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

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-folks-flat to be notified when sites open up.

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.

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FERRON, UT, UT★ 4.2 (26 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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.
ToiletsFlush toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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

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 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

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, Wapiti, Golden Eagle, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Red-naped Sapsucker documented in area

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is located 21 miles from 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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Old Folks Flat cost per night?+
Old Folks Flat costs $10–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Old Folks Flat open?+
Old Folks Flat is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Old Folks Flat have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Old Folks Flat?+
Old Folks Flat can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Old Folks Flat?+
Old Folks Flat 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 Old Folks Flat?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Old Folks Flat is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Old Folks Flat open, and what are check-in times?+
Old Folks Flat 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
airquality.googleapis.com
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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$10 /night★ 4.2 (26)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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