U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · Ferron, UT

Old Folks Flat

Old Folks Flat Campground is nestled in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. This small campground is accessible by paved road by all types of passenger vehicles.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites5
Standard, no hookups4
Host/management7
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFires
001GroupBack-in30Gravel50 / 8Yes
002StandardPull-through30GravelPartial6 / 2Yes
003Group28Gravel50 / 7Yes
004StandardBack-in20Gravel4 / 1Yes
005GroupBack-in20GravelPartial50 / 6Yes
006StandardBack-in20Gravel6 / 2Yes
007GroupBack-in30Gravel60 / 10Yes
008StandardBack-in20Gravel6 / 2Yes
009GroupBack-in30Gravel20 / 4Yes

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 1:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length35 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This campground is primarily devoted to group sites, but eight single-family campsites are also available. The five group sites can accommodate up to 20, 50 or 60 people and multiple vehicles in adjacent parking areas. Sites are equipped with tables and a campfire rings with grills. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

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

Season & status

SeasonMid-May to End September
ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
BookingSite can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777, International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777 or online.
Fees4 Single Sites - $10 Per Night 5 Group Sites - $30-$75 Per Night
RulesATVs/OHVs are not permitted in this campground. If they are brought in, they need to remain on trailers or in vehicles. Horses are not permitted in the campground, but are allowed to pass through the edge of the campground on a non-motorized trail.

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Old Folks Flat10°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, 5 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

The campground is located 21 miles from Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.5389° N, 111.1589° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • The facility has recently been upgraded with flush toilets and drinking water spigots, but electricity and garbage collection service is not available.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    34 mi from the campground · 15 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 ↗16.5 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗26.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗34.7 mi

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Worth a stop

The Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway is part of the 86-mile Energy Loop. It offers stunning mountain and lake views as it tops 10,000 feet in elevation. The historic Stuart Guard Station Visitor Center is nearby, offering a glimpse of the 1930s life of a ranger and his family who once lived there. Exhibits of Civilian Conservation Corps projects and original equipment are also on display. Area information is available there as well. The Bridges Campground, Little Rock Campground, and Huntington Creek are also close by.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Old Folks Flat to Stuart Guard
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Huntington Pipeline
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Mill Canyon
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Candland Mountain ↗
    5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Short Canyon
    2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Castle Valley Ridge ↗
    8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

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

Natural features

Large spruce trees and aspens cover the campground, offering partial shade. The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife. Located just across W State Road 31 is Huntington Creek.

Recreation

Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Nearby Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high-quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail is nearby and open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, is also close by.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Old Folks Flat?

Sites at Old Folks Flat are reservable on Recreation.gov. Site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777, International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777 or online. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Old Folks Flat?

4 Single Sites - $10 Per Night 5 Group Sites - $30-$75 Per Night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Old Folks Flat?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Old Folks Flat have?

16 sites, including 5 group sites and 4 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Old Folks Flat?

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Old Folks Flat?

Yes, pets are allowed at Old Folks Flat. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Old Folks Flat?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. ATVs/OHVs are not permitted in this campground.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Old Folks Flat?

Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Old Folks Flat?

Ferron, Utah. The Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway is part of the 86-mile Energy Loop.

Source: Getting there

What if Old Folks Flat is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Little Rock Campground (0.5 mi, first-come), Chute Group (1.3 mi), and Bridges Campground (1.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby