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

Lukas K

Verified

June 12, 2023 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

4

Lukas K

Verified

June 12, 2023 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

4

Lukas K

Verified

June 12, 2023 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

4

Emily S

Verified

June 6, 2023 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Absolutely beautiful campground! Honestly one of my favorites I’ve visited. There were deer that passed through and grazed the field every day. The stream was serene; the trees incredible. I would definitely come back. The pit toilet was also pretty clean. There’s a lake nearby too! You can’t get better than this.

Mark B

Verified

June 5, 2023 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

5

Plenty of deer to watch. Very nice spot

Ken S

Verified

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

5

Buckboard is spectacularly beautiful. The layout provides plenty of privacy between sites and access to services. Highly recommend the it.

James D

Verified

July 28, 2022 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South

4

Spend several days on site 6 and enjoyed being in the large aspen trees. Lots of deer in the area. Nice and cool in the evening and night.

Susan F

Verified

July 5, 2022 Stayed at: 1, Loop: North

5

Site was nice and big, good separation from other sites

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.

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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