U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Utah

River Bend Campground

River Bend Campground is a campsite nestled in a shaded area adjacent to Huntington Creek. This campground is located along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. This campground is sought after by campers looking for solitude outside of typical campground setting.

First-come, first-served1 site

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2fires
active
San Pitch Rx (prescribed burn) · 33 mi away · 15 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups1
No reservations, so arrive before checkout on a weekday, usually 11 a.m. to noon, and take what is open. In season, weekends fill by Thursday. The first-come playbook

Amenities & rules

River Bend provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people, graveled parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. This campground does not have water on site but potable water can be located at Stuart Guard Station 7 miles away. There is also no restroom on site but a restroom can be accessed 3/4 mile north of River Bend at Little Bear Campground.

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

Season & status

ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
Fees$5 night per vehicle

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near River Bend Campground10°20°30°40°50°60°January: 2.82 inches of precipitationFebruary: 2.52 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.33 inches of precipitationApril: 2.81 inches of precipitationMay: 2.03 inches of precipitationJune: 0.97 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.97 inches of precipitationAugust: 1.57 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.73 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.08 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.74 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 15.1°F averageFebruary: 16.7°F averageMarch: 23.7°F averageApril: 30.5°F averageMay: 41.0°F averageJune: 50.8°F averageJuly: 57.4°F averageAugust: 55.7°F averageSeptember: 47.2°F averageOctober: 35.1°F averageNovember: 24.7°F averageDecember: 13.7°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Electric Lake, 12 miles from the campground at 8,380 feet, station USC00422424 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 25 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates39.4349° N, 111.1322° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app.
  • Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    33 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Salina Canyon East Rx

    49 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

RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗19.1 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗25 mi

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

Explore

Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.8 mi
    Mill Fork Ridge
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Little Bear Ridge Trail
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Mill Fork Canyon Trail
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.6 mi
    Gentry Hollow ↗
    6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 2.4 mi
    Bull Pasture ↗
    4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.6 mi
    Rilda Right Fork
    0.6 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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

River Bend Campground is a campsite nestled in a shaded area adjacent to Huntington Creek. This campground is located along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. This campground is sought after by campers looking for solitude outside of typical campground setting.

Recreation

  • Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.
  • Huntington Pipeline Trail: 3.5 Miles
  • Left Fork of Huntington National Recreational Trail: 6 Miles
  • Tie Fork/Wild Cattle/Pole Canyon Trails: 7+ Miles
  • Horse Canyon Trails: 8+ Miles

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at River Bend Campground?

No. River Bend Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at River Bend Campground?

$5 night per vehicle

Source: Forest Service

How many sites does River Bend Campground have?

1 site, including 1 standard site without power.

Source: Forest Service

What is there to do at River Bend Campground?

Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What if River Bend Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Little Bear Campground (0.6 mi, first-come), Little Bear Group (0.9 mi), and Forks Of Huntington (4.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby