Lower Little Bear Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Ferron, UT · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Not recorded
Campfires Not recorded
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access, season or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning Remote No Cell
Style Primitive Potable Water Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites2
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites2

Location

39.443436, -111.136376 · 115 West Canyon Road , Ferron , UT 84523

Description

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.

Directions

From Huntington, Utah: Travel West for 13.5 miles on Highway 31

From Fairview, Utah: Travel East for approximately 75 miles on Highway 31

Activities

CAMPING FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING

Details

ReservableYes

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