USDA Forest Service · Utah
River Bend Campground
USDA Forest Service · Utah, United States
- Sites
- 1
- Hookups
- 1 no hookups
- Season
- October 14 to December 31
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- No
- Elevation
- 7,113 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Manti-La Sal National Forest
Site map
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About
Overview
River Bend 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 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
Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.
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
River Bend provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people, graveled parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. 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 3/4 mile north of River Bend at Little Bear Campground.
Natural Features
River Bend 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. This campground is sought after by campers looking for solitude outside of typical campground setting.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 384-2372.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 15° | -3° | 49° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 16° | -7° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 23° | 4° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 52° | 29° | 7° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 65° | 40° | 26° | 78° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 52° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 86° | 59° | 48° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 56° | 46° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 74° | 50° | 34° | 83° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 34° | 22° | 74° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 29° | 4° | 62° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 15° | -3° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Horse Canyon Trailhead · 4.2 mi as the crow flies
Horse Canyon 4.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Left Fork of Huntington Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Horse Canyon/Scad Valley Trailhead · 6.9 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Nuck Woodward Road Trailhead · 6.9 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Castle Valley Ridge Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Castle Valley Ridge 7.8 mi Hike · Drive there
All 381 trails in Manti-La Sal National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lower Little Bear Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 2 sites
- Little Bear Group · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 3 sites
- Forks of Huntington · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 10 sites
- Big Rock Group · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 2 sites
- Indian Creek (Ut) · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 8 sites
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