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Closure: Chute group will be closed through the 2013 season due to a wildfire in Central Utah in the Huntington Canyon area.

CHUTE GROUP, UT

part ofManti-LaSal National Forest, US Forest Service
Status: Closed through Wed Sep 04 2013   Season Dates
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Overview

Chute Group Campground is located in beautiful Huntington Canyon, along the Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway on Utah Highway 31. It is situated at an elevation of approximately 8,000 feet. Many recreational activities are available, including hiking, biking and fishing.

Natural Features:

Large spruce trees offer shade throughout the site. Grassy meadows and thick stands of willow trees line Huntington Creek, which flows next to the campground. The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife.

Recreation:

Popular activities enjoyed by visitors to the area include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, providing high quality fishing for brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout.

The 4-mile Left Fork of the Huntington National Recreation Trail is nearby and open to hikers and horseback riders. The 10-mile Fish Creek Trail, for hiking, biking and horseback riding is also close by.

Facilities:

The campground offers one large-group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 people. An accessible vault toilet is provided, but there is no drinking water, electricity or garbage service. A large parking area within the campground is dirt. Grassy areas located throughout the site provide nice spots for tents.

Nearby Attractions:

The Huntington Canyon National Scenic Byway is part of the 86-mile Energy Loop. It offers stunning mountain and lake views as it tops 10,000 feet in elevation.

The historic Stuart Guard Station Visitor Center is nearby, offering a glimpse of the 1930s life of a ranger and his family who once lived there. Exhibits of Civilian Conservation Corps projects and original equipment are on display. Area information is available there as well.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
  • Campfire Rings
  • Creek Access
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Group Camping
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Mountain Biking
  • Parking Area
  • Vault Toilets
  • Wildlife Viewing
Know Before You Go
  • Drinking water is not available; please bring your own
  • No livestock allowed
  • Click here for more information on the Manti-La Sal National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.55194, -111.17556
39°33'7"N, 111°10'32"W

The campground is located about 26 miles west of Huntington, Utah, along Utah Highway 31.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

CHUTE GROUP
599 W. PRICE RIVER DR.
PRICE UT 84501

Phone Number:

Information: (435)384-2372
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