Boat Ramp

The Swaseys boat ramp provides easy access to float trips on the scenic Green River in eastern Utah. The ramp is located about 10 miles north of the town of Green River, with the paved Hastings Road leading directly to the launch site.

This is a popular access point for paddlers, particularly those embarking on multi-day trips through the Desolation and Gray Canyons. The nearby Swaseys Beach Campground offers reservable campsites for those looking to extend their time on the river. Campsites cost $15 per night for 1-2 vehicles, or $3 per person per night for groups of 5 or more.

The Green River in this area is a broad, slow-moving waterway winding through dramatic desert canyons. While it lacks the whitewater challenges of the upper and lower sections, the Desolation-Gray stretch still offers beautiful scenery and a relaxing, remote paddling experience. Boaters should be prepared for potential high winds and be aware of the river's variable flow rates throughout the season.

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...

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.
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