Devils Canyon Campground

Monticello, UT

4.6(202 reviews)

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About this campground

Devils Canyon Campground in Monticello, UT sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest of southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. There is water available seasonally from June to September.

The campground contains numerous single-family sites with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water (seasonal) are provided. Showers are available eight miles south in Blanding. Firewood is limited. Parking spurs are paved. Sites # 1-5 and 8-16 are accessible and have paved areas around the fire pit and picnic table. Sites # 6 & 7 have short trails from parking spur to paved camping area and are not considered accessible. There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.

Ponderosa pines, pinyon pines and juniper cover the area, offering limited shade. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet, and summer temperatures are warm in the day and cool in the evening. Birds, squirrels, chipmunks, mule deer and black bear may be seen in the area.

Several miles of off-road vehicle trails crisscross the Abajo Mountains. The Camp Jackson/Wagon Wheel Trail can be accessed nearby. 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

Devils Canyon Campground is a high-elevation (about 7,000 ft) Forest Service site near Monticello with pine-shaded camps, plentiful hiking and wildlife, and dark night skies. The loop contains an older, quieter section and a newer, more open section with sites closer together; several paved pull-throughs can accommodate a 30' motorhome. Facilities are basic: maintained vault toilets and fire rings, but no reliable potable water or dump station—bring your own water and expect primitive amenities. Visitors note cool summer temperatures and welcoming hosts, though occasional highway noise and strong winds have been reported. Fees are modest.

Our summary of 202 traveler reviews.