Green River State Park vs Swasey's Beach Campground: side-by-side comparison
State park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site · listed from $50 vs $3/night.
Verdict: Pick Green River State Park for full hookups; pick Swasey's Beach Campground for a lower nightly rate (from $3 a night listed vs from $50 a night listed).
State park campground vs BLM / Forest Service site. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Green River State Park | Swasey's Beach Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Utah State Parks | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | No reviews listed | 4.0 (4 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $50/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $3/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length) (listing) | 12 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | 4 full-hookup, 48 electric/partial sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 19 pull-through, 33 back-in (listing) | 1 pull-through, 9 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 49 paved site driveways (listing) | 12 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 19 sites (listing) | Water at 11 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Cell signal | Not listed — check with campground | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (3 reports) (listing) |
| Shade | 47 of 47 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Getting there | 43.5 mi from downtown Moab · 38.7 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 48.2 mi from downtown Moab · 43.5 mi to Arches National Park (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to downtown Moab, Green River State Park or Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River State Park is closer: 43.5 miles from downtown Moab versus 48.2 miles for Swasey's Beach Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Green River State Park and Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River State Park: Reservable on Utah State Parks (ReserveAmerica) (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Green River State Park: 4 full-hookup, 48 electric/partial sites (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Green River State Park vs Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River State Park: Longest RV site listed: 50 ft (52 of 52 RV sites list a length) (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: 12 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Green River State Park and Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River State Park: Water at 19 sites (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Water at 11 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Green River State Park or Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River State Park: Not listed — check with campground. Swasey's Beach Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (3 reports) (listing). Signal varies by carrier and site.
Go to the campgrounds
- Green River State Park: live availability, sites and rules
- Swasey's Beach Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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