Trip Logistics Page
Regulations & Permits
BLM Desolation / Gray Canyons permit system page
https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/passes-and-permits/lotteries/utah/desolationgray
Recreation.gov Desolation Canyon permit reservation page
https://www.recreation.gov/permits/233393
BLM Desolation / Gray Canyon permit stipulations (PDF)
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2022-06/DesoGray_PrivateUseStipulations_UpdatedApril2022.pdf
BLM Desolation Canyon river information sheet (PDF)
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Utah_River_DesolationGrayCanyons_InformationSheet.pdf
RiverBent Desolation Canyon permit overview
https://riverbent.com/running-the-green-river-through-desolation-canyon-in-utah/
RiverBrain Desolation Canyon run page (access and rules)
http://www.riverbrain.com/run/show?id=5&run=Desolation+Canyon
Shuttles & Outfitters
River Runner Transport – major Green River shuttle operator based in Vernal.
https://riverrunnertrans.com/shuttle/
River Shuttle US – Desolation Canyon vehicle shuttle and gear rental service.
https://rivershuttleus.com/
Redtail Air – aircraft shuttle service to Sand Wash and other river launches.
https://www.flyredtail.com/river-shuttles
River Runner Transport – Desolation / Gray Canyon shuttle information page
https://riverrunnertrans.com/desolation-gray-canyon/
BLM list of permitted Desolation Canyon shuttle operators (PDF)
https://www.blm.gov/sites/default/files/docs/2022-06/DesoGray_ShuttleCompanies_Updated_May2022.pdf
Rivers & Oceans Desolation Canyon rafting logistics page
https://www.riversandoceans.com/utah-desolation-canyon-rafting/
Planning & Maps
BLM Desolation / Gray Canyon river information sheet (official planning document)
https://www.blm.gov/sites/blm.gov/files/Utah_River_DesolationGrayCanyons_InformationSheet.pdf
BLM Sand Wash Ranger Station directions and access page
https://www.blm.gov/visit/sand-wash-ranger-station
Recreation.gov Sand Wash launch area information
https://www.recreation.gov/gateways/2131
Whitewater Guidebook – Desolation Canyon river guide
https://www.whitewaterguidebook.com/utah/desolation-canyon/
ARTA Desolation Canyon river map and river log (PDF)
https://www.arta.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ARTA-Green-River-Desolation-Canyon.pdf
RiverBent Desolation Canyon trip planning guide
https://riverbent.com/running-the-green-river-through-desolation-canyon-in-utah/