Dalton Springs Campground
There are sixteen first come/ first serve campsites in an aspen and gambel oak grove at 8200 ft elevation. There are multiple trails and roads nearby offering recreation opportunities for biking, hiking, motorized activities, and equestrian use. Mule deer, black bears, and other wildlife may be seen nearby. Newspaper Rock, the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park, and Edge of the Cedars State Park Museum are nice day trips from the campground.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $20 per night for a single site. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May 15 |
| Forest | Manti-La Sal National Forest |
| Booking | This campground does not take reservations. |
| Fees | $20 per night for a single site. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 37.8742° N, 109.4334° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 48.2 mi |
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Dalton Springs Campground - Manti-Lasal National Forest, UT
Worth a stop
- 2.3 miMonticello Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 1.9 miPole Creek Fenceline1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV
- 2.1 miPipeline Trail1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 2.8 miCooley Pass Trail1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miRobertson Pasture ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, motorcycle, e-bike and 1 more
- 3.2 miGold Queen0.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV
- 3.5 miNorth Cottonwood Rim Connector0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest.
- inManti-La Sal National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,414,386 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hyland HotelBuilding · Monticello · 4.8 mi
- Frederick Issac and Mary M. Jones HouseBuilding · Monticello · 5.1 mi
- Indian Creek State ParkSite · Monticello · 9.1 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dalton Springs Campground?
No. Dalton Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. This campground does not take reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Dalton Springs Campground?
$20 per night for a single site.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Dalton Springs Campground?
Dalton Springs Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Dalton Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Buckboard (1 mi), Foy Lake Fishing/Camping Site (4.6 mi, first-come), and Nizhoni (8.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby