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About
Overview Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Robertson's Pasture Trail and Spring Creek Trail. The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes by the campground. It leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 10,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The byway is suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, as well as two group sites than can each accommodate up to 50 guests. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Forest Road 105 to the campground is paved, while parking spurs and the road within the campground are graveled. There are two vault toilets and the campground has water available (seasonally.) There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground. Natural Features Aspens and Gambel oaks surround the site, offering partial shade. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet, and summer temperatures range from 75-85 degrees during the day and 50-60 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys and black bears frequent the area. Nearby Attractions Other attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks, Natural Bridges National Monument, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, Lake Powell and numerous archaeological sites.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 5.8 mi
fuel station
Canyonlands C Store
- 5.8 mi
grocery
Blue Mountain Foods
- 20 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.1 mi
trailhead
Trailhead
- 2.9 mi
attraction
Needles District Viewpoint
- 1.4 mi
recreation site
Monticello Lake Fishing Site
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- 397 N. Main St · Monticello, UT 84535
- 435-587-2041
Reservations & demand
May weekends are typically reserved about 37 days ahead.
Based on 28 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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