Lower Pleasant Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operates May through mid-October on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Potable water is available during the operating season. Dry camping is permitted in shoulder months as access and weather allow.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:47PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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.
About
Lower Pleasant Creek Campground is a compact 5-site campground nestled in the mountains of Fishlake National Forest at approximately 8,600 feet elevation. The campground is shaded by stands of ponderosa pine that provide wind protection and a pleasant camping atmosphere. Each site includes a picnic table and paved parking. Vault toilets are available, and potable water is provided from May through mid-October. The campground is conveniently located just off Highway 12, approximately 18 miles from Torrey and 19 miles from Boulder, Utah. Anglers will appreciate proximity to Lower Bowns Reservoir and Lower Pleasant Creek for trout fishing. The area offers extensive trails for hiking, mountain biking, and off-highway vehicle use, with the Great Western Trail passing nearby. Managed by High Country Recreation under a concessionaire permit, the campground enforces a 16-day camping limit and quiet hours between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Campers should bring their own firewood as cutting branches is prohibited. RVs over 26 feet are not recommended due to site constraints.
Directions
The Lower Pleasant Creek Campground is 17.9 miles southeast of Torrey, Utah. Head east on UT-24 (Main Street) for approximately 1 mile. Turn right (south) onto UT-12 for 17 miles. Lower Pleasant Creek Campground will be on the left (east) side of the road just south of Upper Pleasant Creek Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 26ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| highcountryrec@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 896-1020 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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