Chute 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
8,238 ft
Elevation
Chute Group Site
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Chute 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 approximately 8,000 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 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 close by.

Facilities

The campground offers one large group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 people. An accessible vault toilet is provided, but there is no drinking water, electricity, or garbage removal service. The large parking area within the campground is dirt. Grassy areas located throughout the site provide nice spots for tents.

Natural Features

Large spruce trees offer shade throughout the site. Grassy meadows and thick stands of willow trees line Huntington Creek, which flows next to the campground. The canyon 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. Area information is available there as well.

The facts

  • 1 bookable site
  • 2 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: CHUTE GROUP, S&P

Site types

  • 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Chute Group

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
CHUTECHUTE GROUPGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾
Group S&PS&PManagementBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾

Getting there

The campground is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Utah Highway 31.

39.55194, -111.17556 · 39°33'7.0"N 111°10'32.0"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, 3.8 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 Chute Group

Can you reserve a site at Chute Group?
Yes, Chute Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Chute Group have?
2 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Chute Group?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Chute Group?
Yes, pets are allowed at Chute Group.
Are campfires allowed at Chute Group?
Campfires are allowed at Chute Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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

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