Big Rock Group

Campground · Utah · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

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

1
Bookable site
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
2
Accessible sites
7,777 ft
Elevation
Big Rock Group Campground
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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. Accessible vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground. Visitors are asked to carry out all garbage as there are ano waste disposal services available.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

The facts

  • Season: May – Mid September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 2 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: BIG ROCK GROUP, S&P

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Fire pits
  • Grills
  • Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, picnic tables, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Big Rock Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
BIGROCBIG ROCK GROUPGroup Standard NonelectricPull ThroughGravel40 ft50♿
Group S&PS&PManagementPull ThroughGravel40 ft50♿

Getting there

The campground is located 20 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Utah Highway 31.

39.51250, -111.15556 · 39°30'45.0"N 111°9'20.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 74°F in Jul, down to 25°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F273138435566747263483525
Low °F431018273541403222152
Precip in2.82.52.32.82.01.01.01.61.71.92.12.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.8 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 Big Rock Group

Can you reserve a site at Big Rock Group?
Yes, Big Rock Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Rock Group have?
2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Rock Group?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

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Big Rock Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Rock Group's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

    Restrictions:

    • Make reservations at least 4 days in advance.
    • No ATVs allowed in campground. (See Camping and Travel Rules in Quick Links at right)
    • No livestock (horses) allowed in campground.
    • Bring garbage bags. This is a "pack it in, pack it out site."

    USDA Forest Service's own page

    Camping near Big Rock Group

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    Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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