Swift Creek
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Opens in May and operates through September.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 18 at 7:55PM MST until February 19 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. * WHERE...The Wasatch Mountains, and Western Uinta Mountains. * WHEN...Until 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Winter driving conditions are expected.
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…
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Camping Restrictions - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-007 for camping restrictions regarding occupancy and use.
National Forest System Roads and Trails
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-001 regarding: National Forest System Roads and Trails
Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-004 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Cannabis and Alcohol Use
Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-003 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Using a Developed Recreation Site by More Users than is Allowed
Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-002 regarding: Occupancy and Use - Alcohol
Burning Wood Pallets or Construction Debris - Occupancy and Use
Ashley National Forest Order 0401-21-006 prohibiting burning of wood pallets or construction debris
Closure of Fishing on Concrete Boat Ramps withing Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Ashley National Forest Order 050115A1 regarding: Closure of Fishing from Concrete Boat Ramps on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
Avalanche Warning issued February 18 at 5:23AM MST by NWS Salt Lake City UT
AVWSLC * WHAT...The avalanche danger for the warning area is rising to HIGH today. * WHERE...The mountains of Northern, Central, and Southwestern Utah, as well as Southeastern Idaho. * WHEN...The Warning will be effect from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 AM Thursday. * IMPACTS...Recent heavy snow combined with strong wind is creating widespread areas of unstable snow. Both human-triggered and natural avalanches are likely. Avalanches will increase in size and likelihood throughout the day. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...What to do...Avoid all avalanche terrain. Stay off of and out from under slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Carry and know how to use avalanche rescue equipment. Find safer riding conditions on slopes less than 30 degrees with no overhead hazard.
About
Swift Creek Campground sits at just over 8,000 feet elevation near the confluence of Swift Creek and the Yellowstone River in Ashley National Forest. The campground offers a scenic mountain setting with a lovely waterfall nearby and serves as a gateway to the High Uintas Wilderness. A trailhead from the campground provides access to numerous alpine lakes for backpacking and day hiking adventures. The Yellowstone River offers fishing opportunities for brook, brown, and rainbow trout. The campground is situated in the South Slope Western Uinta Mountains region, providing a remote mountain experience. Access requires traveling north from Mountain Home on county roads before turning onto the Yellowstone Road for the final approach. This is a basic campground with restrooms available but no potable water on-site. Quiet time is enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., including all generators. Dogs must be leashed at all times within the campground, and shooting of any type is prohibited. The campground operates at a budget-friendly rate during the summer season.
Directions
From Highway 40 in Duchesne, turn north onto Highway 87. Go 15.5 miles to the Mountain Home turnoff. Turn north onto N 21000 W and continue 2.5 miles toward Mountain Home. From Mountain Home continue north on N 20780 W, County Road 1566 for 4 miles, then turn east onto Yellowstone Road #119. Follow Yellowstone Road north for 11 miles to Swift Creek Campground.
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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 | $8 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 789-1181 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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