Lower Little Bear Campground
Lower Little Bear 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 a typical campground setting.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Amenities & rules
Lower Little Bear provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people and a group site that can accommodate 40 people. At this campground you will find graveled parking spur, picnic tables, Dutch oven stands, serving tables, pedestal grills and fire ring with benches. 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 1/3 mile north of Lower Little Bear Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Manti-La Sal National Forest |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Huntington, Utah: Travel West for 13.5 miles on Highway 31. From Fairview, Utah: Travel East for approximately 75 miles on Highway 31
| Nearest town | Ferron, Utah |
| Coordinates | 39.4434° N, 111.1364° 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
- PrescribedSan Pitch Rx
33 mi from the campground · 15 acres
- PrescribedSalina Canyon East Rx
50 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 & service | Western Range Camps ↗ | 18.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | IFA Country Store ↗ | 25 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.6 miHorse Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 11.5 miCandland Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.3 miGrassy Lake Fishing Site ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miMill Fork Ridge3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.9 miLittle Bear Ridge Trail1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miGentry Hollow ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.7 miMill Fork Canyon Trail3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.8 miBull Pasture ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.1 miCrandall Trail1 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Huntington Roller Mill and Miller's HouseBuilding · Huntington · 11.4 mi
- Huntington Tithing GranaryBuilding · Huntington · 11.9 mi
- Leander Lemmon HouseBuilding · Huntington · 12.2 mi
Natural features
The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage, and abundant wildlife.
Recreation
- Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. The six-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, for hiking and horses, is nearby, as is the 10-mile Fish Creek trail, for hiking, biking and horses.
- 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 Lower Little Bear Campground?
No. Lower Little Bear Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How many sites does Lower Little Bear Campground have?
2 sites, including 1 standard site without power and 1 group site.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Lower Little Bear Campground?
Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. The six-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, for hiking and horses, is nearby, as is the 10-mile Fish Creek trail, for hiking, biking and horses. The Recr
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lower Little Bear Campground?
Ferron, Utah.
Source: Getting there
What if Lower Little Bear Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little Bear Group (0.3 mi), River Bend Campground (0.6 mi, first-come), and Forks Of Huntington (4.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby