Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
River Bend 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 typical campground setting.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. 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.
Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.
River Bend provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people, graveled parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. 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 3/4 mile north of River Bend at Little Bear Campground.
River Bend 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. This campground is sought after by campers looking for solitude outside of typical campground setting.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
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| River Bend Standard | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 12 |
39.43494, -111.13216 · 39°26'5.8"N 111°7'55.8"W
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| Precip in | 2.4 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
River Bend Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by River Bend Campground's operator.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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