River Bend Campground
Currently closed due to seasonal conditions. Access depends on weather and snowmelt at this 7,100-foot elevation site. The campground operates first-come, first-served only with on-site payment via QR code through the Recreation.gov mobile app.
Flood Warning issued August 29 at 7:42PM MDT until August 29 at 9:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...South Central Carbon County in central Utah... Northwestern Emery County in central Utah... Southeastern Sanpete County in central Utah... * WHEN...Until 945 PM MDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 741 PM MDT, emergency management reported multiple instances of flooding in Orangeville along Cottonwood Creek. Up to 2 inches of rain has fallen according to radar estimates, with the most rainfall updrainage from Castle Dale, Huntington, and Orangeville. This Flood Warning has been extended until 945 PM MDT primarily due to flooding continuing in Orangeville. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Huntington, Wellington, Sunnyside, Clawson, Castle Dale, Ferron, Orangeville, East Carbon, Cleveland and Elmo. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued August 29 at 3:19PM MDT until August 31 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County and Zion National Park. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars including Widemouth 2, Cottonwood, Monroe Canyon, Forsyth, and other recent burn scars. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deep moisture will continue to support thunderstorms with heavy rainfall across the watch area through Monday evening, particularly during the afternoon and evening. Some areas, particularly across the Sanpete and Sevier Valleys as well as Castle Country, have already seen heavy rainfall and will be even more prone to flooding given saturated soils. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
About
River Bend Campground offers a secluded camping experience along Huntington Creek in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Located on Utah Highway 31, the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway, this primitive site sits at roughly 7,100 feet elevation in a shaded creekside setting. The campground consists of a single double site that can accommodate up to 12 people. Facilities are minimal: a graveled parking spur, picnic table, and fire ring. There is no potable water or toilet on-site. Campers can access a vault restroom at Little Bear Campground approximately half a mile north, and potable water is available at Stuart Guard Station about 7 miles away. Recreational opportunities include fishing in Huntington Creek and access to several hiking and biking trails: Huntington Pipeline Trail (3.5 miles), Left Fork of Huntington National Recreational Trail (6 miles), Tie Fork/Wild Cattle/Pole Canyon Trails (7+ miles), and Horse Canyon Trails (8+ miles).
Directions
From Huntington, Utah, head northwest on Highway 31 for approximately 13 miles. The campground is on the left side of the road.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $5 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 384-2372 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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