Recreation area

Huntington Canyon Recreation Area

Manti-La Sal National Forest · Colorado — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

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.

Getting there

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.

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • PICNICKING
  • RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
  • VISITOR CENTER
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

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