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

Forks Of Huntington

Forks of Huntington Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It is situated at an elevation of 7,600 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.

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Site mix

Standard, no hookups2
Group sites1
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.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001GroupPull-through30Gravel40 / 8Yes
002StandardBack-in30GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard
003StandardBack-in30GravelPartialRiverfront8 / 2YesStandard

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 length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers two single-family campsites, as well as one large-group campsite that can accommodate up to 40 people. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground. Garbage collection facilities are not provided, requiring visitors to carry out all trash. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are graveled.

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

Season & status

ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
BookingTo reserve call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line.
Fees$40 per night for group site and $10 per night for the single sites.
RulesReservations must be made 4 days in advance.

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Forks Of Huntington10°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, 7 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 16 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.5008° N, 111.1594° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    33 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 ↗16.6 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗25.1 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗36.6 mi

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

Explore

Video

Forks of Huntington Campsite Drive Through Tour and Flyover

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 as well.

  • 0.6 mi
    Horse Canyon ↗
    5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2 mi
    Bull Pasture ↗
    4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.1 mi
    Old Folks Flat to Stuart Guard
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.2 mi
    Wild Cattle Hollow Spur
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.4 mi
    Candland Mountain ↗
    5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 2.6 mi
    Wild Cattle Hollow
    4.1 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

Thick stands of pine trees within the campground offer plentiful shade, and the Left Fork of Huntington Creek runs through the campground. The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife.

Recreation

The Left Fork of the Huntington is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The creek joins the main Huntington Creek just below the campground. Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail begins in the campground. It is open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, also begins nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Forks Of Huntington?

Sites at Forks Of Huntington are reservable on Recreation.gov. To reserve call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Forks Of Huntington?

$40 per night for group site and $10 per night for the single sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Forks Of Huntington?

Check-in 0:00 AM, checkout 0:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Forks Of Huntington have?

10 sites, including 2 standard sites without power and 1 group site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Forks Of Huntington?

The longest site here provides 30 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 Forks Of Huntington?

Yes, pets are allowed at Forks Of Huntington. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Forks Of Huntington?

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. Reservations must be made 4 days in advance.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Forks Of Huntington?

The Left Fork of the Huntington is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Forks Of Huntington?

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

Source: Getting there

What if Forks Of Huntington is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Big Rock Group (0.8 mi), Old Folks Flat (2.6 mi), and Little Rock Campground (3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby