Green River KOA Journey vs Swasey's Beach Campground: side-by-side comparison
Private RV park vs BLM / Forest Service site · listed from $50 vs $3/night.
Verdict: Pick Green River KOA Journey for full hookups (20/30/50-amp listed); pick Swasey's Beach Campground for a lower nightly rate (from $3 a night listed vs from $50 a night listed).
Private RV park 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 KOA Journey | Swasey's Beach Campground |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | KOA | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.5 (1000 reviews, KOA) | 4.0 (4 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on KOA (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 | 10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) | 12 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | 9 full-hookup, 1 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 6 pull-through, 4 back-in (listing) | 1 pull-through, 9 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | Not listed — check with campground | 12 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Water at 11 sites (listing) | Water at 11 sites (listing) |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Y (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) |
| Getting there | 43.1 mi from downtown Moab · 38.3 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 KOA Journey or Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey is closer: 43.1 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 KOA Journey and Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey: Reservable on KOA (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Green River KOA Journey: 9 full-hookup, 1 electric sites · 20/30/50-amp listed (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Green River KOA Journey vs Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey: 10 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (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 KOA Journey and Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey: Water at 11 sites (listing). Swasey's Beach Campground: Water at 11 sites (listing).
Is there cell service at Green River KOA Journey or Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey: 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.
How do guests rate Green River KOA Journey and Swasey's Beach Campground?
Green River KOA Journey is rated 4.5 from 1000 reviews on KOA; Swasey's Beach Campground is rated 4.0 from 4 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Green River KOA Journey: live availability, sites and rules
- Swasey's Beach Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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