Kings Creek

KINGS CREEK

Overview

Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring local ATV trails.

Facilities

The campground offers two group sites which can be reserved separately or together. The group area is isolated from the main campground and provides privacy for gatherings and events. A large covered pavilion with picnic tables is also included with the group site to provide shade and cover from the weather. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground and reservoir are reached via a partially paved and well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and RVs alike.

Natural Features

Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in Southern Utah. The campground is nestled among towering pines on a hillside above the reservoir.

Recreation

Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.

Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful as well, with access from various points within the campground.

Tropic Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is within 1/2-mile of the the campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

Bryce Canyon National Park is located 12 miles from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is ab one hour drive, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.

Important Notices

CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.
ATVs are only allowed to enter and exit campsite and must remain on roadways and parking spurs
Click here to learn more about the Dixie National Forest
Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
A daily fee will be charged and collected at the campground for extra vehicles. Come prepared to pay onsite.
Absolutely no target practice is allowed in the campgrounds, this includes all firearms, archery, air guns and sling shots.
Any accepted senior passes must be entered for the discount at the time of booking for single sites only.
Customer Service Please Contact Recreation.gov at 1800-342-2267, or the concessionaire American Land and Leisure at 877-444-6777, 801-226-3564 or Help.Dixie.Powell@AmericanLL.com

Available Activities

Hiking - Hiking
Camping - Camping
Boating - Boating
Biking - Biking
Canoeing - Canoeing
Fishing - Fishing
Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
Off Highway Vehicle Trails - Off Highway Vehicle Trails
Hunting - Hunting

Directions

From Panguitch, Utah, travel 7 miles south on Hwy 89 to Scenic Hwy 12. Travel Hwy 12 for 11 miles to East Fork Road. Travel East Fork Road 7 miles to Tropic Reservoir and Kings Creek Campground. Turn immediately after the sign for the campground, and continue .5 miles to the campground located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir.

Contact Information

Phone: 801-226-3564

820 North Main
Cedar City, UT 84721

PO Box 80
225 East Center Street
Panguitch, UT 84759

Rental Options

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