About Nizhoni
Nizhoni Campground sits in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in southeast Utah, at the foot of the Abajo Mountains. 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. 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.…
- Fees: $20 per night for each campsite. $50 per night for each group site.
- Season: May 15 – September 30
- Managed by: Manti-La Sal National Forest, FS
- Where: 11 mi north of Blanding, UT · 37.78174, -109.53966
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nizhoni Campground Large Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.3 mi |
| Nizhoni Campground Small Loop | ATV road | at camp | 0.2 mi |
| Cliff Dwellers Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Lost Scout Trail | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Johnson Creek Rim | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Tr5919 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.7 mi | 0.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 5G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.