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Nizhoni

US Forest Service · Utah

Nizhoni in Utah. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 544 public campsites we map in Utah.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$20/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
305
Phone
435-587-2041
Coordinates
37.78174, -109.53966

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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