Manti-La Sal National Forest manages South Hughes Group Campground, a drive-in group site set within forested and open terrain near both a creek and a lake. The campground runs seasonally from May 30 through October 30, includes ADA-accessible facilities, and accepts reservations. Among the places to camp around Manti-La Sal National Forest, this site's group-use designation makes it a distinct option for larger parties. Campers wanting a different configuration can look at Bridges Campground, located roughly a mile to the south.
Description
South Hughes Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. Natural Features: Large spruce trees cover the campground, offering plentiful shade. Grassy meadows and thick stands of aspens surround the site. Huntington Creek flows just across the road from the campground. Recreation: Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail is nearby and open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding, is also close by. Facilities: The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. One accessible vault toilet is provided, but there is no water, electricity or garbage service. The large parking area within the campground is dirt. Grassy areas provide nice spots for tents. Beyond the group site are several individual walk-to tent sites available on a first-come, first-served basis. Nearby Attractions: The Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway is part of the 86-mile Energy Loop. It offers stunning mountain and lake views as it tops 10,000 feet in elevation. The historic Stuart Guard Station Visitor Center is nearby, offering a glimpse of the 1930s life of a ranger and his family who once lived there. Exhibits of Civilian Conservation Corps projects and original equipment are also on display. Area information is available there as well. ACTIVITIES Biking: Mountain Biking Climbing: Rock Climbing Fishing Hiking Hunting Wildlife Viewing
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsManti-LaSal National Forest South Hughes Group Campground is located in Utah near Fairview
Public CampgroundDirections
Directions from Highway 10 in Huntington, make a left turn onto Highway 31 at the northernmost intersection in Huntington City limits. Site is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, along Highway 31.
Coordinates
39.5736124 N
111.17510097 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Provo, UT
- 1 hr 55 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 23 min from Ogden, UT
- 3 hrs from Grand Junction, CO
