Lonesome Beaver Campground
Lonesome Beaver Campground lies in the middle of Sawmill Basin and sits at an elevation of over 8,000 feet. Due to road conditions the campground can be challenging to access. However, the setting and experience are worth the drive. Lonesome Beaver is a five site campground and offers parking areas, picnic tables, fire rings, grills, benches, potable water, and accessible restrooms. Season May - October.
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Amenities & rules
| Fees | No minimum fee. Pay what you feel your experience is worth at self-service fee station (cash or check accepted). |
| Accessibility | Accessible sites available |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
23 miles south of Hanksville on the Sawmill Basin Road
| Nearest town | Hanksville, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.1108° N, 110.7773° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 28.1 mi |
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- 2.2 miMount Ellen Summit Trailhead ↗Trailhead
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lonesome Beaver Campground?
No. Lonesome Beaver Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Lonesome Beaver Campground?
No minimum fee. Pay what you feel your experience is worth at self-service fee station (cash or check accepted).
Are there accessible sites at Lonesome Beaver Campground?
Accessible sites available.
What is the nearest town to Lonesome Beaver Campground?
Hanksville, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Lonesome Beaver Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Mcmillan Spring Campground (4.7 mi, first-come), Primitive Campsites At Cedar Mesa Campground (18.2 mi, first-come), and Starr Spring Campground (19.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby