Nizhoni Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.7811, -109.5390
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Nizhoni Campground is located approximately 12 miles north of Blanding, Utah at the foot of the Abajo mountains at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Towering ponderosa pines forest the site, offering partial shade and gambel oaks and sagebrush dot the landscape. Summer temperatures range from 80-90 degrees during the day and 55-65 degrees at night. Mule deer, wild turkeys, Abert 's squirrels, and the occasional black bear may be seen in the area. Popular activities include biking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and touring the mountains. There are21 single sites and two group areas that can accommodate up to 50 campers each.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Nizhoni Campground free?
No. Nizhoni Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Nizhoni Campground?
From Blanding, Utah, travel north on Highway 191 approximately 2 miles. Turn left on County Road 2191 and go 3/4 mile to stop sign. Turn right on Forest Road 079 and continue approximately 10 miles to the campground on the right side of the road.
Nearby
- NIZHONI0.1 mi
- DEVILS CANYON7.6 mi
- Devils Canyon Campground7.8 mi
- Buckboard Campground8.4 mi
- BUCKBOARD8.4 mi
- Dalton Springs Campground8.6 mi
- Bridger Jack Mesa Designated Dispersed Camping21.0 mi
- Superbowl Group Site25.5 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
