Lower Little Bear Campground
Campground · Utah · 2 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 2
- Bookable sites
- up to 40
- People per site
- 7,175 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lower Little Bear 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 a 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
Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. The six-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, for hiking and horses, is nearby, as is the 10-mile Fish Creek trail, for hiking, biking and horses.
- 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
Lower Little Bear provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people and a group site that can accommodate 40 people. At this campground you will find graveled parking spur, picnic tables, Dutch oven stands, serving tables, pedestal grills and fire ring with benches. 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 1/3 mile north of Lower Little Bear Campground.
Natural Features
The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage, and abundant wildlife.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 384-2372.The facts
- 2 bookable sites
- Up to 40 people per site
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Standard Nonelectric
2 campsites at Lower Little Bear Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group | — | Group Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 40 | |
| Standard | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 12 |
Getting there
From Huntington, Utah: Travel West for 13.5 miles on Highway 31
From Fairview, Utah: Travel East for approximately 75 miles on Highway 31
39.44344, -111.13638 · 39°26'36.4"N 111°8'11.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
Member photos
Common questions about Lower Little Bear Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Little Bear Campground?
- Yes, Lower Little Bear Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lower Little Bear Campground have?
- 2 sites.
Camping near Lower Little Bear Campground
- Little Bear Group 0.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- River Bend Campground 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Forks of Huntington 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Big Rock Group 4.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Indian Creek (Ut) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Old Folks Flat 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Rock Campground 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Potters Pond 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chute Group 7.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bridges Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Huntington Canyon Recreation Area 4.5 mi · Facility
- Bridges Campground 7.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- 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.
Comments