Openings · last 7 days
2
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232406
When Buckboard reopens
Buckboard's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
8
Openings · last 90 days
19
Only 19 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 156 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 42 open for online reservation · 31 reserved · 83 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 12 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 4 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
73.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 42 of 156 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online73.1%
Open site-nights42 / 156
Reserved (of online inventory)31 / 73
Weekday openings33
Weekend openings9
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 33 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 42 of 156 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 12 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| North Group | 8 |
| South Group | 7 |
| 6 | 6 |
| 8 | 6 |
| 7 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 23
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 23; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
42 open site-nights across 8 sites at Buckboard, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 11 2-night, 9 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 23 at site North Group.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 43 ft. 11 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Group | 30 ft | None | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| South Group | 30 ft | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 6 | 43 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 8 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 7 | 37 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 3 | 29 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 1 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 4 | 39 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Buckboard
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.
12 monitored sites4 FCFS sitesRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
Located in Southeast Utah, six miles west of Monticello on paved Forest Road 105.
397 N. Main St, Monticello, UT 84535435-587-2041
Auto TouringBikingCampingFishingHikingHuntingMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsPhotographyPicnickingScenic DriveStar GazingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232406 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232406 · Buckboard · Monticello UT12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Buckboard?
Reservations for Buckboard are made through Recreation.gov. 73.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 42 of 156 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 19 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Buckboard?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings at Buckboard in the last 7 days, 8 over 30 days and 19 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Buckboard?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 23 at site North Group. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Buckboard fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 12 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 43 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Buckboard?
September 2026, with 42 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 156.
When is the next open date at Buckboard?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 23 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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