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Avintaquin Campground is located atop scenic Indian Canyon, just off Highway 191 between Duchesne and Helper.
Visitors come to the area for its scenic beauty, wildlife viewing opportunities and to explore the Reservation Ridge Scenic Backway.
Reservation Ridge Scenic Backway accesses the campground. This dirt road is open to off-road vehicles, mountain biking and hiking, and offers beautiful views of the surrounding area. Additional hiking trails are in the area. Avintaquin Creek and numerous springs are nearby.
The campground contains one group site that can accommodate up to 50 people, with several picnic tables, a campfire ring, grills, utility tables and parking for 10 vehicles. Several single-family sites are available, each equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and utility table.
Vault toilets and trash collection are provided, but there is no running water. Campers must bring their own supply.
The campground is situated among towering Douglas fir trees at an elevation of 9,000 feet. A variety of wildlife, including mule deer and elk, make a home around Avintaquin.
From Duchesne, Utah: Take Highway 191 southwest about 30 miles to the top of Indian Canyon. Turn west on Reservation Ridge Road and travel 1 mile to the campground.
From Helper, Utah: Take Highway 191 northeast for 18 miles. Turn west on Reservation Ridge Road and travel 1 mile to the campground.
Nice campground, easy to get into. Self pay. Nice camp spaces.
Although we didn’t stay in this campground. We used it as a lunch stop on a side by side trip. It wasn’t too far off the highway, but far enough to feel like you were in the middle of woods. Campsites were well spaced out. At least when we were there, not a lot of traffic.
Loved this campsite. Cool alpine climate. Shady campsites. Very quiet. We'll definitely be back!
Beautiful campground! There are a lot of tall trees around most of the sites and off roading trails to use an ATV/Side by Side or just to walk and enjoy. Be advised there are a lot of chipmunks and cow patties. We didn't see any cows but saw plenty of their droppings in and around the sites, which is the main reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars. The bathroom we used was clean for a vault toilet and there were a couple receptacles for garbage that we found around the campground. All in all it is a beautiful place!
We loved Avintaquin! The trees are tall and calming and the views of the surrounding mountains are fantastic. Also, very breathable air, it was nice to get up and away. There is a nice trail (hiking/ATV) accessed at the campground that goes through the forest that offers even more views. Really a unique, badlands feel to the area and we look forward to returning.
