Buckhorn Draw
San Rafael Swell Recreation Area — riverside, hiking
Location: Price, UT, UT
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$50 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buckhorn Draw has multiple vault toilets and information stations along the main road. Individual campsites have picnic tables and fires rings. Vault toilets are located at: Campsites 1-7 Campsites 18-21 The Buckhorn Pictograph Panel (halfway between sites 23-24 and 25-27) Swinging Bridge Campground Different sites are appropriate for different vehicles: RVs: all group sites; 1, 3, 8-11, 14, 17, 27, 30-32 Small trailers: all of the above plus 18, 19, 22-25, 28 Sites 20-21 are down a rough, narro
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
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Buckhorn Draw provides access to thousands of miles of roads and OHV trails in the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area, with well-maintained vault toilets and information stations. The campground is a gateway to technical trails like Cane Wash Road and dispersed camping opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Western Whiptail, and Desert Striped Whipsnake present in area. Also Pronghorn, Ord's Kangaroo Rat, Least Sandpiper, and Horned Lark.
Insider tips for Buckhorn Draw: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Located 15 miles from nearest paved road; county roads may be impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles in wet or icy conditions Buckhorn Draw Road provides main access to northern San Rafael Swell with direct connection to Cane Wash Road for technical OHV trails
Skip Buckhorn Draw if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You require paved road access - 15 miles from nearest paved road with potentially impassible county roads in poor weather. You visit outside May-October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Buckhorn Draw: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground (Price, UT), New Joe’S Campground (Orangeville, UT), Cottonwood Canyon Campground (UT), River Bend Campground (Huntington, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckhorn Draw
Cell signal at Buckhorn Draw (Price, UT): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Buckhorn Draw has multiple vault toilets and information stations along the main road. Individual campsites have picnic tables and fires rings. Vault toilets are located at: Campsites 1-7 Campsites 18-21 The Buckhorn Pictograph Panel (halfway between sites 23-24 and 25-27) Swinging Bridge Campground Different sites are appropriate for different vehicles: RVs: all group sites; 1, 3, 8-11, 14, 17, 27, 30-32 Small trailers: all of the above plus 18, 19, 22-25, 28 Sites 20-21 are down a rough, narrow road with deep sand.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Located 15 miles from nearest paved road; county roads may be impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles in wet or icy conditions
Buckhorn Draw Road provides main access to northern San Rafael Swell with direct connection to Cane Wash Road for technical OHV trails
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Getting there →
This campground is located 15 miles from the nearest paved road. County roads in the San Rafael Swell are generally well-maintained but may be impassible for two-wheel drive vehicles in wet or icy conditions. Please travel safely and responsibly. Contact the BLM for route conditions. From Huntingdon : Take Center Street east out of Huntingdon. Turn left onto Emery County Rd. 332 after approximately three miles, following signs for San Rafael Swell access. Continue straight on this road for 12 mi
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — San Rafael Swell Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at San Rafael Swell Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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