Pioneer Campground
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Write a Review FR-4142 Paradox, CO 81429 435-259-7155 435-637-2817 Reservations: 877-444-6777 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.4466, -109.0456
Overview of Pioneer Campground
This campground is open year-round, but not accessible during the winter due to snow.
Some GPS or driving directions are sending people to 4WD roads or to locked gates that are on private property. Please follow the directions on the National Forest website.
Bears frequent the area. When not in immediate use, all food, beverages, coolers, cooking utensils, pet food, or other attractants must be kept in a closed, hard-sided vehicle or secured in a bear-proof storage container.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101.
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by Parks31 on 10/6/2021
Longest RV Reported: 20 feet (Class B)
Reported by Rich on 5/30/2018
Number of Sites 50
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Elevation 7,611 ft / 2,319 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Pioneer Campground 3 people have reviewed this location.
“Great stop on the Rimrocker trail”
Reviewed 10/6/2021
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
Overall Rating
We came to this campground from the east. We had been on the rimrocker all day. I don’t recommend any trailers coming from the east unless they are off-road trailers. We had the place to ourselves. The facilities were spotless and it was a beautiful stay. The lake is extremely low so don’t expect much fishing. There were tons of anima... more
We came to this campground from the east. We had been on the rimrocker all day. I don’t recommend any trailers coming from the east unless they are off-road trailers. We had the place to ourselves. The facilities were spotless and it was a beautiful stay. The lake is extremely low so don’t expect much fishing. There were tons of animals in the area. We exited to the west and turned off at 2 mile road. I think any <25’ trailers would have any problems.
Parks31 would stay here again
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“Great remote campsite ”
Reviewed 6/2/2020
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
Overall Rating
This was a great place to stay, I took my 25ft Class C and didn't have any issues getting in when coming from Paradox.
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Johnnychimpo would stay here again
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“Beautiful But Hard to Get To”
Reviewed 5/30/2018
| Days stayed: | 3 |
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| Site Number: | 14 |
| RV Length: | 20' (Class B) |
Overall Rating
Beautiful. Most sites had some shade during the day. All sites had a fire ring and picnic table, plus some sort of small metal table stand. Several vault toilets were located here and there. Site #1 was designated for a camp host, but was not occupied. Many sites were pull through along the outside edges of the campground. There ... more
Beautiful. Most sites had some shade during the day. All sites had a fire ring and picnic table, plus some sort of small metal table stand. Several vault toilets were located here and there. Site #1 was designated for a camp host, but was not occupied. Many sites were pull through along the outside edges of the campground. There were a lot of trailers and all people told me that it required a 4x4 to get them in. The road in from Paradox was partially paved and then dirt and gravel, much of it single lane. I asked others about the other roads to get here. Most everyone said the road from Paradox was best for low clearance vehicles. One person said he pulled his trailer in via Two Mile without issues, but I didn't try that road. He said you can get to Moab faster that way. Of the 30 or so campsites, mostly full on the weekend, all were occupied by 4x4 vehicles except me and one other camper. You have a nice view of the mountain in #2 through #13. #13 and #14 have a nice view of the lake. The lake was very low at the time that I was there May 2018, at least 20 ft below the end of the boat ramp. The interior campsites are more shaded. The winds were very intense at the time, so the campsites deeper in the trees had less wind. In addition to the campground, there were dispersed sites along the road. People also camped in many places in the recreation area around the lake for free that were set up with pads and a fire ring. The whole area seems to cater to the ATV crowd. At least it keeps away the bears.
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Rich would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- group sites
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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