| Location | Monticello, Utah |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $20–$50/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (55 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 43 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 10 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
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Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights10 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Buckboard is a Recreation.gov campground in Monticello. It lists 10 RV or RV/tent sites and 2 tent sites for rigs up to 43 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Sep 30 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 9 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 4 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 10 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 6 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 5 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 2 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 1 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 3 standard nonelectric | – | – | $20 |
| 7 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (55 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Excellent location walkable to Monicello Lake. Sites are spacious and well kept and vault toilets were very clean. Aspens surround every site. Highly recommend!”
“Magical campground! Great location for visiting Canyonlands National Park Needles District.”
“Wonderful tent site at the far end of the campground. The main loop was full with a very large extended group/family but I had the small loop all to myself. Warning that there are only two pit toilets for the campground and both are a hike from this site.”
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Longest RV site listed: 43 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
397 N. Main St
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Buckboard Campground sits at about 8,900 feet at the foot of the Abajo Mountains, roughly six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105. The site is shaded by aspens and Gambel oak, with summer days typically in the mid-70s to mid-80s and nights dropping into the 50s and 60s; mule deer, wild turkeys and the occasional black bear move through the trees. There are TOTAL CAMPSITES: 12 10 are set up for both RVs and tents and 2 are tent-only and the campground also offers two group sites that can each hold up to 50 guests. Access to the loop road and parking spurs is graveled, while the approach on Forest Road 105 is paved. Practical amenities are basic but solid: two vault toilets, seasonal potable water, and a 14-day stay limit. Campers are allowed to collect firewood in and around the campground; beyond that, check with the Manti-La Sal National Forest office for current fees, reservation policies and seasonal openings. The campground is a good base for fishing, hiking and off-highway vehicle routes. Several trailheads are nearby, including Robertson's Pasture Trail and Spring Creek Trail, and the Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway runs past the campground a route that climbs from red-rock canyons to alpine ridgelines over 10,000 feet, offering overlooks and panoramic views; it's generally suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs. Beyond the immediate area you can explore large parks and monuments Canyonlands, Arches, Mesa Verde, Natural Bridges and wilderness like Dark Canyon; Lake Powell, Edge of the Cedars State Park and numerous archaeological sites are also within day-trip range. The broader Manti-La Sal National Forest supports a wide range of activities biking, horseback riding, hunting, interpretive programs, wildlife viewing and winter sports among them so plan according to season and check local road and trail conditions before heading out.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| – |
| – |
| $20 |
| North Group group tent only area nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
| South Group group tent only area nonelectric | – | – | $50 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Buckboard. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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