Lower Little Bear Campground — Manti La Sal National Forest

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Manti-La Sal National Forest manages Lower Little Bear Campground, a forested site near Ferron, Utah, set alongside a creek with lake access nearby. Nightly fees run $10 to $20, and fishing is the primary listed activity. Pets are not permitted. Anglers and those drawn to creek-side terrain will find the setting functional and well-positioned among campgrounds near Manti-La Sal National Forest. Nearby, Little Bear Group sits just 0.3 miles northwest for those traveling with larger parties.

Description

Overview

Lower Little Bear 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 a 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

Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. The six-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, for hiking and horses, is nearby, as is the 10-mile Fish Creek trail, for hiking, biking and horses. 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

Lower Little Bear provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people and a group site that can accommodate 40 people. At this campground you will find graveled parking spur, picnic tables, Dutch oven stands, serving tables, pedestal grills and fire ring with benches. 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 1/3 mile north of Lower Little Bear Campground.