Dalton Springs Campground
The campground typically opens May 15 and operates through early fall. As of December 2025, water systems and camp host were offline for the winter season. Water availability may be limited early in the season.
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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 9 at 10:04PM MDT until June 9 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 200 Little Snake Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 202 White River Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 486 Eastern Uinta Basin, Fire Weather Zone 487 Book Cliffs, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 10 PM MDT Wednesday. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution with any outdoor burning.
About
Dalton Springs Campground is a quiet, forested retreat in Utah's Abajo Mountains within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Situated at 8,200 feet elevation in a grove of aspen and Gambel oak, the campground offers 16 first-come, first-served sites at $20 per night. Amenities include vault toilets, seasonal potable water, and picnic tables at each site. The campground serves as a basecamp for exploring the surrounding area. Multiple trails and forest roads provide opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, OHV use, and horseback riding. Wildlife including mule deer and black bears inhabit the area. Popular day trips from the campground include Newspaper Rock State Historical Monument, the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, and Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum in Blanding.
Directions
From Monticello, turn west onto 200 West/Abajo Drive/County Road 101/Forest Service Road 49 and continue approximately 4.5 miles. The campground is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 587-2041 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Dalton Springs Campground |
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