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Devils Canyon Campground

Devils Canyon Campground, near Blanding, Utah, is a peaceful spot tucked away in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This place is perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle, with clean sites and a friendly atmosphere that many visitors rave about.

The campground offers a mix of tent and RV sites, all well-maintained and separated to keep the noise down. Campers have noted the cleanliness of the vault toilets and the availability of drinking water throughout the area, making it convenient for your stay. As one visitor put it, “Great campground. Very clean and quiet when I was there.”

Wildlife is a highlight here, with deer often spotted wandering through the campground. The surrounding forest provides a serene backdrop for your camping experience, and you might even catch a glimpse of turkeys or other critters. If you’re into hiking or just want to soak in the natural beauty, the area is ripe for exploration.

While there are no electric hookups or showers, the campground allows fires, so you can enjoy a cozy evening under the stars. Many campers appreciate the low cost, especially with discounts for certain passes. Whether you’re just passing through or planning a longer stay, Devils Canyon Campground is a solid choice for a quiet retreat in nature.

Description

National Forest

Manti-La Sal National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

Several miles of off-road vehicle trails crisscross the Abajo Mountains. The Camp Jackson/Wagon Wheel Trail can be accessed nearby. 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.

Natural Features

Ponderosa pines, pinyon pines and juniper cover the area, offering limited shade. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,400 feet, and summer temperatures are warm in the day and cool in the evening. Birds, squirrels, chipmunks, mule deer and black bear may be seen in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Popular attractions in the area include Canyonlands, Arches and Mesa Verde National Parks, Dark Canyon Wilderness, Edge of the Cedars State Park, Lake Powell and numerous archaeological sites. Evening programs are provided at Edge of the Cedars Museum in Blanding. The San Juan County Fair is held annually in August in Monticello.

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Location

Devils Canyon Campground is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

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.

Address

MANTI-LASAL
UT

Coordinates

37.736708 N
109.411443 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Big Rig Friendly

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21 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024

Quiet stopover

Just stayed one night but the site/roads had been recently repaved and park was being updated. Tall pines, good hiking and quiet surroundings made for a good overnight stay.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Rick P., October 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Rick P., October 18, 2024
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2024

Devils canyon campground

Quiet spot. Plenty of spots on a Saturday afternoon. Metal picnic tables, fire pits, paved parking spots.

Site26
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Jessica C., October 7, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2024

Excellent patk

We needed a stop before our travels to Colorado. What a gem! Beautiful sites and so quiet. And with our Senior pass (federal national parks) the cost was $10! We didn’t have a reservation but there were many sites open.

Site7
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Ann D., July 23, 2024
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Ann D., July 23, 2024
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Ann D., July 23, 2024
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2024

Perfect stop

We stayed at this campsite for one night on our way back to Phoenix from Denver and it is almost exactly half way in between (roughly 6.5 hours from either location) Exactly as expected. Site 28 was calm quiet and had 2 spots for Tents. We used the bigger of the two tent spots and set up a 6 person tent overlooking a heavily forested area.

Site28
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Jerrin W., July 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Jerrin W., July 16, 2024
Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Clean, quiet, well maintained

Great campground. Very clean and quiet when I was there. Vault toilets were clean. RVs well separated from tents, so that made it quieter (not hearing generators). Turkeys and deer in area. Supposedly there are bears, but I didn't see them. Decent cell coverage for Verizon.

Site17/
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Adam D., May 7, 2023
Reviewed May. 7, 2023

Quiet, clean, well maintained

Stayed five days here. It was divided nicely between tents and RVs. That made it so the tent side was quieter. Vault toilet was very clean. Lots of wildlife in the area.

Site17
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Adam D., May 7, 2023
Reviewed May. 4, 2023

Clean and lots of space!

Great place right off the state route 191 going towards Moab from the south.

Site10
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Paul T., May 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Paul T., May 4, 2023
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Paul T., May 4, 2023
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Reviewed Sep. 19, 2021

Quiet time

A nice respite after the crowds of the national monuments and parks. Quiet and sparsely used while we were here. A small amount of highway noise from 191 but very occasional. Deer wandering through in the evenings. Water spigots throughout campground allow for filling of water jugs. A few spaces for larger rigs and plenty for smaller rigs.

Site6
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Peaceful waypoint

I stayed two nights on my road trip from El Paso to Provo. I wanted to explore southeastern Utah. Great campsite but a little far from Moab—about 60 miles. I’d probably stay closer to Moab next time even though it’s cooler and forested at the campground, which was peaceful. I reserved site 28 on Recreation.gov. I drove past several BLM and NF campgrounds en route to Canyonlands NP Needles unit through the NF road and then BLM land. As of Aug. 26, 2020 there was what looked like potable water from the spigot. I drank it fine. The bathrooms were clean. The Blanding Visitor Center guide recommended the Bulldog area for biking and wildlife, but I mainly saw cows down there and had a tough ride uphill.

  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Jacob  W., August 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Jacob  W., August 27, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2020

Airy, uncrowded, peaceful

I'm not sure if the CG host ever came by, but our reserved site had our name on it, no problem, and all the sites seemed well spread out.  There was an RV in a site across the paved access road, but the CG was not at all full and the only nearby noise came from an occasional vehicle entering or leaving the camping area.  The area is open pine forest and the camping sites all sit above the main highway, US-191.  We heard a few cars driving by during the night, but not many.   I'd be happy to stay here again.

Site024
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by John T., July 7, 2020
Reviewed May. 27, 2019

Clean and private sites

We stopped here on our way home to Durango. Asphalt sites made for easy setup, and each one looked to have a picnic table and fire ring. Sites are mostly far away from each other for privacy, and the camp is much bigger than it looks when you drive in. Price is 10 bucks, which is well worth it.

  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Brian P., May 27, 2019
Reviewed May. 7, 2019

Basic and beautiful

Very nice Forest Service campground! Sites are private, large, and well spaced. Lots of nearby ATV trails. We were there in early May and it was largely empty the first few nights. Great place to explore. Our only complaint is that some sites have road noise from the highway.

Also FYI there is lots of available dispersed camping if you continue past the campground entrance.

  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Kristin D., May 7, 2019
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Kristin D., May 7, 2019
Reviewed Jul. 15, 2018

clean and quiet

very clean pIt toilets and well maintained campground. lots of good spots for tents with plenty of room and vegetation between providing privacy. as a solo woman traveler, it felt both safe and relatIvely quiet while not being too isolated. close to hwy 191 with a paved road throughout the campground.

  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Tania T., July 15, 2018
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Tania T., July 15, 2018
Reviewed Jun. 8, 2018

A Hidden Treasure

Nice, quite campground with lots of tent sites on Loop B. We rolled in at 8:45pm on a Thursday in June and had our choice of many wonderful sites. Paved parking, nice level tent pad, fire ring and cemented wooden picnic tables at every site we explored. We setled on #26 because of it’s proximity to the vault bathrooms and the water spigots. Had a nice suprize in the morning with the canyon behind us being full of deer. There is a dumpster near the exit so you don’t have to travel far with your trash. An added bonus is the short interpreted hike trailhead at the end if loop B. We will definitely stop here again!

Site26
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Marlin B., June 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Marlin B., June 8, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2017

Peaceful spot for weary travelers

We stopped here for a night on our way from Moab, Utah to Supai, Arizona. After a long evening of driving we decided to stop along highway 191 and found this easily accessible campground while looking on The Dyrt. We pulled in late at night but had no trouble finding a spot, it was actually quite empty considering it was a Friday night during the summer. The sites are large and well appointed, we had no trouble finding flat and shaded spots for our two tents. There was rain in the forecast so we chose a site that was a bit uphill, which served us well as a big storm hit and some of the lower sites did seem to get a bit muddy. The bathrooms here are very clean, and the campground as a whole was pretty spotless. We also got a discounted camping fee by using my annual national parks pass which was a nice surprise. I hope to come back again and explore the sorrounding areas, but I would also happily stay here again as a pit stop on a road trip.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Isabelle K., August 14, 2017
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Isabelle K., August 14, 2017
  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Isabelle K., August 14, 2017
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Reviewed Sep. 22, 2016

Let the adventures begin

This is one of my favorite sites. I loved how you can camp right on the red rock. It was breath taking. I'm wishing I was there again just writing this review. There was water and electrical hook ups as well as an outhouse but really the whole ambiance of the site is why you should come. This is one of the few sites that ive been to that I would almost rather stay at my site and enjoy the view than drive around and find a view. Ive told all my friends if they ever consider going to this area to check out this campground. A.MAZE.ING.

Reviewed Jul. 8, 2016

Nice campground

Beautiful campground. About an hour south of Moab, but several nice Jeep trails just up the mountain from the campground. The showers are difficult to find (we ended up not using them). Supposedly you have to go to the gas station, pay $5 for the code to the RV park, and then shower there. Seemed a bit sketch. The description made it sound like the showers were free. Nice secluded spots, if you have a tent, look at the pictures first. Some spots don't have a good spot to set up a tent. Nice big picnic tables that are cemented to the ground.

Reviewed Jun. 5, 2016

Well maintained and quiet campground

It may have been a fluke, but when we visited in July the place was mostly empty. Which was a bit surprising. The campgrounds were well spaced apart, clean and private. The campground hosts even gave recommendations for the best secluded spots. The only complaint we had was that the tent area wasn't exactly level, it had some uneven lumps and was on a grade, but it wasn't anything our camp pads couldn't deal with. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

  • Review photo of Devils Canyon Campground by Joe K., June 5, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Devils Canyon Campground?

    Devils Canyon Campground allows vehicles up to 95 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Devils Canyon Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Devils Canyon Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Devils Canyon Campground have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Devils Canyon Campground does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Devils Canyon Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Devils Canyon Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Devils Canyon Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Devils Canyon Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Devils Canyon Campground?

    There are 42 campsites at Devils Canyon Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts