Big Rock Group Campground
Big Rock Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It is situated at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. Huntington Creek flows alongside the campground. Pine and fir trees line the edges surrounding the campground, but offer little shade within the site. The surrounding area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife.
The campground provides one large-group site that can accommodate up to 50 people. A large, gravel parking area provides ample room for RVs of any size. Site amenities include picnic tables, serving tables, benches, fire ring and dutch oven stands. Accessible vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground. Potable water can be found 1 mile away at the Stuart Guard Station. Visitors are asked to carry out all garbage.
Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, providing high quality brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The 6-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail is nearby and is open to hikers and horseback riders.
Amenities include:
- Fire Rings
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms
Camping Fees:
- $5 per Night for each Vehicle
- $50 for Reservations per night
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Closed due to weather |
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Reservations: | To reserve, call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or reserve on-line |
Open Season: | May |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer Holidays |
Restrictions: |
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Closest Towns: | Huntington, Utah |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | This campground consists of one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people, with picnic tables, a BBQ grill, Dutch oven cooking surface, serving table, and fire ring with benches. A large gravel parking area provides ample room for RVs. ADA-accessible vault toilets are provided. There are no electricity, water or sewer hook-ups at this campground. You must bring your own drinking water. Opening and closing dates are dependent on snowmelt and the onset of winter weather. |
General Information
Directions:Travel to Huntington on Highway 10, turn west onto Highway 31 near the north city limits. Campground is located 20 miles west of Huntington, Utah along Utah Highway 31 between Forks of Huntington Campground a 1/2-mile south, and Stuart Guard Station a 1/2-mile north.
Activities
Group Camping
General Info:
AccessibilityVault toilet is ADA accessible.
Directions
Travel to Huntington on Highway 10, turn west onto Highway 31 near the north city limits.Campground is located 20 miles west of Huntington, Utah along Utah Highway 31 between Forks of Huntington Campground a 1/2-mile south, and Stuart Guard Station a 1/2-mile north.
Parking
Parking available in camp site.
No. of Sites | One group site accommodating 50 campers. |
Reservation Info | To reserve, call Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or reserve on-line |
Fire Information | Fire rings, grills and a dutch oven cooking surface are available. |
River and Stream Fishing
The Huntington Creek, a Blue Ribbon Fishery is adjacent to this campground. It holds brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout.
Open Season: | June- |
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Permit: | A Utah Fishing License is required. It can be obtained from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. |
Usage: | Heavily used on summer weekends. |
Best Season: | Summer |