Located just a few hundred yards downstream of the San Rafael campground, this
was built by equestrians for equestrians. Six campsites with pullouts to
accommodate vehicle and horsetrailer surround a central holding pen with 3
separate stalls.

Located just a few hundred yards downstream of the San Rafael campground, this was built by equestrians for equestrians.  Six campsites with pullouts to accommodate vehicle and horsetrailer surround a central holding pen with 3 separate stalls.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Equestrian Campground

## Overview

These campgrounds are located just outside the South end of Buckhorn Draw
where Buckhorn Wash converges with the San Rafael River. Uniquely in the heart
of the Northern San Rafael Swell and part of the San Rafael Recreation Area.
The San Rafael River is adjacent to these campgrounds and separates Swinging
Bridge North and the Equestrian Campground from Swinging Bridge South. The
historic San Rafael Swinging Bridge, Utah's oldest intact suspension bridge, a
160-foot-long suspension bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in
1937 was once the only bridge over the San Rafael River and used until 1990
when the bridge next to it was constructed.

There are three different campground loops at this location: Swinging Bridge
North, the Equestrian Loop and Swinging Bridge South. All three loops have
tent pads, picnic tables, toilets, parking areas and fire rings.

  * Swinging Bridge North Loop consists of 1 large group site and 8 individual campsites containing. It has a few cottonwood trees, which are good for shade in the hot summer months. 

  * Swinging Bridge South Loop has 11 campsites and some shade structures. 

  * The Equestrian Loop has 6 campsites as well as corrals at each site and a central corral area. 

There is no drinking water or trash removal services at these campgrounds.
Please pack it out. Camping at each of these sites is $15 per site per night.

## Recreation

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

## 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.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>These campgrounds are located just outside the South end of Buckhorn Draw where Buckhorn Wash converges with the San Rafael River. Uniquely in the heart of the Northern San Rafael Swell and part of the San Rafael Recreation Area. The San Rafael River is adjacent to these campgrounds and separates Swinging Bridge North and the Equestrian Campground from Swinging Bridge South. The historic San Rafael Swinging Bridge, Utah's oldest intact suspension bridge, a 160-foot-long suspension bridge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1937 was once the only bridge over the San Rafael River and used until 1990 when the bridge next to it was constructed. </p><p>There are three different campground loops at this location: Swinging Bridge North, the Equestrian Loop and Swinging Bridge South. All three loops have tent pads, picnic tables, toilets, parking areas and fire rings. </p><ul><li><p>Swinging Bridge North Loop consists of 1 large group site and 8 individual campsites containing. It has a few cottonwood trees, which are good for shade in the hot summer months. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Swinging Bridge South Loop has 11 campsites and some shade structures. </p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The Equestrian Loop has 6 campsites as well as corrals at each site and a central corral area.  </p></li></ul><p>There is no drinking water or trash removal services at these campgrounds. Please pack it out. Camping at each of these sites is $15 per site per night. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>This campground has many recreation opportunities nearby including: OHV trails, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and much more.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p>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.  </p>
<p>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). </p>
<p>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. </p>

Occupied campsites with cottonwoods and along the San Rafael River

Swinging Bridge North Campground loop

Swinging Bridge South Loop

Campsite with picnic table, fire ring, and corral

Equestrian Loop

Cars, and tents in the campground located close to the San Rafael River

Campground along river

Swinging Bridge North loop

San Rafael Swinging Bridge Campground

The Wedge Overlook offers expansive views of the San Rafael River below and
the Sids Mountain Wilderness Area beyond. It's wild and undeveloped landscape
offers premier backcountry recreation.

The Wedge Overlook offers expansive views of the San Rafael River below and the Sids Mountain Wilderness Area beyond. It's wild and undeveloped landscape offers premier backcountry recreation.

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