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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: 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.