River Bend Campground

Campground · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
up to 12
People per site
7,119 ft
Elevation

Overview

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.

Recreation

Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. 

  • Huntington Pipeline Trail: 3.5 Miles
  • Left Fork of Huntington National Recreational Trail: 6 Miles
  • Tie Fork/Wild Cattle/Pole Canyon Trails: 7+ Miles
  • Horse Canyon Trails: 8+ Miles

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 384-2372.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • Up to 12 people per site

Site types

  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Book on Recreation.gov

1 campsite at River Bend Campground

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
River Bend Standard—Standard Nonelectric———12

Getting there

39.43494, -111.13216 · 39°26'5.8"N 111°7'55.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.51.82.21.90.91.31.61.82.02.02.4

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.

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Common questions about River Bend Campground

Can you reserve a site at River Bend Campground?
Yes, River Bend Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does River Bend Campground have?
1 site.

Also listed by

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.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $5 night per vehicle

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near River Bend Campground

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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.