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. These campgrounds have been named after the historic bridge they sit next to. There are three different campground loops at this location: Swinging Bridge North, the Equestrian Loop and Swinging Bridge South. Swinging Bridge North Loop has a few cottonwood trees, which are good for shade in the hot summer months, the Equestrian Loop has corrals at each site and a central corral area, while Swinging Bridge South Loop has some shade structures. There is plenty of versatility in this area when it comes to activities and the campgrounds themselves.