Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Buckboard
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2000
UPDATE DATE; 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Monticello
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Monticello, UT, at intersection of U.S. Rt. 191 (Main St) and
200 South, take 200 South 0.2 miles to Abajo Dr. Turn left at
sign onto Abajo Dr. and go 6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn left
at sign onto a single lane, dirt road, and go 0.2 miles into
campground.
NOTE: After 0.7 miles, Abajo Dr. becomes Forest Rt. 101.
Caution: there is a significant dip at cattle guard at campground's
entrance.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,800 ft.
The campground is composed of two unnamed loops. The larger loop
features a group camping area in its grassy center with single-family
camping sites on the perimeter tucked into either a dense stand of
Aspen or Gamble oak trees. The second loop is smaller with all the
camping sites nestled in Aspen. A few maples and spruce trees
scattered around the campground make this an attractive place in
autumn. An overgrown grass and wildflower understory gives the
campground an unkept wilderness feel.
Possible day trips are Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument and the
southern end (Needles District) of Canyonlands National Park.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A bear
box is available in the Group camp site.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 24 through December 31
NOTE: water system open until first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 8
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Site 1 is a dead end - not
RV-friendly. An RV waste station with potable water, is
available for a fee at Mountain View RV Park, 632 N. Main St.,
Monticello, UT.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Dalton Springs
VISIT DATE: 09/28/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Monticello
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Monticello, UT, at the intersection of U.S. Rt. 191 (Center St)
and 200 south, take 200 South east 0.2 miles to Abajo Dr. Turn
left onto Abajo Dr. and go 4.6 miles to campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,200 ft.
The campground is an oblong single loop with access at either end.
The mature dense stand of Gamble oak and some Aspen provide shade
and privacy. Spacing, rather than the grassy under-story, provide
good privacy between campsites. Most of the pull-throughs are
located in the center of the loop and connect the loops two interior
roads. Mule deer may be seen in the campground.
Possible day trips are Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument and
the southern end (Needles District) of Canyonlands National Park.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage technique. A
bear-proof food storage box is available.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through end of September - weather dependent
NOTE: Water system open until first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 15
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 15
No. Grilles on Sites: 15
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 7
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The campground accommodates any
size RV. There is an RV waste station with potable water
available for a fee at Mountain View RV Park, 632 N. Main St,
Monticello, UT.
NOTE: Low hanging branches across some parking aprons.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS None
HIKING No
FISHING No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Devil's Canyon
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Blanding
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Blanding, UT, take US Rt. 191 north 7.7 miles to Devil's
Canyon sign (Forest Rt. 118). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 118
(paved) and go 0.7 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,100 ft.
This excellent campground has two section named Loop A and Loop
B. Each loop has a very different personality. Loop A is a
single loop in a "midget" forest of Pinyon pine, scrub oak, Utah
Junipers and a few Ponderosa pine. It is the smaller of the two
sections and features cement pads for the table, camp cookstove
pedestal, and fire pit area (Loop A's fire rings do not have
grills) and some sites have views for miles. A lack of
groundcover and limited middlestory provide only fair privacy.
Loop B is a longer spur that meanders over the rolling landscape
that ends at the Forest and Man Interpretive Loop Trail's
trailhead. This trail is a must for campers interested in
learning about the area's history and geology. Loop B has denser
vegetation with sites tucked in among large Ponderosa pine
growing through the "midget" forest and some sites are near the
rim of Devil's Canyon and overlook US Rt. 191. The widely spaced
sites in this loop along with a heavy middlestory of scrub oak
and juniper enjoy excellent privacy. Yucca plants are also
visible throughout the campground. Traffic noise during the day
can be heard throughout campground. Early settlers gave Devil's
Canyon its name because it was a "devil" to get across. The
campground is convenient to a variety OHV trails; contact the
Moab-Monticello Ranger District - Monticello Office for
information.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open April 3 through September 30. Potable water is shut-off when
temperature drops below freezing.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 42
Total Sites: 42
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 42
No. Grilles on Sites: 26
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons and interior road are paved. Two RV waste
stations, neither with potable water, are available for a fee.
One is in Blanding, UT at the Kampark campground next to a
gas station at the south end of town on US Rt. 191. The other
waste station is located in Monticello, UT at Woody's
Food Store and Gas Station at the intersection of US Rt. 666
(Central St.) and US Rt. 191 (Main St.).
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
One vault in Loop A is lighted and has an AC outlet.
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
The Forest and Man Interpretive Loop Trail (foot) - 0.2 miles
Nearby is a large network of OHV trails.
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Ferron Reservoir
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ferron
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Mayfield, UT, at intersection of Canyon Rd. and Main Street,
take Canyon Road east 5.5 miles to a "Y" intersection (12-Mile
Canyon Recreation Management Area sign - Forest Rt. 022). Bear
left onto Rt. 022 and go 13.7 miles to Ferron Reservoir sign at a
"Y" intersection. Bear left and go 1.4 miles to another "Y"
intersection. Bear right and go 4.1 miles to a campground sign
(Forest Rt. 25). Turn left at sign onto Rt. 25 and go 0.2 miles
to the first section of the campground or continue straight for
another 0.5 miles to the second section of the campground.
NOTE: Canyon Rd. becomes gravel after 1.7 miles, then Forest Rt.
022 at the Forest boundary. Rt. 022 is steep, winding and
intermittently single-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,400 ft.
The campground, composed of two unnamed sections, 0.5 miles
apart, is located on the shores of Ferron Reservoir among
Engelmann spruce. Most camping sites are either adjacent to or
have a view of the reservoir. Although some sites do not have a
grille, most have a fire pit. Cool temperatures and the
reservoir make this a popular campground. The campground is pack
it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 23
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 23
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 8
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. There is a waste station at
Mayfield Hives in Mayfield, UT at 490 Canyon Road (0.6 miles east
of Main St. and Canyon Rd. intersection). The fee is $4 and
there is potable water.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 11
No. Threaded: 2
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ferron Reservoir is 40 acres. The boat ramp is a "long" carry-in.
HIKING
Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow and Cutthroat trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Flat Canyon
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Price
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairview
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Fairview, UT, at the intersection of US Rt. 89 (State Street)
and State Rt. 31 (400 North), take Rt. 31 east 8.7 miles to State
Rt. 264 and Skyline Drive Rd. signs. Turn left at sign onto Rt.
264 and go 4.4 miles to campground sign. Turn right into
campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,888 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop in a
dense stand of mature Engelmann spruce. Spruce needles and cones
cover the ground and limit a grass understory to just a few
places. With no understory or middlestory, privacy between
camping sites is minimal. This is a pleasant campground with
lots of character and shade. The Huntington and Eccles Canyons
Scenic Byways make nice day trips with interesting stops, such as
the historic Stuart Ranger Station and the Skyline Mine.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 15 through August 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and asphalt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Gooseberry
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Price
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairview
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Fairview, UT, at the intersection of US Rt. 89 (State Street)
and State Rt. 31 (400 North), take Rt. 31 east 8.7 miles to State
Rt. 264 and Skyline Drive Rd. signs. Turn left at sign and go
0.1 miles to "Skyline Drive No." sign. Continue straight at sign
onto gravel road and go another 0.1 miles to campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 1.1 miles to another campground sign.
Turn right at sign and go 0.5 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop on an
Aspen and sagebrush hillside high above Gooseberry Creek. Some
camping sites are very sunny with scenic views of the valley
while others have limited vistas but ample shade from a small
stand of White fir trees. One of the camping sites can be
reserved for a group - call the Price Ranger District Office. The
Huntington and Eccles Canyons Scenic Byways make nice day trips
with interesting stops, such as the historic Stuart Ranger
Station and the Skyline Mine.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 1. No potable water after mid-September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
Comments:
There is trout fishing at the nearby 45-acre Gooseberry
Reservoir.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Gooseberry Reservoir
VISIT DATE: 09/20/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Price
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fairview
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Fairview, UT, at the intersection of US Rt. 89 (State Street)
and State Rt. 31 (400 North), take Rt. 31 east 8.7 miles to State
Rt. 264 and Skyline Drive Rd. signs. Turn left at sign and go
0.1 miles to "Skyline Drive No." sign. Continue straight at sign
onto gravel road and go another 0.1 miles to Gooseberry Reservoir
sign. Turn right at sign and go 2.6 miles to campground.
NOTE: The last 2.6 miles are on a wide single-lane road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,300 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a flat, single loop
beside Gooseberry Reservoir in a sagebrush-covered prairie-like
environment. All the camping sites are in the open and all have
a view of a distant Aspen-covered hill. Expect to view water
fowl in the reservoir and other wildlife in the area. Herds of
sheep may check out your camping site. There is no visual
privacy between camping sites. All the parking aprons are
consistently long and will accommodate most any size RV. The
Huntington and Eccles Canyons Scenic Byways make nice day trips
with interesting stops, such as the historic Stuart Ranger
Station and the Skyline Mine.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 1 through October 31
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 16
Total Sites: 16
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 16
No. Grilles on Sites: 16
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 75'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
A water spigot is available across from entrance to the Mammoth
Ranger Station, not far from the campground.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Gooseberry Reservoir is 45 acres.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Cutthroat and Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Joe's Valley
VISIT DATE: 09/21/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ferron
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Orangeville
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Orangeville, UT, take State Rt. 29 west 17.5 miles to
campground/marina sign. Turn left at sign and go 0.1 miles to
campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,100 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, meanders its way around
a hilltop above Joe's Valley Reservoir in a pleasant mixture of
sagebrush, Ponderosa pine, Pinyon pine and junipers, such as
Western. Many of the camping sites have panoramic views of the
reservoir and surrounding mountains. Most of the camping sites
are in the open, but wide spacing between them provide good
privacy. Long parking aprons can accommodate boat trailers but
there is also a large trailer parking area at the boat ramp.
Adjacent to the boat ramp is a caf‚/marina providing such
services as bait, ice, limited groceries and homemade bread pies.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through October 31. No potable water after October 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day - single
$18 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 48
Total Sites: 48
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 48
No. Grilles on Sites: 48
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 14
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 52'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and asphalt. The campground will
accommodate any size RV.
There is a public RV waste station in Orangeville, UT - take
State Rt. 29 east 0.7 miles to 500 West. Turn left and go 0.3
miles to waste station. There is no fee and potable water is
available.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 14
No. Threaded: 9
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: Yes
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Joe's Valley Reservoir is 1,100 acres. The reservoir is used for
irrigation; water level may decrease as the summer progresses.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Splake trout. There is a fish cleaning station at
the boat ramp.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Lake Hill
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Sanpete
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Ephraim
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Ephraim, UT, at intersection of US Rt. 89 (Main St.) and 400
South, take 400 South east 0.4 miles to 300 East. Turn right
onto 300 east and go 7.7 miles to campground sign. Turn right at
sign and go 0.4 miles to campground.
NOTE: After 2.3 miles, 300 East becomes a rocky and steep road.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,400 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, and located along the
Great Basin Experimental Range Auto Tour, is composed of two
spurs. One spur stretches out along the length of Lake Hill,
which is not visible from any of the camping sites. The other
spur has the large group sites and is a dead-end with no
turnaround. The campground is well-suited for tenters and small
RVs - not recommended for travel trailers.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 22 through October 31. No potable water after mid-
September.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 9
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. The campground is not recommended
for travel trailers.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Lake Hill is 3 acres.
HIKING - No
Comments:
The campground is convenient to Jimmy's Fork #104 and Great Basin
#138 trails.
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Maple Canyon
VISIT DATE: 09/18/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Sanpete
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Moroni
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Moroni, UT, at the intersection of State Rts. 132 and 116,
take Rt. 132 west 0.8 miles to Maple Canyon sign. Follow sign
straight onto County Rt. 2482 and go 2.7 miles to a "T"
intersection. Turn right at intersection and go 1.3 miles to
Freedom Rd. Turn left onto Freedom Rd. and go 0.5 miles to
another Maple Canyon sign. Turn right after sign and go 3 miles
to campground.
NOTE: The last 1.5 miles of the road are gravel and rough.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,700 ft.
NOTE: Although part of the Uinta National Forest, this campground
is administered by the Manti-LaSal National Forest.
The campground winds along a narrow canyon in conglomerate rock.
The towering walls attract rock climbers from around the world.
Heavy growth of maple trees provide privacy between camping
sites. The Maple Canyon Trail features a natural arch and
excellent bird watching opportunities. Another feature of the
campground is the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) constructed
log cabin style "six-holer" vault (three for men and three for
women). There are great views of the cliffs surrounding the
campground, which would be particularly colorful in the Fall.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 8 through October 31 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 4
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: Yes
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 31'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel and dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Left Fork Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 2 miles
Middle Fork Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1 mile
Maple Canyon Trail (loop - foot, horse & mountain bike) - 3.5
miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Nizhoni
VISIT DATE: 09/29/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Blanding
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Blanding, UT, at the intersection of Main St and U.S. Rt. 191
(Center St), take Rt. 191 north 1.9 miles to Dry Wash sign. Turn
left after sign onto Pinion Ridge Rd. and go 0.7 miles to an
intersection. Turn right onto Blue Mountain Rd. and go 11 miles to
campground on right.
Note: After 6.4 miles, Blue Mountain Rd. becomes Forest Rt. 95 and
gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 7,800 ft.
This pleasant campground, in the shadow of Mt. Linnaeus and West
Mtn., is a single loop, half in Ponderosa pine and half in Gamble
oak. There is little middlestory and privacy between campsites is
fair. An adjacent meadow offers good wildlife viewing to include
wild turkey. The campground is convenient to the nearby 100-plus
acre Dry Wash Reservoir and a variety of OHV trails - contact the
ranger district office for information. In Navajo language
"nizhoni" means pretty and this campground is well named.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 12 through September 25 - weather dependent
NOTE: Water system open until first freeze.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS None
HIKING
Dry Wash Cave Ruin Trail (foot) - 1.7 miles
FISHING
NOTE - 2016: Dry Wash Reservoir was recently re-opened and,
although stocked, this fishery is not yet well established.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Oowah Lake
VISIT DATE: 04/27/2009
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Moab
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Moab, UT, take US Rt. 191 south 6.8 miles to Lasal Mtn. Loop
Rd. sign (Old Airport Rd.). Turn left onto Old Airport Rd. and go
0.6 miles to "T" intersection and another Lasal Mtn. Loop Rd. sign
(Spanish Valley Dr.). Turn right onto Spanish Valley Dr. and go
0.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 13.9 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign on to a dirt road and go 5.3
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 8,500 feet.
It is said this rustic, pack it in/pack it out campground, got its
name (pronounced ooou-ah) from the views that appear from the last
turn into the campground. There is no proof this is true but the
little Oowah Lake is a pleasing surprise and the views of the Lasal
Mountains are fabulous as is the fishing (said to be the best in the
area) and hiking. The campground was built in the 1950s when Lake
Oowah Dam was constructed to catch annual snow melt. After years
of neglect, renovations bought new life to this undiscovered treasure.
There are a number of dispersed campsites available along the
campground's access road.
This nicely wooded with spruce, fir, and Aspen, the campground is a
good place to beat the summer. Wildflowers abound and privacy between
campsites is excellent. Lake Oowah has long been a favorite spot for
swimming and canoeing. The Boren Mesa network of trails also makes
the campground popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $5 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 11
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): Yes
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Oowah Lake is one acre and is good for canoeing.
HIKING
Warner - Oowah Trail (foot, horse & mtn. bike) - 1.2 miles
Boren Mesa network of trails - contact ranger district office for
details
FISHING
Rainbow and Brook trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Twelve Mile
VISIT DATE: 09/19/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Ferron
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mayfield
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Mayfield, UT, at intersection of Canyon Rd. and Main Street,
take Canyon Road east 5.5 miles to a "Y" intersection (12-Mile
Canyon Recreation Management Area sign - Forest Rt. 022). Bear
left onto Rt. 022 and go 13.7 miles to campground sign. Turn
right at sign into campground.
NOTE: Canyon Rd. becomes gravel after 1.7 miles, then Forest Rt.
022 at the Forest boundary. Rt. 022 is steep, winding and
intermittently single-lane.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 10,120 ft.
The campground, located at the edge of 12-Mile Flat in the shadow
of Mt. Baldy among scattered clusters of Engelmann spruce, is
composed of two unnamed loops. 12-Mile Flat is a large gently
rolling meadow. The camping sites are rustic with the table and
grille/fire pit close together in their own cluster of spruce.
Each site has its own view of the surrounding limestone cliffs
and mountains. There are two group sites not included in this
survey. Although not every camping site has a grille, each has a
fire pit. The campground is located in the 12-Mile Canyon
Recreation Management Area which is popular for OHV trail riding.
The campground is pack it in, pack it out.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open June 19 through September 4 - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $7 per day - single
$12 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 8
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 3
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt and limestone rock. There is a waste
station available for a fee at Mayfield Hives in Mayfield, UT at
490 Canyon Road 0.6 miles east of Main St. and Canyon Rd. intersection.)
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Warner
VISIT DATE: 09/25/2000
UPDATE DATE: 9/23/2020
STATE: Utah
REGION: Intermountain
RANGER DISTRICT: Moab-Monticello
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Moab
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Moab, UT, take US Rt. 191 south 6.8 miles to Lasal Mtn.
Loop Rd. sign (Old Airport Rd.). Turn left onto Old Airport Rd.
and go 0.6 miles to "T" intersection and another Lasal Mtn. Loop
Rd. sign (Spanish Valley Dr.). Turn right onto Spanish Valley Dr.
and go 0.6 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left and go 13.9
miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign on to a dirt road
and go 5.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 9,200 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop that
circles through a dense grove of mature Aspen in the shadow of
the 11,642-foot Haystack Mtn. of the LaSal Mountain Range. The
dense grove of Aspen plus a lush understory provides good to
excellent privacy. Numerous trails leading from the campground
make this an excellent camping spot for hikers. This is a very
attractive campground in summer or fall (for the colors) with
great vistas of meadows and the mountains. The drive to the
campground is very picturesque with the LaSal Mountains, Arches
and Canyonlands National Parks in the background. Both of the
Parks are excellent day trips from the campground.
Bear country; practice safe food storage.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through September 30
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 16
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 20
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 20
No. Grilles on Sites: 20
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 36'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There are RV waste stations at
private campgrounds on US Rt. 191 in and outside of Moab, UT.
Pick up list of establishments providing this service at the
Visitor Center in Moab.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 6
Comments:
A list of establishments providing showers is available from the
Visitor Center in Moab.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Warner Lake is about 5 acres.
HIKING
Miners Basin Foot Trail (foot) - 2 miles
Warner Lake-Oowah Lake Trail (foot) - 2 miles
Burro Pass Trail (foot) - 4 miles
Dry Fork-Beaver Basin Trail (foot) - 5 miles
FISHING
Rainbow trout
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