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Dalton Springs Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Dalton Springs Campground is a National Forest campground near Monticello, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Monticello, Utah

Managed by
National Forest

Dalton Springs Campground sits inside Manti-La Sal National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway: The Abajo Loop State Scenic Backway passes by the campground, climbing from red rock canyons to mountains over 10,000 feet; it suits passenger cars late spring through fall but is not recommended for large RVs. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
8,200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
4G LTE
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Dalton Springs Campground's season is not on record , at 8,200 ft.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Dalton Springs Campground?
No. Dalton Springs Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Dalton Springs Campground?
Camping at Dalton Springs Campground costs Single Site: $20 per night.
Is there drinking water at Dalton Springs Campground?
Yes, Dalton Springs Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Dalton Springs Campground open?
Dalton Springs Campground opens May 15.
Is there cell service at Dalton Springs Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from AT&T and Verizon at Dalton Springs Campground. It shows none at Dalton Springs Campground from T-Mobile, though T-Mobile shows 5G about 0.4 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Dalton Springs Campground?
Dalton Springs Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Dalton Springs Campground

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More campgrounds: camping near Monticello and campgrounds in San Juan.

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