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San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

These campgrounds are located just outside the South end of Buckhorn Draw where Buckhorn Wash converges with the San Rafael River. This recreation site is located in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell, where Buckhorn Wash joins with the San Rafael River.

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Natural Features

This recreation site is located in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell, where Buckhorn Wash joins with the San Rafael River. These campsites sit atop the banks of the San Rafael River and are bordered by the lofty escarpment of Buckhorn Draw to the North and large buttes such as Assembly Hall Peak and Window Blind Peak to the Southeast which can be viewed from all three campgrounds. Bottle Neck Peak is a few minute drive south along the Buckhorn Wash road located on the West side. Also visible from the campgrounds is the end of the Little Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River, campers who journey to the Wedge Overlook are rewarded with stunning views of The Little Grand Canyon. Common wildlife sightings are Mule Deer, Antelope, and Bighorn Sheep which may be seen in the morning or evening hours.

Recreation

This campground has many recreation opportunities nearby including: OHV trails, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and much more.

Nearby Attractions

Nearby attractions include: The historic San Rafael Swinging Bridge for which the campgrounds are named. Access to the southern trail head for the Little Grand Canyon hiking trail (a 17-mile point to point hiking trail with numerous river crossings). This trail is not maintained. Assembly Hall Peak and Window Blind Peak which are located to the south east and can be viewed from all three campgrounds. Bottle Neck Peak which is a few minute drive south along the Buck Horn Wash road located on the west side. Mexican Mountain Road the entry road for the North and Equestrian Campgrounds is 30 mile out and back, semi-primitive dirt road (4WD and high clearance advised) leading to primitive hiking trails, rock climbing routes and technical canyoneering routes. Buck Horn Draw which contains: Native American rock art; the Cow, Calf and Pine Canyon hiking trails; the Buckhorn Dinosaur Track; Furniture Draw, a non-technical entry level slot canyon; numerous rock climbing routes; and the MK Tunnels (1950's Cold War explosive test sites). Other Nearby attactions include: Jurassic National Monument and the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, Open seasonally (April thru October) Thursday - Sunday from (10 am to 5 pm). The Wedge Overlook, overlooking the LIttle Grand Canyon of the San Rafael River Corridor. Good Water Rim Mountain Bike Trail a 17-mile non-motorized single track trail. Cane Wash Road intersects with Buckhorn Draw Road several miles south of Swinging Bridge Campground and can be used to access Fix-It Pass, Coal Wash and the Devils Race Track.

Important notices

This location is split into 3 loops Swinging Bridge North, the Equestrian Campground and Swinging Bridge South. All sites are first come first serve. Swinging Bridge North has 6 sites, the Equestrian Campground has 6 sites each with its own corral, and Swinging Bridge South has 11 sites. No trash or water services are available at these locations. Located about 20 miles north of Exit 131 off of I-70 on Buck Horn Draw Road and roughly 55 miles south of Price, Utah (depending on route). Nearby towns include Green River, Utah which is roughly 50 miles away (depending on route), Castledale, Utah which is roughly 27 miles away (depending on route) and Huntington, Utah which is roughly 29 miles way (depending on route.) All towns have grocery stores and gas stations. There is limited cell phone reception at the campgrounds (depending on carrier) more reliable reception can be found at the top of Buck Horn Draw.

Surrounding campgrounds

Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.

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