Established Camping
Huntington Canyon Recreation Area
Huntington Canyon Recreation Area is located in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with canyons and forested areas. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Huntington Reservoir and the historic Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry.
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.
Location
Huntington Canyon Recreation Area is located in Utah
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.
Coordinates
39.50680021 N
111.15630036 W
Detours Nearby
Swell Retreat
26 min away
LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout!
56 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 31 min from Provo
- 2 hrs 1 min from Salt Lake City
- 2 hrs 29 min from Ogden
- 2 hrs 54 min from Grand Junction
Access
Connectivity
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
