U.S. Forest Service · Manti-La Sal National Forest · UT

Old Folks Flat

Old Folks Flat CampgroundPhoto · USFS
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
16Sites
35 ftMax rig

The place

Old Folks Flat Campground is nestled in beautiful Huntington Canyon along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It sits at an elevation of 8,600 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing. This small campground is accessible by paved road by all types of passenger vehicles. Recreation Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Nearby Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering high-quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Keep reading

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 This campground is primarily devoted to group sites, but eight single-family campsites are also available. The five group sites can accommodate up to 20, 50 or 60 people and multiple vehicles in adjacent parking areas. Sites are equipped with tables and and a campfire rings with grills. The facility has recently been upgraded with flush toilets and drinking water spigots, but electricity and garbage collection service is not available. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Natural Features Large spruce trees and aspens cover the campground, offering partial shade. The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife. Located just across W State Road 31 is Huntington Creek. 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. The Bridges Campground, Little Rock Campground, and Huntington Creek are also close by.

The sites · 16

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
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OLD001group standard nonelectric30 ft
OLD002standard nonelectric30 ft
OLD003group standard nonelectric28 ft
OLD004standard nonelectric20 ft
OLD005group standard nonelectric20 ft
OLD006standard nonelectric20 ft
OLD007group standard nonelectric30 ft
OLD008standard nonelectric20 ft
OLD009group standard nonelectric30 ft
OLDXXXmanagement35 ft
Scan and PayScanPay 1management
Scan and PayScanPay 2management

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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This campground sits in UT-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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