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Monticello

Settled in 1888, this green, pleasant town reminded some settlers of Thomas Jefferson’s Virginia home, Monticello. Read more Monticello history.

Most Famous For: Uranium and other mineral mining; farming & ranching; cool temperatures in the summertime.

Population: 1,929

Elevation: 7,069

Visitor Information: 117 S. Main, (435) 587-3235, (800) 574-4386

City Parks:
• Monticello City Park
• Main and Center Sts
• Circle Park, 100 W. 500 S
• and Lloyd’s Lake

Churches: Baptist, Catholic, Community, Jehovah’s Witness, LDS

Medical Services: San Juan Hospital, 364 W. 100 No. (435) 587-2116

Auto Services: 4 gas stations, 5 auto repair, and 2-24 hour convenience stores

Mileage:

Destination Mileage City Mileage
Bryce Canyon NP -304
Canyonlands NP – 41
Capitol Reef NP – 198
Cedar Breaks NM – 338
Flaming Gorge NRA – 326
Grand Canyon NP – 368
Glen Canyon (Lake Powell) NRA – 113
Zion NP – 331
Salt Lake City – 291
Moab – 53
Kanab – 290
St. George – 373

Info

Park Information

Acres – 5,738
Elevation 3,200 ft.
Park Open – All Year
Reservations Accepted – All Year
Stay Limit – 14 days
Total Units – 35
RV Trailer Sites – 17
Maximum RV Length – 35 ft.
Tent Sites – 34
Utility Hookups – 14
Group Camping
Camping Fee – $12 & $14
Day-use Fee – $4
The park also includes picnicking, a group pavilion, drinking water, modern rest rooms, vault toilets, showers and waste disposal.

Some of the activities include hiking, biking and watchable wildlife.

For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.

Camping Reservations. Reservations may be made by calling Utah State Parks and Recreation, 322-3770 in the Salt Lake City calling area or toll-free 1-800-322-3770, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Individual campsite reservations may be made from three days to 16 weeks in advance of departure date. A $6 non-refundable reservation fee will be charged for each site reserved. A $10 nonrefundable fee is charged for group sites and building rentals. An additional reservation fee will be charged for any changes to existing reservations. Visa, MasterCard and personal checks are accepted. A $5 fee is charged for an extra vehicle and is collected at the park.

Permits and Passes. The Single Park Permit is $40 and allows the cardholder and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle day-use entrance into Snow Canyon State Park. The permit is valid for the current calendar year. The Five-Day Pass is $15 and allows day-use entrance to most Utah state parks for five consecutive days.

Snow Canyon State Park
P.O. Box 140
Santa Clara, Utah 84765-0140
(435) 628-2255

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