Avintaquin Campground
Avintaquin Campground is located atop scenic Indian Canyon, just off Highway 191 between Duchesne and Helper, Utah.
Visitors come to the area for its scenic beauty, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities and to explore the Reservation Ridge Scenic Backway.
Natural Features:
The campground is situated among towering Douglas fir trees at an elevation of 9,000 feet. You can see a variety of wildlife in the area, including mule deer and elk.
Recreation:
Reservation Ridge Scenic Backway accesses the campground. This dirt road is open to off-road vehicles, mountain biking and hiking. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. There are many hiking trails in this area. Avintaquin Creek and other springs are nearby. Hunting is also a popular activity in this area.
Facilities:
The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people, with several picnic tables, a campfire ring, grills, utility tables and parking for 10 vehicles. Several single-family sites are available, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and utility table.
Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but there is no running water. Campers must bring their own supply.
Reservations
Reservations are available on recreation.gov.
General Information
May-September
- No shooting of any type of gun or projectile is allowed in the campground.
- All dogs must be leashed at all times when inside the campground.
- Quiet time is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. This includes all generators.
- Failure to comply with these and other posted rules will result in a fine and/or being removed from the campground.
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
$5/night for single unit that can support 10 people and $30/night for the group unit that can support up to 50 people.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.885046
Longitude: -110.776451
Directions
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 191 southwest about 30 miles to the top of Indian Canyon. Turn west on Reservation Ridge Road and travel 1 mile to the campground.
From Helper, Utah: Take Highway 191 northeast for 18 miles. Turn west on Reservation Ridge Road and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
