Can you reserve a site at Buckboard?

Yes, Buckboard is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Buckboard?

43 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Buckboard?

Yes, pets are allowed at Buckboard.

Are campfires allowed at Buckboard?

Campfires are allowed at Buckboard. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Buckboard, Utah — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

Aspens and Gambel oaks surround the site, offering partial shade. The campground sits at an elevation of 8,900 feet, and summer temperatures range from 75-85 degrees during the day and 50-60 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys and black bears frequent the area.

Nearby Attractions

Other attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks, Natural Bridges National Monument, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, Lake Powell and numerous archaeological sites.

The facts

Season: May 1 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 43 ft
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: North, South

Site types

10 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

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12 campsites at Buckboard

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	North	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
10	North	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	32 ft	8	🐾
2	North	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	27 ft	8	🐾
3	North	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	29 ft	8	🐾
4	North	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	39 ft	8	🐾
9	North	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	31 ft	8	🐾
North Group	North	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	30 ft	50	🐾
South Group	North	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	30 ft	50	🐾
5	South	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	8	🐾
6	South	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	43 ft	8	🐾
7	South	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	37 ft	8	🐾
8	South	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Located in Southeast Utah, six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105.

37.88080, -109.44934 · 37°52'50.9"N 109°26'57.6"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	2.4	2.7	2.3	1.8	1.7	0.7	2.9	3.1	2.3	1.9	2.3	2.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Buckboard

Can you reserve a site at Buckboard?: Yes, Buckboard is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Buckboard have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Buckboard?: 43 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Buckboard?: Yes, pets are allowed at Buckboard.
Are campfires allowed at Buckboard?: Campfires are allowed at Buckboard. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Buckboard also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Buckboard's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

10 Single Sites - $20 per night; 1 Group Site -$50 per night

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Buckboard

Nizhoni 8.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Superbowl Group Site 20.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Superbowl Campground 20.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Creek Pasture Campground 22.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Creek Pasture Group Site 22.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Dalton Springs Campground 1 mi · Campground
Monticello Lake Fishing Site 1.4 mi · Facility
Foy Lake Fishing/Camping Site 3.6 mi · Campground
Newspaper Rock 8.3 mi · Facility
Windwhistle Campground 20.4 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 435-587-2041
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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