Forks of Huntington
Campground · Utah · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 40
- People per site
- 7,662 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Forks of Huntington 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
The Left Fork of the Huntington is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The creek joins the main Huntington Creek just below the campground.Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving.
The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail begins in the campground. It is open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, also begins nearby.
Facilities
The campground offers two single-family campsites, as well as one large-group campsite that can accommodate up to 40 people. Vault toilets are located throughout the campground.
Garbage collection facilities are not provided, requiring visitors to carry out all trash. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are graveled.
Natural Features
Thick stands of pine trees within the campground offer plentiful shade, and the Left Fork of Huntington Creek runs through 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 also on display. Area information is available as well.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 10 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: FORK, Forks, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 7 Management
- 2 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
10 campsites at Forks of Huntington
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | FORK | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 003 | FORK | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 004 | FORK | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 005 | FORK | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 006 | FORK | Management | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 001 | Forks | Group Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | — | 30 ft | 40 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Forks | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Forks | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Riverfront | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| ScanPay 2 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | Riverfront | — | 0 | |
| ScanPay1 | Scan and Pay | Management | — | — | — | Riverfront | — | 0 |
Getting there
39.50083, -111.15944 · 39°30'3.0"N 111°9'34.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 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 Forks of Huntington
- Can you reserve a site at Forks of Huntington?
- Yes, Forks of Huntington is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Forks of Huntington have?
- 10 sites in total, of which 3 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Forks of Huntington?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Forks of Huntington?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Forks of Huntington.
- Are campfires allowed at Forks of Huntington?
- Campfires are allowed at Forks of Huntington. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Forks of Huntington also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Forks of Huntington's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $40 per night for group site and $10 per night for the single sites.
Restrictions:
- Reservations must be made 4 days in advance. See Forest Camping and Travel Rules in Quick Links at right.
Camping near Forks of Huntington
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- Huntington Canyon Recreation Area 0.4 mi · Facility
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Contact
- Phone (435)384-2372
- Book Recreation.gov
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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