Little Bear Group
Campground · Utah · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- 35 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 2
- Accessible sites
- 7,723 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Little Bear Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of approximately 6,500 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.Recreation
Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering 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 near the campground.
Facilities
Little Bear Group Campground is made up of two large-group campsites, for tent and RV camping. To reserve the entire campground, both sites (A and B) must be reserved at the same time. Each site can accommodate up to 50 people and 15 vehicles. Adjacent parking areas are dirt.The campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Utility hookups are not available. Drinking water and trash collection facilities are not available at the campground. Visitors should bring their own water and pack out all garbage.
Natural Features
Pines and junipers offer plentiful shade and Huntington Creek runs alongside 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 there as well.
The facts
- Season: May – End September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 2 bookable sites
- 3 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 2 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 35 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: LITTLE BEAR GROUP, Scan and Pay
Site types
- 2 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.
3 campsites at Little Bear Group
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | LITTLE BEAR GROUP | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| B | LITTLE BEAR GROUP | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 30 | ♿ 🐾 |
| ScanPay 1 | Scan and Pay | Management | Back In | — | — | 0 |
Getting there
The campground is located 13 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.
39.44611, -111.14194 · 39°26'46.0"N 111°8'31.0"W
Typical weather
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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 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 Little Bear Group
- Can you reserve a site at Little Bear Group?
- Yes, Little Bear Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Little Bear Group have?
- 3 sites in total, of which 2 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Little Bear Group?
- 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Little Bear Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Little Bear Group.
- Are campfires allowed at Little Bear Group?
- Campfires are allowed at Little Bear Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Little Bear Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Little Bear Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $30/group size of 30 (Site B), $50/group size of 50 (Site A). To reserve the entire campground, both sites must be reserved.. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance.
Restrictions:
- No ATVS or livestock allowed in campground. (See Camping and Travel Rules in Quick Links at right.)
Camping near Little Bear Group
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- Big Rock Group 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
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- Old Folks Flat 6.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Rock Campground 6.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potters Pond 7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chute Group 7.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Huntington Canyon Recreation Area 4.3 mi · Facility
- Bridges Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
- Miller Flat Reservoir Campground 7.8 mi · Facility
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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