Established Camping
Manti-LaSal National Forest Nizhoni Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Overview
Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains.__
Recreation
Popular activities include hiking, wildlife viewing and off-road vehicle riding. Several trailheads are nearby, including Shay Ridge, Aspen Flat and Red Ledges. 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 contains two group sites that each accommodate up to 50 guests. Several single-family sites are available as well. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water seasonally. Firewood may be collected in and around the campground. Roads and parking spurs are gravel. There is a 14 day stay limit at this campground.
Natural Features
Towering Ponderosa pines forest the site, offering partial shade. Gambel oaks and sagebrush dot the landscape. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet, and summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert's squirrels and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area.
Nearby Attractions
Other 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.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
Nice campground
We stayed overnight at the Nizhoni campground as a pit stop. They have fire pits with grates. The grates are a bit small, but they're there. Water was still turned off due to the colder temps, I think.
Very nice and secluded
Very nice campground. We ended up here for one night and loved it. The sites were very nice, hosts were very friendly and everything very clean. Unfortunately there were some obnoxious campers with very noisy children, but that is no reflection on the campground, you will run into that anywhere. The host’s actually tried their best to move us away to a quieter spot. Loved watching the deer wandering around camp. We will definitely stay here again when in the area. The area is beautiful.
Nice rustic campground
We stayed here for two nights. We’re from Michigan so this was a totally different environment compared to what we’re used to. The wildlife was visible. There were tons of deer in the evening and we heard Coyotes howling during the night. At the site, you get a fire pit with a grate and a nice sturdy table. We were right next to the vault toilet which the hosts keep extraordinarily clean. By the group sites there was another bathroom. The sites were very spacious with a few group camp sites closer to the entrance. There were so many places to camp in the area and we were satisfied with our campsite. The drive in isn’t too bad once you warm up to it for a Michigan driver.. 😅
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Location
Manti-LaSal National Forest Nizhoni Campground is located in Utah
Directions
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.
Address
MANTI-LASAL
UT
Coordinates
37.781744 N
109.539658 W