San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground in UT -- Campground & RV Camping

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San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground in UT

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22 mi from Castle Dale

Maps 5,125 ft

Official campground & reservations ↗

$15 per night
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Road Access

Difficult
  • Road difficulty 4 of 5: a difficult drive in.
  • Recorded as maintained only for low-range 4WD, pitching to 2%.
No drinking water

Campground details

24 sitesNo water hookupsFires allowed

Setting

Limited privacy

Situated along the San Rafael River where Buckhorn Wash joins the gorge, this campground has three distinct loops: Swinging Bridge North, Swinging Bridge South, and an Equestrian Loop. Sites feature tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and toilets, while the equestrian area adds individual and central horse corrals. Cottonwoods and shade shelters sit below the high cliffs of Buckhorn Draw and nearby peaks. The historic 1937 San Rafael Swinging Bridge spans the river alongside, and trails like the 17-mile Little Grand Canyon path stem from the area. Drinking water is not provided.

  • Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, a 24-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
  • Assembly Hall Peak stands 1,245 ft above the map pin, 0.8 miles southeast.
  • San Rafael River runs 0.1 mi off.
  • 24 on the water.

Rules

  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–66°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Starlink Radar

Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy

Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 98 of 100.

Tree cover0%30m sat. est.