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.
Flood Watch issued August 30 at 4:18AM MDT until August 31 at 12:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of Colorado, including the following areas, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Flat Tops, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys, Grand Valley, Grand and Battlement Mesas, Northwest San Juan Mountains, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus, Southwest San Juan Mountains, Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide, Upper Gunnison River Valley and West Elk and Sawatch Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains, Southeast Utah and Tavaputs Plateau. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars will also be especially susceptible and these include the Lee and Elk RX, Gold Mountain and Elk, Ferris, and Babylon burn scars to name a few. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Monsoonal moisture will remain across the area today and will support thunderstorms and showers with heavy rainfall across the watch area. Several rounds of heavier rain are expected increasing the chance for flash flooding especially in our more susceptible areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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