USDA Forest Service · Utah
Nizhoni
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 23 no hookups
- Season
- March 1 to December 31
- Max RV length
- 25 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 7,825 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NIZHONI CAMPGROUND LARGE LOOP (NFSR 55011) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Address
- MANTI-LASAL, UT
- Phone
- 435-587-2041
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
23 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 20° | 5° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 19° | 3° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 42° | 26° | 10° | 70° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 55° | 33° | 16° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 44° | 27° | 77° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 78° | 54° | 40° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 60° | 51° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 57° | 49° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 52° | 32° | 80° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 39° | 22° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 50° | 31° | 12° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 22° | 1° | 52° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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