Nizhoni
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Blanding, UT, UT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (53 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges.
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, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/nizhoni to be notified when sites open up.
Nizhoni offers clean facilities with attentive camp host service, mature Ponderosa trees, and excellent hiking access including nearby trailheads at Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat, and Red Ledges. The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway provides panoramic views from desert floor to mountains over 10,000 feet.
Wildlife alert: Wapiti, Rocky Mountain Mule Deer, Mule Deer, Gunnison's Prairie Dogs, Abert's Squirrels, Western Bluebirds, White-breasted Nuthatches, and Western Milksnakes documented in area
Insider tips for Nizhoni: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV setup, as no hookups available Best views of Bears Ears from this location according to camper reports
Skip Nizhoni if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You're traveling outside May-October — campground is seasonal. You prefer larger crowds — only 23 total sites.
Best time to visit Nizhoni: May-October — Official operating season for Nizhoni Campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Devils Canyon (Monticello, UT), Buckboard (Monticello, UT), Superbowl Group Site (MONTICELLO, UT), Creek Pasture Campground (Monticello, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nizhoni
Cell signal at Nizhoni (Blanding, 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.
Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges.
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
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own hookups or use self-contained RV setup, as no hookups available
Best views of Bears Ears from this location according to camper reports
Official operating season for Nizhoni Campground
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 →
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.
Campground entrance
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#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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