Lower Little Bear Campground

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

Location: Ferron, UT, UT

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Lower Little Bear Campground is a campsite nestled in a shaded area adjacent to Huntington Creek. This campground is located along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Drinking Water, Fishing

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

Lower Little Bear Campground offers a serene, shaded setting adjacent to Huntington Creek along the scenic Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway, with excellent fishing opportunities and access to hiking, biking, and horseback riding activities.

Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, American Beaver, Black-billed Magpie, Red-naped Sapsucker, Ruffed Grouse, Northern Flicker, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area

Insider tips for Lower Little Bear Campground: First-come, first-served basis only — arrive early, especially weekends Only 2 tent sites available; this is a small, intimate campground for solitude seekers Adjacent to Huntington Creek with verified excellent fishing opportunities

Skip Lower Little Bear Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require reservations — first-come, first-served only. You prefer quieter roads — campsite is very close to Highway 31 with reported bike traffic.

Best time to visit Lower Little Bear Campground: May-October — Verified operating season; reviewers noted excellent fishing and scenic conditions during this period.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Little Bear Campground

Cell signal at Lower Little Bear Campground (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 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Lower Little Bear Campground is a campsite nestled in a shaded area adjacent to Huntington Creek. This campground is located along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.

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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
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Restrooms

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 — no hookups available✕ You require reservations — first-come, first-served only✕ You prefer quieter roads — campsite is very close to Highway 31 with reported bike traffic

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

First-come, first-served basis only

arrive early, especially weekends

Only 2 tent sites available; this is a small, intimate campground for solitude seekers

Adjacent to Huntington Creek with verified excellent fishing opportunities

Best: May-October

Verified operating season; reviewers noted excellent fishing and scenic conditions during this period

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: Shiras Moose, Mule Deer, American Beaver, Black-billed Magpie, Red-naped Sapsucker, Ruffed Grouse, Northern Flicker, Uinta Ground Squirrel, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Huntington, Utah: Travel West for 13.5 miles on Highway 31 From Fairview, Utah: Travel East for approximately 75 miles on Highway 31

Campground entrance

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Community

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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 Lower Little Bear Campground cost per night?+
Lower Little Bear Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Lower Little Bear Campground open?+
Lower Little Bear Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lower Little Bear Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Lower Little Bear Campground?+
Lower Little Bear Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Lower Little Bear Campground?+
Lower Little Bear Campground 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 Lower Little Bear Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lower Little Bear Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lower Little Bear Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Lower Little Bear Campground 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
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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
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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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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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