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

Mark H

Verified

July 11, 2021 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

3

Very quiet, lovely campground, easy to get to. The short dirt road into the campground was no problem for our Prius. Negatives, were that although we indicated we were tent camping, the spot we had did not have a place for a tent, besides the gravel pull-in, so we had to set up our tent on the bumpy gravel. It seems like most of the spots are set up for RVs rather than tents. Our neighbor RV-user used his generator outside quiet hours, which was super-annoying, as otherwise the campground was very peaceful.

Positives, nice cool weather, clean restrooms, running water. Would like to return in the fall when the aspens are changing color.

David S

Verified

July 3, 2021 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Wonderful campground. Good separation between campsites, well maintained, easily accessible to many other attractions and national parks. At 8,700 feet, it was much cooler than the lower elevations around us in Utah. We had deer that frequently visited the campsite. We would definitely camp there again.

Maja S

Verified

June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

5

Beautiful campground with aspens & a nearby trail. Excellent water!! Clean & quiet.

Ann D

Verified

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

5

Excellent campground and camp host

Michael S

Verified

June 16, 2021 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South

5

It was a nice surprise to find so much cut firewood stacked at the campsite!

richard a

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 1, Loop: North

5

Great little campground. Aspen meadow with plenty of wildflowers and wildlife. The deer and turkeys strolled through our site often. We are in site one, I was able to get my 30ft class C in and fairly level. A few other sites would accommodate this size, but not much larger. Clean well supplied pit toilets.

Teddy Roosevelt would be happy, 2 large groups of kids were here last night. They were laughing and playing and none were looking at their phones. It was good to see

Madeline T

Verified

February 1, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North

4

This was a very nice campground! Close to Canyonlands National Park but not as crowded as other nearby campsites, it was the perfect mix of both worlds. It's also higher up in elevation so cooler at night than down in Canyonlands.

Richard C

Verified

October 8, 2020 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

It is difficult to know what a campground will be like if you have never been there. We were unsure about the location and condition of this campground when we booked it. All other campgrounds close to Arches National Park and Moab were booked so we went farther away and found this one. We were so amazed when we arrived. It was absolutely beautiful. Shaded by aspen trees that were just turning color with clean and well kept toilets and fresh water availability. If you are going to Canyonlands National Park (South) this is the perfect place to stay especially if you are traveling South after your visit to Canyonlands or Arches. Thank you to the Forest Service for this little gem.

Joel I

Verified

September 14, 2020 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North

5

Campground was great for what it is. We had some noisy group campers the first night. The were quiet the other night. The stars were fantastic. We live in a city and we arrived after dark. It was completely pitch black. I couldn't even see my hand in front of me. You could see everything. It was amazing. It just has pit toilets and water spickets. We only stayed a couple nights so if you plan on wanting to shower and clean up you will need to figure that out. We paid for showers in Moab koa as we were there to see arches and canyonlands.

Olivia M

Verified

August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South

5

Very quiet, peaceful place

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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