Big Rock Group
Big Rock Group 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
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIGROC | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | Full | 50 / 12 | Yes | Yes |
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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Accessibility | Sites BIGROC, Group S&P are listed accessible |
The campground provides one large group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 people. A large gravel parking area provides ample room for RVs of any size. Visitors are asked to carry out all garbage as there are ano waste disposal services available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | May to Mid September |
| Forest | Manti-La Sal National Forest |
| Booking | To reserve, call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or reserve on-line |
| Rules | Make reservations at least 4 days in advance. No ATVs allowed in campground. No livestock (horses) allowed in campground. Bring garbage bags. This is a "pack it in, pack it out site." |
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Getting there
The campground is located 20 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Utah Highway 31.
| Nearest town | Ferron, Utah |
| Coordinates | 39.5125° N, 111.1556° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Accessible vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSan 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 & service | Western Range Camps ↗ | 16.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | IFA Country Store ↗ | 25.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 36.1 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 on display there. Area information is available as well.
- 1.4 miHorse Canyon Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 6.7 miCandland Mountain Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miOld Folks Flat to Stuart Guard0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miHorse Canyon ↗5.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miWild Cattle Hollow Spur0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miBull Pasture ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.9 miCandland Mountain ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miWild Cattle Hollow4.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.9 miLeft Fork of Huntington Trailhead ↗Manti-La Sal National Forest · Season May
- 1.4 miHorse Canyon Trailhead ↗Manti-La Sal National Forest · Season May
- 1.7 miNuck Woodward Road Trailhead ↗Manti-La Sal National Forest · Season May to September
- 2.3 miCastle Valley Ridge Trailhead ↗Manti-La Sal National Forest · Season May
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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Natural features
Huntington Creek flows alongside the campground. Pine and fir trees line the edges surrounding the campground, but offer little shade within the site. The surrounding area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife.
Recreation
Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, providing high quality brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail is nearby and is open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, used for hiking, biking and horseback riding, is also close by.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Big Rock Group?
Sites at Big Rock Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. To reserve, call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or reserve on-line Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Big Rock Group?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Big Rock Group have?
2 sites, including 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Big Rock Group?
The longest site here provides 40 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 there accessible sites at Big Rock Group?
Sites BIGROC and Group S&P 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 Big Rock Group?
Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area 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 Big Rock Group?
Ferron, Utah. The Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway is part of the 86-mile Energy Loop.
Source: Getting there
What if Big Rock Group is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Forks Of Huntington (0.8 mi), Old Folks Flat (1.8 mi), and Little Rock Campground (2.2 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby