OutReserve

Buckboard

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

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 closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: North
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: North
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: North
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: South
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: South
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: South
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
North Group, Loop: North
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night
South Group, Loop: North
50 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$50.00
/ per night

Reviews (56)

What Guests Are Saying

Buckboard campground offers a beautiful and peaceful setting, surrounded by aspens and wildlife, making it a great escape from the heat. The sites are spacious, well-maintained, and provide excellent access to nearby trails and Canyonlands National Park. While there are limited restroom facilities and cold temperatures at night, the overall experience is enhanced by clean amenities and a friendly atmosphere, making it highly recommended for future visits.

Review Summary

4.7
56 reviews
5
76.8%
43
4
14.3%
8
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7.1%
4
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1.8%
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Erica T

Verified

July 2, 2022 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

4

We had a lovely time at Buckboard. I would have given the campsite a 5 start rating except for the fact that they only have trash picked up once per week and do not have a camp host on site.
We did not see our camp host until the morning we were checking out. She was quite helpful and friendly.
There was a group that had camped there for a few days and they filled the one trash bin, so all other trash was going outside. The campsite has deer and possibly bears, raccoons and other wildlife.
The vault toilet we used was clean (there were 2, we steered cleared from the vault toilet the group used 😅).
Our site was perfect, except for the fact that our tent pad was on a slope but we were in a forest.
There are a tremendous amount of bugs, of all types, including ticks, so be prepared for that.
The campsite is in high elevations so be prepared to be a little winded and HYDRATE. Altitude sickness is a possibility here if you don't hydrate.
The location can't be beat, we would definitely stay again.

Vickie M

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South

3

Never saw camp host - toilets were not cleaned and ran out of toilet paper 3 days into our stay.
The camp itself was shaded and out spot was fairly level.

Kim F

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

3

We typically enjoy camping in National Forests and Buckboard had decent facilities. Though it seemed like somewhere teens from town fled to. The beautiful aspen trees had a lot of graffiti etched into them, which was sad to see. The campsites were a decent size, but we’ll plan farther in advance and stay in Canyonlands NP.

Terry P

Verified

June 8, 2022 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

4

Incredible setting in aspens with clean bathrooms. We find that we are enjoying smaller campgrounds like this that has minimum amenities for the RV folk. Get tired of listening to generators all day and nite.

Teresa P

Verified

October 19, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

5

Great campground! The trees were beautiful and the sites were private. Clean bathrooms.

Patricia G

Verified

October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

This is a beautiful park, small and quite. We very much enjoyed our stay. Out site #6 was very steep, so we'll select a different site next visit.

If any work is scheduled for this park, site #6 needs to be dug into the hill more so that it is not so steep. It was really scary in our 5th wheel. We could not even come close to leveling the trailer.

Cody E

Verified

October 2, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

5

Clean and beautiful campsite! The mountains outside of Monticello, Utah are absolutely gorgeous and full of wildlife! We saw tons of turkeys, squirrels, and deer. We also saw a bunch of cattle too. A high elevation campsite nestled in the woods surrounded by pine and aspens. Super pretty! Got cold at night but not too bad for September. Picnic table, fire ring, grill, tent pad, and very clean pit toilets. What more could you ask for! I used to hate paying for campsites but as I get older it is nice to know a reserved one is there waiting at the end of the day! Grab yourself a burger at the Granary in town, get a six-pack at Maverik, and head up to this beautiful campsite. Well worth it!

Steven R

Verified

October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Gorgeous, private, clean. Excellent getaway.

Nichole M

Verified

September 27, 2021 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South

5

Beautiful small campground with adequate privacy. Clean bathrooms and water. It really doesn't feel like you are 6 miles out from the main town. Still close enough to Moab to enjoy Arches and other outdoor activities. We enjoyed walking around Lloyd Lake in the evening. I will absolutely stay here again!

Jonathan E

Verified

August 17, 2021 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Great, quiet campground in the mountains offered cool nights after hot days in the high desert! Sites are well-spaced apart.

Location Buckboard

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

Latitude & Longitude: 37.8808 / -109.449

Elevation: 2668 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

There are no water, electrical or sewer hookups at this site however there are water spigots for campground use.

General

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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