There are sixteen first come/ first serve campsites in an aspen and gambel oak
grove at 8200 ft elevation. There are multiple trails and roads nearby
offering recreation opportunities for biking, hiking, motorized activities,
and equestrian use. Mule deer, black bears, and other wildlife may be seen
nearby.

Newspaper Rock, the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, and Edge of
the Cedars State Park Museum are nice day trips from the campground.

<p>There are sixteen&nbsp;first come/ first serve campsites in an aspen and gambel oak grove at 8200 ft elevation. There are multiple trails and roads nearby&nbsp;offering recreation opportunities for biking, hiking, motorized activities,&nbsp;and equestrian use.&nbsp;Mule deer, black bears, and other wildlife&nbsp;may be seen&nbsp;nearby.</p><p>Newspaper Rock, the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, and Edge of the Cedars State Park&nbsp;Museum&nbsp;are nice day trips from the campground.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Dalton Springs Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Brass Scupltures near Abajo Moutains

Abajo Moutains

S Group Sites

N Group Site

S Group Site

Site 5

Site 7

site 3

Buckboard

The Foy Lake Fishing and Camping Site is located next to Foy Lake, a 4.2 acre
lake located about 1.0 miles off FH 49 Loop/Harts Draw down Spring Lake Road
#100. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir
with Rainbow Trout.

<p>The Foy Lake Fishing and Camping Site is located next to Foy Lake, a 4.2 acre lake located about 1.0 miles off FH 49 Loop/Harts Draw down Spring Lake Road #100. The Department of Wildlife Resources of Utah (DWR) stocks this reservoir with Rainbow Trout.</p>

Foy Lake Fishing/Camping Site

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges.<br/>
<br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. <br/>
<br/>
Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert's squirrels and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Fall colors in the Abajo Mountains near Nizhoni CG

NIZHONI

Dry Wash Ruins Near Nizhoni CG

Typical Campsite in Nizhoni CG

Site 8

Nizhoni

## Overview

Devils Canyon Campground 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.

## Recreation

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.

## Facilities

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.

## Natural Features

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.

## Nearby Attractions

Popular 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.  
  
Evening programs are provided at Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding. The
San Juan County Fair is held annually in August in Monticello.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Devils Canyon Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest of southeast Utah at the foot of the Abajo Mountains.</p>

<p>There is water available seasonally from June to September.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Several miles of off-road vehicle trails crisscross the Abajo Mountains. The Camp Jackson/Wagon Wheel Trail can be accessed nearby. <br/>
<br/>
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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Popular 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.<br/>
<br/>
Evening programs are provided at Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding. The San Juan County Fair is held annually in August in Monticello.

Dalton Springs Campground

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Buckboard

Foy Lake Fishing/Camping Site

Nizhoni

Devils Canyon