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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)

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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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🚐 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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Jenni H

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

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.

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Carlie P

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

Quiet, clean, beautiful sites!

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Greg O

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

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.

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Jonathan H

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

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

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Amanda S

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

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

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Abby W

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September 5, 2024 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

This is a great tent site! We had four deer visit our site when we arrived. We had plenty of privacy from both adjacent sites. Hosts drove through in the morning and were very friendly. Bathrooms were spotless! Be careful of cattle in the road driving up the mountain.

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wallace l

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October 1, 2024 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South

Nice place to stay for a few days. Quite and clean

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Sharon V

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May 30, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

This campground is high in elevation and can get very cold. Be prepared. Bring your own water.

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Kelly M

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June 3, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

Wonderful campground! Huge sites. Gravel road. Lots of downed trees and cut up wood.

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joe h

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June 11, 2025 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

Quiet. Beautiful site. Lots of shade. Enjoyed dear walking in and around the site.

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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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