Buckboard

Brass Scupltures near Abajo Moutains
Site 5
N Group Site
S Group Site
site 3

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

8 total sites

RV Sites

6 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Buckboard

Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.

Number of accommodations: 8

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: North RV
No Hookups
🚐 3, Loop: North RV
No Hookups
🚐 4, Loop: North RV
No Hookups
🚐 6, Loop: South RV
No Hookups
🚐 7, Loop: South RV
No Hookups
🚐 8, Loop: South RV
No Hookups
North Group, Loop: North Tent
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
South Group, Loop: North Tent
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly

Reviews (64)

What Guests Are Saying

Buckboard Campground offers a beautiful, quiet setting with spacious, shaded sites and excellent access to nearby trails and attractions like Canyonlands National Park. Families have enjoyed activities like fishing and playing games, and wildlife sightings, including deer, have added to the charm. However, some guests noted the lack of water availability and occasional noise from nearby groups or local visitors.

Review Summary

4.6
64 reviews
5
73.4%
47
4
17.2%
11
3
6.3%
4
2
1.6%
1
1
1.6%
1

Amanda S

Verified

August 8, 2024 Stayed at: South Group, Loop: North

5

We held our wedding in the clearing and it was the most beautiful setting that a girl could ever ask for!

Jonathan H

Verified

August 4, 2024 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Great spot in the desert for a colder night and shadow. We enjoyed our night a lot.

Greg O

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South

5

We love it here. Nice and peaceful and the weather is very cool. Great place for getting out of the heat.
Love seeing the deer so close and right in your campsite.
Great place and we will continue to stay here in the future.

Carlie P

Verified

July 17, 2024 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

5

Quiet, clean, beautiful sites!

Jenni H

Verified

May 7, 2024 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South

5

The campsite is better than what the pictures show. I was worried it would be narrow but there’s lots of space. There are only food storage lockers in the group campsite so you’ll have to consider taking your own bear proof storage or leave food in the car. We didn’t encounter any bears luckily, but we did see lots of deer around our site at night. The vault toilets were surprisingly the cleanest and best smelling I’ve experienced. Bring your own TP as they don’t refill it often throughout the day. It was easy to locate and you’re surrounded by so many trees. I loved hearing the wind approaching because the trees will rustle. We had our privacy, but also encountered lots of friendly people here. I’m honestly so surprised at how well kept the campground is.

Lisa D

Verified

October 3, 2023 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

5

Beautiful spot! We had zero issues even coming in after dark! We had quiet neighbors and bathroom was clean.

John C

Verified

October 2, 2023 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

5

Nice campground among the aspen trees with a Meadow in the middle of the loop. Lots of wildlife. We saw deers, wild turky and some cows.

Cynthia B

Verified

September 19, 2023 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South

5

Great campsite, very quiet, nicely spaced sites, we even had cell coverage.

Muriel E

Verified

September 13, 2023 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

3

Very quiet, pretty campground, near Monticello, UT. Lots of aspen. Most campers were in tents. We had a 30' travel trailer and it was impossible to back into our spot going the right way on the campground loop. Also, the spot was quite short and had a big aspen tree directly behind it. We had to unhitch the trailer to avoid blocking the road.

It did not rain while we were there, but there was a runoff area right behind our camp site. Also, though we had crossed a cattle guard on the way in, there were cattle wandering through. At least it was high enough in altitude to be much cooler than Monticello.

The campground was clean, had a nice fire ring and picnic table. It was nicely shaded.

Emily A

Verified

July 18, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: North

5

Beautiful camping!!!

Location Buckboard

Address:
397 N. Main St
Monticello, UT, 84535
United States

Highway access

Buckboard Campground is located approximately six miles west of Monticello, accessible via paved Forest Road 105. The nearest major road is US Highway 191, which is roughly 16 miles to the east.

Elevation: 2668 feet

Distance to downtown

7.1 mi drive to downtown Monticello (about 14 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • There are no water, electrical or sewer hookups at this site however there are water spigots for campground use.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: September 9, 2026

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