Oak Creek Campground
Open seasonally from May through September. Four sites are reservable via Recreation.gov; five sites are first-come, first-served. Payment for walk-up sites is due upon arrival via pay tube.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 4:07AM 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...From noon MDT today 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
High Wind Watch issued October 10 at 4:01AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts in excess of 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers.
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
Oak Creek Campground occupies a shaded canyon at 8,300 feet elevation on Boulder Mountain, part of Fishlake National Forest along the Utah Highway 12 Scenic Byway. The campground lies 19 miles south of Torrey and 17 miles north of Boulder, making it a convenient base for exploring Grand Staircase-Escalante and Capitol Reef. A dense grove of oak, maple, and cottonwood trees lines Oak Creek, providing welcome shade and a pleasant setting for fishing the creek's rainbow trout. The campground has nine sites total: eight single sites and one double site. Sites 6 through 9 are tent-only and reservable through Recreation.gov; the remaining five sites are first-come, first-served and can accommodate tents or small trailers under 20 feet. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump are available during the operating season. This is a pack-it-out facility with no trash service. No hookups or dump station. Quiet hours are enforced 10 PM to 6 AM. ATV use is restricted to arriving and departing your campsite only. No live music or sound systems permitted. Pets must remain leashed.
Directions
From Torrey, Utah, head east on UT-24 (Main Street) for approximately 1 mile. Turn right (south) onto UT-12 and continue for 18.1 miles. Turn left (east) onto Oak Creek Road (FR 169) for approximately 450 feet. The campground is on the right (south) side of the road.
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 | $16 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| 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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