Chute Group

USDA Forest Service campground, 2 sites

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.

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 removal service. The large parking area within the campground is dirt. Grassy areas located throughout the site provide nice spots for tents.

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.

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.