Huntington Canyon Recreation Area

FS USDA Forest Service · CO · Dispersed

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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

Style Boondocking

Campground Stats

Total Sites0

Location

39.5068, -111.1563 , CO

Description

Traveling over the Wasatch Plateau between the towns of Fairview and Huntington, the Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway makes up half of the Energy Loop, a National Scenic Byway. The byway passes through the Manti-Lasal National Forest and provides excellent views of the mountain tops and valleys below. Huntington Canyon is filled with the history of the region, especially evident is the history of the Mormon pioneers who settled the area. Don't pass up the opportunity to travel Huntington Canyon Scenic Byway.

Directions

From the intersection of State Routes (SR) 10 and 31 in Huntington, Utah, head northwest on SR 31 for ~11 miles.  Huntington Canyon Recreation Area begins near the Manti-La Sal National Forest boundary and continues for about another 20 miles along either side of SR 31 to Huntington Reservoir. 

Activities

CAMPING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS PICNICKING RECREATIONAL VEHICLES VISITOR CENTER WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

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