U.S. Forest Service · Fishlake National Forest · Loa, UT

Rosebud ATV

Rosebud ATV Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 17 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups4
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

4 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
001Back-in83GravelPartialNo / No20 / 4YesYesStandard
002Back-in45GravelPartialNo / No20 / 4YesYesStandard
003Back-in43GravelPartialNo / No20 / 4YesYesStandard
004Back-in40GravelPartialNo / No20 / 4YesYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length83 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySites 001, 002, 003, 004 are listed accessible

The campground contains two sites for groups of up to 20 people each, and vault toilets are provided.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Rosebud ATV30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowFebruary: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowMarch: 0.46 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowApril: 0.52 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 0.65 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.35 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 1.12 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.95 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 0.50 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowDecember: 0.37 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.5°F averageFebruary: 36.2°F averageMarch: 45.4°F averageApril: 51.9°F averageMay: 61.3°F averageJune: 72.3°F averageJuly: 78.2°F averageAugust: 75.3°F averageSeptember: 67.2°F averageOctober: 54.5°F averageNovember: 40.7°F averageDecember: 30.4°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Capitol Reef NP, 14 miles from the campground at 5,500 feet, station USC00421171 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 8 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 11 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Highway 24, approximately one mile east of Torrey, Utah, take Highway 12 south for 16 miles. Turn east onto Forest Road 186 and travel one mile to the campground.

Nearest townLoa, Utah
Coordinates38.1006° N, 111.3261° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Fremont River Rd Piles Rx

    39 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Salina Canyon East Rx

    48 mi from the campground · 17,375 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗13.3 mi
Outdoor gearEscalante Outfitters ↗27.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

  • 0.6 mi
    Rosebud ATV Trail
    4.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Cat Creek Trail
    2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Wildcat Trail ↗
    32.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Pleasant Creek Trail
    4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.3 mi
    High Ranger Trail ↗
    4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Behunin Creek Trail
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument begins about 12.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on the east side of Boulder Mountain. Pleasant Creek flows next to the site.

Recreation

Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. It is adjacent to the Rosebud ATV Trail, which leads to Lower Bowns Reservoir, offering fishing and boating opportunities.

Nearby

Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery. Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Rosebud ATV?

Sites at Rosebud ATV are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Rosebud ATV?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Rosebud ATV have?

4 sites, including 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Rosebud ATV?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Rosebud ATV?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rosebud ATV. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Rosebud ATV?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Rosebud ATV?

Sites 001, 002, 003, and 004 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Rosebud ATV?

Rosebud is a haven for off-road vehicle enthusiasts. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Rosebud ATV?

Loa, Utah. Capitol Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Rosebud.

Source: Getting there

What if Rosebud ATV is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Upper pleasant creek campground (0.6 mi, first-come), Oak Creek Recreation Site (1.2 mi), and Lower Bowns (2.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby