Big Springs - Recreation Site
Open seasonally from April 15 through January 1, weather dependent. No reservations; all sites are first-come, first-served. 16-day stay limit.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Fireworks and Spark Arrestor Order 04-2021-01
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, discharging, or using any kind of firework or other pyrotechnic device. 36 CFR §261.52(t)Operating or using any internal or external combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order as described…
About
Big Springs Dispersed Camping Area sits in scenic Oak Creek Canyon within the Fishlake National Forest, offering a primitive camping experience with some basic amenities. The area features four established dispersed sites, three on the north side of the road and one on the south, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. A vault toilet serves the area, but no potable water is available. This free, first-come first-served camping area is best suited for tent camping and small vehicles. The narrow canyon road does not accommodate trailers as there is no space to turn around. Parking is limited to two vehicles per site. Campers must bring their own firewood (no cutting of branches permitted) and pack out all trash following Leave No Trace principles. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 pm to 6 am. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed at all times. Firearms and fireworks are prohibited. OHVs may only be used for accessing trails and must be registered.
Directions
From Oak City, turn east on Center Street for 0.2 miles, then turn left onto Oak Creek Canyon Road (Forest Road 089) and travel approximately 4.7 miles to the camping area.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Fishlake NF - Big Springs Dispersed Camping |
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