Buckboard Campground

Monticello, UT

4.6(52 reviews)

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About this campground

Buckboard Campground in Monticello, UT sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local trails.

The campground offers several single-family sites, as well as two group sites than can each accommodate up to 50 guests. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Forest Road 105 to the campground is paved, while parking spurs and the road within the campground are graveled. There are two vault toilets and the campground has water available (seasonally.) There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.

Popular activities include fishing, hiking and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Robertson's Pasture Trail and Spring Creek Trail. The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes by the campground. It leads from the desert floor and red rock canyons to steep mountains over 10,000 feet high, with overlooks and panoramic views. The byway is suitable for passenger vehicles from late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs.

What campers say

Buckboard Campground sits among tall aspens near Monticello, offering large, well-kept campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and elevated charcoal grills. The setting is quiet and shady, with nearby stream/pond access, good views and easy drives to Arches/Canyonlands, fishing and OHV trails. Wildlife sightings (deer, occasional turkeys) are common. Vault-style toilets are provided and water is available seasonally — it may not be turned on in early/mid-May. There are both reservable and first-come sites and some group sites can feel less private. Overall it’s a peaceful, scenic option if you’re prepared for basic facilities.

Our summary of 52 traveler reviews.