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Lonesome Beaver Campground

UT

About this campsite

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 is 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.

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Weather Forecast

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SAT☁️
25° / 16°
💧 15%
SUN☁️
22° / 15°
💧 13%
MON🌤️
23° / 14°
💧 11%
TUE🌦️
22° / 15°
💧 5%
WED🌦️
23° / 14°
💧 6%

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Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground — UT29.3 km away

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Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground

It is located approximately 23 miles (37.0 km) south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in elevation. This primitive, no-fee campground has five sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. No reservations; first-come, first-served.

Starr Spring Campground — UT30.8 km away

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Starr Spring Campground

Starr Springs Campground sits on the southeast end of Mount Hillers. It is a favorite among geology enthusiasts, rock hounds, and late season hunters. Starr Springs offers twelve individual camp sites and one large group site. The campground also has picnic tables, benches, fire rings, grills, a nature trail, restrooms, and potable water.

Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area — UT40.5 km away

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Dirty Devil Primitive Camping Area

Designated primitive camping area only accessible by vehicle. First-come first served, no reservations. No designated sites. No potable water. When vault toilets are unavailable, campers must bring portable toilets for use and proper disposal into the sewer system. Quiet hours 10pm-6am. $12 per night. The nearby Hite area is currently closed to the public.

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