Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Bureau of Land Management brown portal sign for Sand Wash Portal to Desolation Canyon
DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS
DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS
DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS
DESOLATION GRAY CANYONS SCREEN CABINS

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

4 total sites

Cabins

4 sites

About Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

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.

Number of accommodations: 4

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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4 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 Beaman, Loop: CABINS Cabin
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏠 Bradley, Loop: CABINS Cabin
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏠 Howland Brothers, Loop: CABINS Cabin
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🏠 Sumner, Loop: CABINS Cabin
8 guests · Campfire
Price not available

Reviews (47)

What Guests Are Saying

The Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins provide a clean, well-maintained shelter that effectively keeps bugs at bay, making for a comfortable stay. Many guests praised the helpfulness of Ranger Bobby and commented on the immaculate restroom facilities. While some minor issues were noted, such as a non-latching door and the need for garbage service, the overall experience was positive, with ample space and great amenities for groups.

Review Summary

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47 reviews
5
72.3%
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Michael D

Verified

July 23, 2025 Stayed at: Bradley, Loop: CABINS

5

Wow, an amazing place to start our trip down the Desolation and Gray Cantons. The bathrooms here are IMMACULATE, cleaned 3 times a day, first time I’ve seen solar lights in toilets. Screened tents were clean and functional, no bugs so we were inside and outside

Denise A

Verified

July 24, 2025 Stayed at: Howland Brothers, Loop: CABINS

5

Very clean and well maintained. Thank you for an awesome river trip!

Annie F

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: Sumner, Loop: CABINS

5

Absolutely beautiful scenery and loads of wildlife! Very hot weather

Will N

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: Bradley, Loop: CABINS

5

The rangers are always top notch, being informative, but also helping all responsible parties keep the canyon in good shape.

Gary V

Verified

November 11, 2025 Stayed at: Sumner, Loop: CABINS

5

I honestly cannot rated it a excellent or poor since the trip was cancelled.

Randy M

Verified

May 29, 2026 Stayed at: Beaman, Loop: CABINS

4

There was a 2" round hole in the screen that looked like it had been there a while. Fortunately, there were no mosquitoes when we stayed there.

spencer m

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: Sumner, Loop: CABINS

5

Cabins were nice. Definitely kept us away from the bugs at night

Amy M

Verified

June 8, 2026 Stayed at: Bradley, Loop: CABINS

5

We were real
Happy to have some space reserved to get ready for our trip. The bugs were not a problem, but we all knew it would have been a life saver if we needed it.

Ronald B

Verified

June 16, 2026 Stayed at: Bradley, Loop: CABINS

5

Screen cabins are always great. There wasn't any bugs this year.

Richard H

Verified

June 24, 2026 Stayed at: Bradley, Loop: CABINS

5

Perfect spot near ramp

Location Desolation Gray Canyons Screen Cabins

Address:
Bureau O F Land Management Price Field Office Desolation River <Br/> 125 South 600 West
Price, UT, 84501
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via US Highway 40, located approximately 5 miles from the site, with access points from both Myton and Duchesne.

Elevation: 1645 feet

Nearby National Park

Arches National Park

Arches National Park Entrance Station

Approximate driving time: 1 hr 23 min

Distance to downtown

77 mi drive to downtown Price (about 2 hr 36 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Screen Cabins are limited. Provide your fellow boater a campsite and allow them ability to escape the bugs at Sand Wash.&nbsp;Please refrain from reserving multiple cabins.&nbsp;
  • Intended as a place to gather, prepare meals and escape the bugs. Not as a substitute for a tent.&nbsp;
  • 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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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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