Buckboard
The campground is open for the season. Water systems are not currently operational; campers should bring their own supply. Typical operating season is May 1 through September 30. First-come, first-served; some sites may be reservable via Recreation.gov. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 11:51AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...Until 10 PM MDT this evening. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...7 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Buckboard Campground occupies a scenic location at 8,900 feet elevation in the Abajo Mountains, within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The site is surrounded by aspens and Gambel oaks that provide partial shade, with summer temperatures typically ranging 75-85°F during the day and 50-60°F at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys, and black bears frequent the area. The campground offers approximately 10 single-family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Facilities include two vault toilets and seasonal potable water available from a hand pump. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Forest Road 105 to the campground is paved, while parking spurs and internal roads are graveled. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, and OHV riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Robertson's Pasture Trail and Spring Creek Trail. The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes the campground, offering panoramic views from desert floor to peaks over 10,000 feet, though the route is not recommended for large RVs.
Directions
From Monticello, turn west onto 200 West/Abajo Drive/County Road 101/Forest Service Road 49 and continue for approximately 6 miles. The campground will be on your left. Forest Road 105 is paved.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 20ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 587-2041 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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