Old Folks Flat
OLD FOLKS FLAT
Part of Manti-La Sal National Forest
Overview
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. This small campground is accessible by paved road by all types of passenger vehicles.
Facilities
This campground is primarily devoted to group sites, but eight single-family campsites are also available. The five group sites can accommodate up to 20, 50 or 60 people and multiple vehicles in adjacent parking areas.Sites are equipped with tables and and a campfire rings with grills. The facility has recently been upgraded with flush toilets and drinking water spigots, but electricity and garbage collection service is not available. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Natural Features
Large spruce trees and aspens cover the campground, offering partial shade. The canyon area has numerous lakes and streams, vibrant summer wildflowers, colorful fall foliage and abundant wildlife. Located just across W State Road 31 is Huntington Creek.
Recreation
Popular activities include fishing, hunting, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing and scenic driving. Nearby Huntington Creek is a Blue Ribbon fishery, offering 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.
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 also on display. Area information is available there as well.
The Bridges Campground, Little Rock Campground, and Huntington Creek are also close by.
Important Notices
- Off-road vehicle use is prohibited within the campground
- Horses are not allowed within the campground
- Click here for more information on the Manti-La Sal National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
- Garbage service is not available at this campground
Available Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING - Wildlife Viewing
- HIKING - Hiking
- CAMPING - Camping
- BIKING - Mountain Biking
Directions
The campground is located 21 miles from Huntington, Utah, along Highway 31.
Contact Information
Phone: 435-384-2372
FERRON-PRICE RANGER DISTRICT115 WEST CANYON ROAD
PO BOX 310
FERRON, UT 84523
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 005, Loop OLD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop OLD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop OLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop OLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop OLD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop OLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop OLD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop OLD, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop OLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
