Utah / San Juan County / Manti-La Sal National Forest

Buckboard

Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late spring through fall depending on snow conditions. Reservations available through Recreation.gov when open.

About

Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-La Sal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. The campground is located six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105 at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Aspens and Gambel oaks surround the sites, offering partial shade. 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. The campground offers several single-family sites and two group sites that can each accommodate up to 50 guests. Parking spurs and roads within the campground are graveled, and firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and water is available seasonally from a hand pump. A 14-day stay limit applies. 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, leading from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 10,000 feet high with overlooks and panoramic views. The backway is suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs. Other nearby attractions 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.

Directions

Located in southeast Utah, six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105 (also known as 200 West/Abajo Drive/County Road 101). The campground is on the left when traveling west from Monticello.

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