Bureau of Land Management

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.

First-come, first-servedAccessibility info

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

23 miles south of Hanksville on the Sawmill Basin Road.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.