USDA Forest Service · Utah

Rosebud Atv

USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States

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Sites
4
Hookups
4 with water, 4 no hookups
Season
May 20 to September 20
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
8,524 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
LOCAL (NFSR 33974) · high clearance vehicles
Lake
Fishlake National Forest
Nearest town
Loa
Address
138 South Main St., Loa, UT, 84747
Activities
Camping, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing

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About

Overview

Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails.

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Recreation

Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It is adjacent to the Rosebud ATV Trail, which leads to Lower Bowns Reservoir, offering fishing and boating opportunities.

Facilities

The campground contains two sites for groups of up to 20 people each, and vault toilets are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the east side of Boulder Mountain. Pleasant Creek flows next to the site.

Nearby Attractions

Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.

Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January32°15°2°49°11 of 11
February34°16°-3°44°11 of 11
March39°21°3°69°11 of 11
April51°27°12°65°11 of 11
May62°38°22°73°4 of 11
June76°49°36°87°0 of 11
July82°57°47°89°0 of 11
August75°53°45°86°0 of 11
September69°48°29°78°1 of 11
October57°34°15°71°7 of 10
November47°29°6°60°10 of 10
December36°17°-6°51°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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