Little Bear Group

Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FERRON , UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Little Bear 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 6,500 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/little-bear-group to be notified when sites open up.

Little Bear Group Campground offers beautiful canyon scenery along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway with access to Huntington Creek, a Blue Ribbon fishery. Campers consistently rate it 4.8/5 stars, praising the fire pits, picnic areas, and soothing creek rapids.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area

Insider tips for Little Bear Group: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites total Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Plan for limited facilities: only one pit toilet serves both loops, which can be an issue at full capacity

Skip Little Bear Group if: You need RV hookups - none available at this campground. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer less crowded sites - only 2 sites total means advance booking is essential.

Best time to visit Little Bear Group: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Lower Little Bear Campground (Ferron, UT), River Bend Campground (Huntington, UT), Forks Of Huntington (FERRON , UT), Big Rock Group (FERRON , UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Little Bear Group

Cell signal at Little Bear Group (FERRON , UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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FERRON , UT, UT★ 4.4 (5 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Little Bear 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 6,500 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites2 sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - none available at this campground✕ You visit outside May-October seasonal window✕ You prefer less crowded sites - only 2 sites total means advance booking is essential

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 sites total

Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available

Plan for limited facilities: only one pit toilet serves both loops, which can be an issue at full capacity

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, American Beaver, Ruffed Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is located 13 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Little Bear Group cost per night?+
Little Bear Group costs $20–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Little Bear Group open?+
Little Bear Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Little Bear Group have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Little Bear Group?+
Little Bear Group can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Little Bear Group?+
Little Bear Group is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Little Bear Group?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Little Bear Group is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Little Bear Group open, and what are check-in times?+
Little Bear Group is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.4 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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