Nizhoni

Campground · Utah · 23 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access

23
Bookable sites
53 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
7,805 ft
Elevation
Fall colors in the Abajo Mountains near Nizhoni CG
Photo: FS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. 

Recreation

Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges.

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 contains two group sites that each accommodate up to 50 guests. Several single-family sites are available as well. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water seasonally. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.

Natural Features

Towering Ponderosa pines forest the site, offering partial shade. Gambel oaks and sagebrush dot the landscape. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 degrees at night.

Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert's squirrels and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area.

Nearby Attractions

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

The facts

  • Season: May 15 – September 30 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 23 bookable sites
  • 29 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 53 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: GROUP SITES, MAIN, MANAGEMENT SITES

Site types

  • 21 Standard Nonelectric
  • 6 Management
  • 2 Group Standard 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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29 campsites at Nizhoni

Check-in 1:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
NORTH GROUPGROUP SITESGroup Standard Area Nonelectric—Gravel35 ft50 🐾
SOUTH GROUPGROUP SITESGroup Standard Area Nonelectric—Gravel50 ft50 🐾
1MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
10MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
11MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
12MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
13MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel52 ft8 🐾
14MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel49 ft8 🐾
15MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel29 ft8 🐾
16MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel43 ft8 🐾
17MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
18MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel50 ft8 🐾
19MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
2MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
20MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel46 ft8 🐾
21MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel39 ft8 🐾
3MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel47 ft8 🐾
4MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel42 ft8 🐾
5MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel45 ft8 🐾
6MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel25 ft8 🐾
7MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel51 ft8 🐾
8MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft8 🐾
9MAINStandard NonelectricBack InGravel53 ft8 🐾
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Getting there

From Blanding, Utah, travel north on Highway 191 approximately two miles. Turn left on E. Pinion Ridge Road (National Forest Access sign: Dry Wash Reservoir) and proceed 3/4-mile to the stop sign. Turn right on Forest Road 079 and continue approximately 10 miles to the campground on the right side of the road.

37.78174, -109.53966 · 37°46'54.3"N 109°32'22.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.63.02.51.81.70.82.63.02.32.62.33.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 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 Nizhoni

Can you reserve a site at Nizhoni?
Yes, Nizhoni is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Nizhoni have?
29 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Nizhoni?
53 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Nizhoni?
Yes, pets are allowed at Nizhoni.
Are campfires allowed at Nizhoni?
Campfires are allowed at Nizhoni. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $20 per night for each campsite. $50 per night for each group site.

Accessibility:

  • Three to five wheelchair accessible sites

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Nizhoni

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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