Sandy Beach River Access
Access along Utah Highway 128 (Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway), approximately 14 miles from the US-191 / UT-128 junction at Moab. Informal river access at a sandy beach along UT-128 — no formal boat ramp. Paddlers and swimmers access the Colorado directly from the highway shoulder. A useful alternative take-out or put-in when Take Out Beach (3 mi downstream) is crowded with commercial raft traffic. Best for kayakers, SUPs, and small groups.
Sandy Beach River Access is a multi-use river access point on the Colorado River, serving the Moab Daily section. It sits on the left bank, reached by paved road. Elevation is about 4,080 feet.
- Elevation
- 4,080 ft
- River side
- Left
- Road surface
- Paved
- Coordinates
- 38.6402°N 109.4916°W
Access along Utah Highway 128 (Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway), approximately 14 miles from the US-191 / UT-128 junction at Moab. Informal river access at a sandy beach along UT-128 — no formal boat ramp. Paddlers and swimmers access the Colorado directly from the highway shoulder. A useful alternative take-out or put-in when Take Out Beach (3 mi downstream) is crowded with commercial raft traffic. Best for kayakers, SUPs, and small groups.
Facilities
- River access (no formal ramp)
- Roadside parking
- Sandy beach