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    Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground near Price, Utah provides a dedicated camping area for horse enthusiasts with six large sites featuring green steel corrals for horses. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with vault toilets available for campers. The campground does not provide water for humans or horses, so visitors must bring their own. Located alongside the San Rafael River, the campground offers a peaceful setting with trees and river access. This BLM-managed facility charges $15 per night with half-price discounts for National Parks/Interagency Pass holders. The limit is 2 vehicles and up to 10 people per site. Sites are spacious enough to accommodate horse trailers with good hard gravel roads throughout the campground.

    Direct access to riding trails begins at the campground, serving as an excellent base for exploring the San Rafael Swell and Buckhorn Wash areas. The roads into the deep canyon provide an impressive introduction to the massive rock walls and scenic landscape that surround the camping area. No cell signal is available at the campground, so riders should plan accordingly before their trip. While the campground lacks amenities like trash receptacles or water hookups, the remote location offers quiet nights with minimal road noise. The campground can get windy, so secure tie-downs for tents are recommended if using the tent pads. The surrounding area features swimming holes in the river and ample trees for hammocks, making it suitable for both day rides and extended equestrian camping trips.

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      1. Buckhorn Draw Wickiup Site Dispersed Camp

      4.7(12)29mi from FerronRVs, Tents

      "Lots of flat ground, highway noise wasn’t too loud but also wasn’t too far away from the road."

      "This spot was much easier to find off I-70 since it’s associated with an exit. No gates to find. It was still 98 degrees at 8pm when I stopped, but no humidity and totally tolerable."

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      2. Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground

      4.3(4)25mi from FerronRVs, Tents

      "The road getting you into this deep canyon sets the mood for the epic adventure of sleeping down by the river and surrounded by massive rock walls."

      "Great little area with trees near the river. Awesome hammock trees. Swimming holes in the river."

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      3. Buckhorn Draw Designated Campsite #14

      4.0(2)23mi from FerronRVs, Tents

      from $8 - $15 / night

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      4. Manti-LaSal National Forest Potters Pond Campground

      4.7(3)26mi from Ferron22 sitesRVs, Tents

      "We were blown away at how tranquil and beautiful the surroundings are at Potters Pond Campground. The abundant trees and brush truly make one feel like they are a million miles away from home."

      "The campground is right on a main access road for OHV’s to drive up to Skyline Drive which is good if that’s what you are there for."

      from $10 - $40 / night

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      5. Seely Creek Guard Station

      Be the first to review22mi from Ferron1 siteCabins

      from $50 / night

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      6. Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

      4.0(6)40mi from FerronRVs, Tents

      "There is quite an easy turn off right off of highway 70 (whether heading east or west, you can turn north off the highway)."

      "It's always closed to keep cows off the freeway so please close it. The area has several places to disperse camp. If you follow the road it will take you to the east entrance of the Black Dragon."

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      7. Tasha Equestrian

      5.0(1)43mi from Ferron10 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Perfect for trail enthusiasts. Plenty of places to explore. Some sites have corrals and some only have hitching posts. Clean bathrooms. There is water, however there are no showers."

      from $20 - $75 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Ferron, UT

    28 Reviews of 7 Ferron Campgrounds

    • Steven M.
      Aug. 30, 2021

      Manti-LaSal National Forest Potters Pond Campground

      Awesome Mountain Getaway!

      We were blown away at how tranquil and beautiful the surroundings are at Potters Pond Campground. The abundant trees and brush truly make one feel like they are a million miles away from home. The journey to the campground starts at Millers Flat Road which is a dirt road that is for the most part well groomed/maintained. It is very bumpy, but can be done with most vehicles. We were towing our 24' TT so we were going slow. It is about 8.3 miles of dirt road to the campground from UT 31. The sites are spaced far enough from each other which gives you plenty of room to spread out and relax. The short walk to the pond is easy and you will appreciate the stillness of the water. Most people were either fishing or enjoying the pond on a row boat. Not 100% sure if the pond is okay to swim in as there are no signage and the presence of blue algae is apparent. Potters Pond is part of the USDA national forest and is wide open and plenty of trails to hike/bike. The campground is adjacent to the Appain Trails where one has access to 300+ miles of off-road enjoyment. 

      The campground does not have any potable water or any services. There are vault toilets spread out throughout the grounds. Also, there are no dumpsters....so what you bring in, you have to take with you. The campground is situated above 9000ft elevation so the days are mild warm and the nights can be cool to cold. If you're looking for solitude and nature, this is the place to go!

    • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 27, 2022

      Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground

      Nice place for the horse crowd

      Not a horse person but checked it out. 6 nice large sites with green steel corrals. Vault toilet tables and fire rings for the humans. However NO Water for humans or horses. No dumpsters, no cell signal. Roads are good hard gravel.

    • Will M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Oct. 9, 2021

      Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

      Basic camping near Black Dragon pictograph

      Access to this is a bit tricky as you need to take a gate from the interstate. It isn't your typical interstate exit. On the eastbound lane you've then got to drive under the interstate which there is a underpass there that they put a concrete ramp in the wash to make it possible to drive through. Most passenger cars can make this route. The campground itself is very basic there's no water there's no toilets. But it is less than a mile from the black dragon pictograph panel and that is the big plus for it. Note that driving in from the west is an extremely rough road that requires a four-wheel drive high ground clearance vehicle and some skill.

    • Jay A.The Dyrt PRO User
      Aug. 7, 2025

      Buckhorn Draw Wickiup Site Dispersed Camp

      Very nice…very open

      This spot was much easier to find off I-70 since it’s associated with an exit. No gates to find. It was still 98 degrees at 8pm when I stopped, but no humidity and totally tolerable. Had the place to myself. Would absolutely stop here again.

    • Greg L.The Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 28, 2022

      Buckhorn Draw Designated Campsite #14

      Small single designated fee $15

      Nice small area close to main road. Not very good for RVs though. Nice rocks around. Table and fire ring. No water, no trash, no cell signal

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 20, 2022

      Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

      Great Hiking

      First off do not pay attention to google directions as it will take you out of the way through a wash. There is quite an easy turn off right off of highway 70 (whether heading east or west, you can turn north off the highway). Once you turnoff of the highway there is a gate that may or may not be closed so once you go through leave it how you found it. 

      Follow the very manageable dirt road and there will be multiple pull out areas to camp in. The closer to the highway the more busy it is so keep driving. We found a small pull out between the two trails that take you on hike to the Spirit Arches and Petroglyphs and the other up through the wash to the pictographs. 

      The hike to the pictographs is much more interesting as you enter the narrow canyon. There are several spots that are reachable by RV, but further back you’ll need high clearance and possible 4x4. 

      There is no camping allowed within the canyon. At the trailhead though there are a few large areas for camping but probably easier with higher clearance. There is no bathroom, trash or water so pack in and pack out even that which you have already digested.;) 

      No cell service from ATT, Verizon or TMobile, but was able to get a bar or two on Verizon with the cell booster.  Oddly we did have cell reception on the hike within the canyon.

    • RThe Dyrt PRO User
      Sep. 22, 2023

      Black Dragon Pictograph Panel Dispersed

      Pictographs/Dispersed Camping

      We have used this dispersed camp area several times off of I-70 on several occasions. Easy access whither you're traveling east or west bound. If east bound you'll have to cross over the medium which is allowed and enter the area through a BLM gate. It's always closed to keep cows off the freeway so please close it. The area has several places to disperse camp. If you follow the road it will take you to the east entrance of the Black Dragon. I once got a cell call in the canyon that surprised us as there's little cell coverage. In the Black Dragon you'll find a lot of Indian Petroglyphs. It's pretty easy hike to them or a high clearance vehicle. The San Rafael is quite interesting. The rest areas just west of the dispersed camping has a lot info about the area.

    • M
      Jun. 20, 2020

      Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground

      Experience the Canyon by staying IN it, not overlooking it.

      The road getting you into this deep canyon sets the mood for the epic adventure of sleeping down by the river and surrounded by massive rock walls.

    Guide to Ferron

    Swinging Bridge Equestrian Campground offers six large campsites equipped with green steel corrals for horses. The sites include vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings for human visitors, while the corrals provide secure containment for equine companions. Located in Price, Utah, the campground serves as an excellent base for exploring the San Rafael River area and surrounding canyon country. The campground sits in a deep canyon alongside the river, providing both water access and shade from trees. No potable water is available for humans or horses at this location. Sites accommodate both tents and RVs with ample parking for horse trailers. The $15 per night fee includes space for up to two vehicles per site. Dogs are permitted at this Bureau of Land Management facility, though visitors must pack out all waste as no trash receptacles are provided.

    Horse trails around the San Rafael Bridge area offer 360-degree views of impressive canyon landscapes. The roads leading into the canyon set the stage for riding adventures with massive rock walls providing dramatic scenery. Tasha Equestrian, located about two hours southwest in Loa, provides another option with water hookups, toilets, and sewer connections for those seeking more amenities. Both locations provide access to extensive trail networks suitable for day rides. The San Rafael River creates natural swimming holes where horses can cool off after trail rides. Riders should note that while Swinging Bridge accommodates the horse crowd well with its dedicated corrals, all water for both humans and horses must be transported to the site. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at most equestrian camping locations in this area, allowing for a true disconnect from technology while enjoying horseback adventures.

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