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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.

Available sites

8 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 1, Loop: North RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 3, Loop: North RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 4, Loop: North RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 6, Loop: South RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 7, Loop: South RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 8, Loop: South RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel
⛺ North Group, Loop: North Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ South Group, Loop: North Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

67 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 67 reviews

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5 stars 71.6% (48)
4 stars 19.4% (13)
3 stars 6.0% (4)
2 stars 1.5% (1)
1 star 1.5% (1)

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Susan F

Verified

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

Site was nice and big, good separation from other sites

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Erica T

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

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.

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Vickie M

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

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.

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Kim F

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

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.

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Terry P

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

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.

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Teresa P

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

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

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Patricia G

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

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.

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Cody E

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

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!

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Steven R

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

Gorgeous, private, clean. Excellent getaway.

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Nichole M

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

Beautiful small campground with adequate privacy. Clean bathrooms and water. It really doesn't feel like you are 6 mi 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!

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Location & Directions for Buckboard

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

Elevation: 2,668 ft

Getting There

Located in Southeast Utah, six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105.

Nearest town

Monticello, UT - 7.1 mi

About 14 min to downtown

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.

Near Canyonlands National Park

The closest entrance is: The Needles Entrance Station

Approximate drive: 31.6 mi · 54 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: November 3, 2026

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