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.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
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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