San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground
— riverside, hiking
Location: Price, UT, UT
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
These campgrounds are located just outside the South end of Buckhorn Draw where Buckhorn Wash converges with the San Rafael River. Uniquely in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell and part of the San Rafael Recreation Area. The San Rafael River is adjacent to these campgrounds and separates Swinging Bridge North and the Equestrian Campground from Swinging Bridge South.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water
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Affordable camping at $15/night in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell with access to the historic San Rafael Swinging Bridge and the San Rafael River. Campers praise it as "probably the cheapest deal" with basic amenities including fire pits, picnic tables, and tent pads.
Wildlife alert: Midget Faded Rattlesnake, Western Whiptail, and Great Basin Gopher Snake present in the area. Also American Beaver and Ord's Kangaroo Rat.
Insider tips for San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Visit the adjacent San Rafael River and historic 160-foot suspension bridge
Skip San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operation only May-October. You want improved roads — described as primitive by campers.
Best time to visit San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Buckhorn Draw (Price, UT), Temple Mountain Townsite Campground (Hanksville, UT), New Joe’S Campground (Orangeville, UT), South Temple Wash (Ferron, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground
Cell signal at San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground (Price, UT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- 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.
These campgrounds are located just outside the South end of Buckhorn Draw where Buckhorn Wash converges with the San Rafael River. Uniquely in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell and part of the San Rafael Recreation Area. The San Rafael River is adjacent to these campgrounds and separates Swinging Bridge North and the Equestrian Campground from Swinging Bridge South.
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 as this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Visit the adjacent San Rafael River and historic 160-foot suspension bridge
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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