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

Little Bear Group

Little Bear Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.

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Little Bear Group CampgroundLITTLE BEAR GROUPLITTLE BEAR GROUPLITTLE BEAR GROUP
Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Group sites2
Host/management1
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 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
ABack-in35GravelFull50 / 15YesYes
BBack-in25GravelFull30 / 10YesYes

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
AccessibilitySites A, B are listed accessible

Little Bear Group Campground is made up of two large-group campsites, for tent and RV camping. To reserve the entire campground, both sites (A and B) must be reserved at the same time. Each site can accommodate up to 50 people and 15 vehicles. Adjacent parking areas are dirt. The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Utility hookups are not available. Drinking water and trash collection facilities are not available at the campground. Visitors should bring their own water and pack out all garbage.

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

Season & status

SeasonMay to End September
ForestManti-La Sal National Forest
BookingThis site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line.
Fees$30/group size of 30 (Site B), $50/group size of 50 (Site A). To reserve the entire campground, both sites must be reserved. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
RulesNo ATVS or livestock allowed in campground.

Manti-La Sal National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Little Bear Group10°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, 11 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 13 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.

Nearest townFerron, Utah
Coordinates39.4461° N, 111.1419° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    33 mi from the campground · 15 acres

  • Prescribed
    Salina 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 & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗18.3 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗24.7 mi

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Explore

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.

  • 0.6 mi
    Little Bear Ridge Trail
    1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Gentry Hollow ↗
    6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.9 mi
    Mill Fork Ridge
    3.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Bull Pasture ↗
    4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.7 mi
    Mill Fork Canyon Trail
    3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Crandall Trail
    1 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

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Natural features

Pines and junipers offer plentiful shade and Huntington Creek runs alongside the campground. 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. 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 near the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Little Bear Group?

Sites at Little Bear Group are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling 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 Little Bear Group?

$30/group size of 30 (Site B), $50/group size of 50 (Site A). To reserve the entire campground, both sites must be reserved. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Little Bear Group?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Little Bear Group have?

3 sites, including 2 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Little Bear Group?

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 Little Bear Group?

Yes, pets are allowed at Little Bear Group. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Little Bear Group?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No ATVS or livestock allowed in campground.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Little Bear Group?

Sites A and B 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 Little Bear Group?

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 Little Bear Group?

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

Source: Getting there

What if Little Bear Group is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lower Little Bear Campground (0.3 mi, first-come), River Bend Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), and Forks Of Huntington (3.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby