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Kris N
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North
Great quiet spot in the trees. Was great to beat the heat and we had a great fire,
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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.
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1, Loop: North
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6, Loop: South
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7, Loop: South
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8, Loop: South
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North Group, Loop: North
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South Group, Loop: North
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1, Loop: North
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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3, Loop: North
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4, Loop: North
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6, Loop: South
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7, Loop: South
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8, Loop: South
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North Group, Loop: North
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South Group, Loop: North
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
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Reviews
67 reviews
Summary
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.
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4.6
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Based on 67 reviews
5 stars
71.6% (48)
4 stars
19.4% (13)
3 stars
6.0% (4)
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Tammy B
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 Stayed at: 4, Loop: North
While Arches and Canyonlands were in the 90's, Buckboard was nice and cool, low 80's at the highest. The campsite was quiet and lots of space.
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Helen Y
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 7, Loop: South
Love it here. Beautiful,quiet,and peaceful.
Very nice tent pad. Also easy access to Monticello for supplies.
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David L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South
This campground is in the Aspens of Utah. It was nice to sit and watch the Aspens quake in the morning and evening and there are a lot of deer milling around then too. I would call it a meditation campground and I don't normally do much of that. Also the East entrance to the Canyonlands is very close by making this place an excellent spot for a day trip there....
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Pierre S
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South
This was just an over night stop for us but it was beautiful. Great place to escape the heat. Only wish we could have stayed longer. We’ll be back.
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Katherine M
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 Stayed at: 6, Loop: South
Wonderful tent site at the far end of the campground. The main loop was full with a very large extended group/family but I had the small loop all to myself. Warning that there are only two pit toilets for the campground and both are a hike from this site.
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Gloria W
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South
Magical campground! Great location for visiting Canyonlands National Park Needles District.
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Bruce L
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2025 Stayed at: 3, Loop: North
Excellent location walkable to Monicello Lake. Sites are spacious and well kept and vault toilets were very clean. Aspens surround every site. Highly recommend!
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Luke A
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South
Nice shaded spots that are not on top of each other. The location is good to access the trails in the area.
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Jose A
VerifiedMay 20, 2026 Stayed at: 8, Loop: South
Nice campground. Sites are quite apart. Only issue was lack of water in the campground.
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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.
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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