Buckboard
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Monticello, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Buckboard Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest at the foot of the Abajo Mountains with nearby trailheads and the Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway for exploration. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, off-road vehicle riding, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, American Black Bear, Mountain Bluebird, Steller's Jay, and Greater Short-horned Lizard documented in the area
Insider tips for Buckboard: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 12 sites Fishing available on-site Purchase firewood for sale at campground rather than bringing your own
Skip Buckboard if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations only May through October. You have a large RV - only 12 total sites suitable for self-contained RVs.
Best time to visit Buckboard: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Nizhoni (Blanding, UT), Devils Canyon (Monticello, UT), Windwhistle Campground (Moab, ), Superbowl Group Site (MONTICELLO, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckboard
Cell signal at Buckboard (Monticello, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 12 sites
Fishing available on-site
Purchase firewood for sale at campground rather than bringing your own
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Located in Southeast Utah, six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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