Old Folks Flat
Manti-La Sal National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: FERRON, UT, UT
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$75 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
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Small, well-maintained campground in scenic Huntington Canyon at 8,600 feet elevation offering hiking, biking, and fishing. Google reviewers praise its cleanliness, spacious layout, and proximity to recreational trails without ATV noise.
Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, Wapiti, Golden Eagle, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Red-naped Sapsucker documented in area
Insider tips for Old Folks Flat: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 9 sites Site 7 has large gravel parking suitable for multiple vehicles and trailers Group site 3 available but closer to neighboring campers; better for groups than solo travelers Located 21 miles from Huntington, UT via Highway 31
Skip Old Folks Flat if: You need full RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You want solitude—satellite photos may differ from actual site layout per reviewer experience.
Best time to visit Old Folks Flat: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Little Rock Campground (Ferron, UT), Chute Group (FERRON , UT), Bridges Campground (FERRON, UT), Big Rock Group (FERRON , UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Folks Flat
Cell signal at Old Folks Flat (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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites
Site 7 has large gravel parking suitable for multiple vehicles and trailers
Group site 3 available but closer to neighboring campers; better for groups than solo travelers
Located 21 miles from Huntington, UT via Highway 31
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
The campground is located 21 miles from Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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