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Summary

Creek Pasture Campground offers 32 camping sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument. It provides visitors breathtaking natural beauty and recreational opportunities such as rock climbing and scenic photography. Campers can also explore nearby attractions like Newspaper Rock and Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.

Overview

Creek Pasture Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximately 5 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 15 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The campground provides 32 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and vault toilets. Each campsite can hold 10 people and 2 vehicles. There is no drinking water at the campground. Reservations are not available for camping at this location. Individual campsites are available on a first come, first served basis upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the site. The Creek Pasture Group Site is available for larger groups, and may be reserved here. The Indian Creek area is generally primitive and undeveloped, with few services.

Recreation

The Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Indian Creek canyon opens to a broad valley rimmed by Wingate Sandstone cliffs known for world-class rock climbing. Prominent geologic features include Lavender Mesa, Bridger Jack Mesa, and North and South Six Shooter Peaks. This spectacular setting and rich archeological resources provide visitors with recreational opportunities such as rock climbing, camping, cultural resource viewing, scenic photography, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) touring on designated routes.

Facilities

Natural Features

The campground is located along the banks of Indian Creek. Creek flow is intermittent, and except for spring or immediately after precipitation, the creek bed is typically dry. Cottonwood trees line the banks of the creek and provide shade at some campsites. A small sandstone cliff lines the west side of the campground.

contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (435) 587-1500.

Nearby Attractions

  • Newspaper Rock
  • Needles District of Canyonlands National Park

Charges & Cancellations

No refunds are available.

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Campground Matrix

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Nearby Campgrounds Distance Notification Rate
Creek Pasture Group Site
Bears Ears National Monument
0.3mi
Superbowl
Bears Ears National Monument
1.5mi
Superbowl Group Site
Bears Ears National Monument
1.6mi
Hamburger Rock
Bears Ears National Monument
2.7mi
Indian Creek Falls Group Site
Bears Ears National Monument
3.6mi
Canyonlands National Park Needles District
Canyonlands National Park
7.0mi 63%
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