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- The canyon and the stretch of Green River running through it are managed by the BLM and a popular spot for whitewater adventures, fishing and outback hiking.
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This section is managed by the Price office of the Bureau of Land Management, which issues permits. An additional permit must be obtained to camp or hike on the eastern side of the river, which is part of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation for most of the canyon's length.
At 290,845 acres, the Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area is the largest WSA managed by BLM in the contiguous 48 states. The 84 mile segment of the Green River through Desolation and Gray canyons is the most prominent feature.The WSA has an extensive system of deep canyons.
At 290,845 acres, the Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area is the largest WSA managed by BLM in the contiguous 48 states. The 84 mile segment of the Green River through Desolation and Gray canyons is the most prominent feature. The WSA has an extensive system of deep canyons.
Desolation Canyon is an immense isolated canyon running through the Tavaputs Plateau in south-east Utah. The canyon and the stretch of Green River running through it are managed by the BLM and a popular spot for whitewater adventures, fishing and outback hiking.
- Table of Contents
- General Nature of Deso
- Downsides to Deso
- Upsides to Deso
- Desolation Canyon Trip Tips
- Planning Your Desolation Canyon River Trip
- See The Star-Studded Skies in Desolation Canyon
- Read More About Other Rivers
Deso has traditionally been an 84-mile run between the put-in at Sand Wash to the take-out at Swasey’s Rapid. In March 2017, a safe boat passage was opened through the Green River Diversion (Tusher Dam) between Swasey’s and Green River, so you can now extend the trip to 96 miles and take out at the Green River State Park Boat Ramp. You won’t encoun...
As much as we love Deso, it’s essentially remained a backup trip for our river-running crew for a few reasons: 1. Getting to the put-in. Requiring a long slog down a washboard road frequented by oil rig traffic that eventually turns into a bumpy, sandy wash (hence the name), this journey makes you worry about the state of your tires, wish for highe...
Sheer beauty.The scenery, the relatively mellow whitewater, and abundance of gorgeous beach campsites make this one of the most relaxing trips we’ve done—except for the times we’ve been in a hurry....Short hikes to pictographs and petroglyphs.Various people have lived in Desolation Canyon in the past few thousand years, including Fremont and Ute tribes, who left behind some amazing artwork on t...Deso has some unique qualities that you’ll want to prepare for to make your trip more comfortable, safer, and more fun. (Check out our guide to river trip planninghere.) 1. Bring more water. Your crew will drink more water on Deso than on any other river trip you’ve done, and because the Green is full of sediment, you won’t easily be able to filter...
Here’s a quick rundown of tips and resources for planning a Desolation Canyon river trip. 1. Check out the BLM resources. As with any trip in an area managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, you should start your planning with a thorough reading of the BLM’s web site and posted information sheets. For Deso, key resources to check out are: 1.1...
Some of the best memories in all my years of river running are of Deso. If you’re looking for sunny days, starry nights, some bouncy (but not too crazy) rapids, and endless sandy beaches, Deso should be tops on your list.
Desolation Canyon is situated between the West Tavaputs Plateau on the west and the East Tavaputs Plateau on the east. At its deepest point, a relief of over 5,000 feet (1,500 m) exists from river level to the unseen rim of the Tavaputs Plateau.
Explore Desolation Canyon in Utah with Recreation.gov. At 290,845 acres, the Desolation Canyon Wilderness Study Area is the largest WSA managed by BLM in the contiguous 48 states. The 84 mile segment of the Green Ri.
