Indian Creek Falls Group Site
Open for reservations. Reservations required via Recreation.gov at $65 per night. No potable water available. Pack out all trash.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 20 at 8:45PM MDT until July 20 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
FFWGJT The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Deer Creek burn scar in... Western Montrose County in west central Colorado... Northeastern San Juan County in southeastern Utah... * Until 1145 PM MDT. * At 845 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain near the Deer Creek Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flows. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Deer Creek Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Deer Creek Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of Western Montrose and Northeastern San Juan Counties This includes the following streams and drainages... Ice Lake Creek, La Sal Creek, and West Paradox Creek.
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 20 at 10:32AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
ESFGJT Anomalous moisture has become established across portions of eastern Utah and western Colorado. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rain are expected this afternoon and early evening. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour will be possible with the stronger storms. These rates could lead to flash flooding and debris flows especially over steep terrain and recent burn scars. Also, rain over the past several days has lead to saturated soils, which increase the chances for excessive runoff. As a reminder: Keep an eye on our forecasts through the end of the week and stay tuned for updated hydrology alerts if visiting or if you reside below vulnerable terrain to flash flooding and/or debris flows. Storms across the west develop quickly, leaving little room for lead time in flashy terrain.
About
Indian Creek Falls Group Site is an established BLM group campground ideal for larger parties wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek Corridor or access Canyonlands National Park's Needles District. The site is situated in a small bowl just above the terrace of Indian Creek, offering a classic western landscape with panoramic vistas, towering sandstone cliffs and spires, and rolling grasslands. The Indian Creek Corridor has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, OHV use, wildlife viewing, and cultural resource viewing. The area is renowned among climbers for its world-class crack climbing on Wingate sandstone. Both commercial advertisements and major motion pictures have been filmed here due to its iconic western scenery. The group site accommodates up to 50 people and approximately 10 vehicles, with a vehicle-trailer combination counting as two vehicles. Amenities include a vault toilet, fire ring, and picnic tables. There is no potable water available, and campers must pack out all trash. Summer thunderstorms can cause flash flooding, and gusty winds require proper tent securing.
Directions
Turn west off US 191 onto Highway 211 and travel approximately 23 miles. Take the turn off to the north for Lockhart Basin / Hamburger Rock Campground. Travel approximately 2.2 miles and the destination will be on the west side of the road. Located approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 17 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Cworth@BLM.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 587-1500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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