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UT |
| description |
The name of both the town and reservoir honors the three Huntington brothers, Oliver, William, and Dimick, who first explored this area in 1855. Dimick was an interpreter for the local Indians; William was famed as a scout and explorer; and Oliver was an official recorder for the unsuccessful Elk Mountain Mission to Moab. The town of Huntington was founded in 1877. |
| drivingDirection |
From Salt Lake City: Take Interstate 15 south to State Road 6(Exit 261). Take State Road 6 southeast to State Road 10(Exit 241). Travel 19 miles south on State Road 10 to the park. |
| facilitiesDescription |
Facilities include 25 camp sites, numerous picnic sites, modern restrooms, showers, sewage disposal station, boat launching and a large covered group-use pavilion. |
| facility |
Huntington State Park |
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344391 |
| fullReservationUrl |
http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=344391&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
All pull-through sites are too narrow to handle newertrailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes with slide outs. Thesevisitors must request a back-in site. No parking is allowed outside the park. A 25-boat capacity limit on the water is enforced at alltimes. No overnight group camping area. Regular camping facilities are closed October 15 throughApril 1st. Camping is allowed in the day-use parking areasduring winter. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, San Rafael Swell and Joes Valley |
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| orientationDescription |
Sandstone cliffs and chiseled peaks are a spectacular backdrop to Huntington State Park. |
| recreationDescription |
The small reservoir is ideal for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. |