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 |
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