Devil’s Canyon

Devil’s Canyon

  • Locale: Abajo Mountains
  • Time: Overnight
  • Fee: User Fee

Sitting at 7,400 feet elevation, this is a convenient summer option halfway between Monticello and Blanding that offers single-family sites. The campground offers some shade from pines and junipers and generally cooler temperatures than many spots in the area. There are separate areas for RV and tent camping. It is located near several multi-use trails. There is a camp host, pit toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Water is only seasonally available. Be sure to check local fire restrictions.

Special Considerations

Seasonal, open from May 1-September 30. This campsite is in bear country, so know how to be bear-aware. Be sure to keep a clean campsite and pack food and other scented objects into hard-sided containers. Bookings can be made on recreation.gov.

  • Camping
  • Tips For Visiting Here with Respect
    Dogs & Archaeology Don’t Mix

    Dogs & Archaeology Don’t Mix

    To prevent erosion and degradation, dogs are not allowed in or near archeological sites. Always check beforehand if dogs are permitted in an area or region. Remember that many of these sites are culturally significant, so please make sure to leash pets, keep them away from cultural sites, and don’t let them dig.

    Leave Cultural Belongings Where They Are

    Leave Cultural Belongings Where They Are

    Cultural belongings such as pottery pieces, flakes and stone tools, corn cobs, and textiles left by early Indigenous peoples are still sacred to Tribes and Pueblos. Ancestral items and historic artifacts help researchers learn about the past. It's illegal to remove such items from public lands.

    Steer Clear of Ancestral Structures

    Steer Clear of Ancestral Structures

    Structures are spiritually alive and still hold cultural significance to Tribal peoples. When recreating, visitors should refrain from leaning on walls, no matter how solid they look and avoid touching, standing on, or climbing in structures as they can be easily damaged.
  • Maps and Directions
  • Coordinates: 37.73667, -109.4114
  • Directions:

    From Bluff: Take US-191 N through Blanding. After 35 miles, turn left onto FR 0085 and follow signs for 0.8 miles to the campground.

    From Blanding: Take US-191 N. After 8.6 miles, turn left onto FR 0085 and follow signs for 0.8 miles to the campground.