Devils Canyon
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Monticello, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (154 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Several miles of off-road vehicle trails crisscross the Abajo Mountains.
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, Drinking Water, Showers, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/devils-canyon to be notified when sites open up.
Well-maintained Forest Service campground in the Manti-LaSal National Forest with scenic access to the Abajo Mountains and nearby trails. Highly rated by campers (4.6/5 stars) who appreciate its quieter location away from highway traffic and proximity to the Arizona Trail.
Wildlife alert: Desert Cottontail, Mule Deer, Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay, Killdeer, American Coot, and Common Sagebrush Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Devils Canyon: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (41 total) Bring your own toilet paper as supply can be inconsistent Arizona Trail passes through campground; plan for hiker traffic Located 13 miles south of Monticello on US-191, approximately 1/4 mile off highway
Skip Devils Canyon if: You need RV hookups — none available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're sensitive to highway noise — US-191 traffic is nearby. You visit outside May-October season — campground closes seasonally.
Best time to visit Devils Canyon: June-September — Water available seasonally during these months; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Nizhoni (Blanding, UT), Buckboard (Monticello, UT), Superbowl Group Site (MONTICELLO, UT), Windwhistle Campground (Moab, ).
Cell Phone Coverage at Devils Canyon
Cell signal at Devils Canyon (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.
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. Several miles of off-road vehicle trails crisscross the Abajo Mountains.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (41 total)
Bring your own toilet paper as supply can be inconsistent
Arizona Trail passes through campground; plan for hiker traffic
Located 13 miles south of Monticello on US-191, approximately 1/4 mile off highway
Water available seasonally during these months; campground operates May through October
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
The campground is 13 miles south of Monticello, Utah and 9 miles north of Blanding, Utah on US Highway 191. The campground is approximately 1/4-mile off the highway.
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- 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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