Lower Little Bear Campground

Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah

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As of September 2026, Lower Little Bear Campground is a campground in Manti-La Sal National Forest, Utah with 2 campsites. Lower Little Bear Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lower Little Bear Campground is located at 39.4434° N, 111.1364° W.

Lower Little Bear Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Campsites at Lower Little Bear Campground

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography, horse riding.

About Lower Little Bear Campground

Overview

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. This campground is sought after by campers looking for solitude outside of a typical campground setting.

This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you can pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app. Download the free Recreation.gov mobile app on Android or iOS prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

Recreation

Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, and scenic driving. The six-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail, for hiking and horses, is nearby, as is the 10-mile Fish Creek trail, for hiking, biking and horses.

Huntington Pipeline Trail: 3.5 Miles
Left Fork of Huntington National Recreational Trail: 6 Miles
Tie Fork/Wild Cattle/Pole Canyon Trails: 7+ Miles
Horse Canyon Trails: 8+ Miles

Facilities

Lower Little Bear provides a double site that can accommodate 12 people and a group site that can accommodate 40 people. At this campground you will find graveled parking spur, picnic tables, Dutch oven stands, serving tables, pedestal grills and fire ring with benches. This campground does not have water on site but potable water can be located at Stuart Guard Station 7 miles away. There is also no restroom on site but a restroom can be accessed 1/3 mile north of Lower Little Bear Campground.

Natural Features

The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage, and abundant wildlife.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (435) 384-2372.

Rules and notices at Lower Little Bear Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Lower Little Bear Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

*On-site payment using QR code

*1 Double site, and 1 Group site

*Picnic table, and fire ring

*Camping fee $5/Night Per Vehicle

*Pets Must be Leashed

*Trash Pack it in Pack it out

*14 day camping limit

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Lower Little Bear Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lower Little Bear Campground?

Lower Little Bear Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lower Little Bear Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lower Little Bear Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lower Little Bear Campground have?

Lower Little Bear Campground has 2 campsites.