Established Camping
Creek Pasture Group Site
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Stage I fire restrictions: Campfires using charcoal, solid fuels, or any ash-producing fuel, except in permanently constructed cement or metal fire pits located in agency developed campgrounds and picnic areas.
No Wood or Charcoal Fires Allowed - Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in Effect All wood and charcoal fires, including in fire grates, grills, or fire pans at campgrounds, picnic areas, or river camps are prohibited. Pressurized gas and liquid fuel stoves with on/off switches are allowed. No smoking outdoors. Per 36 CFR 1.5(f).
Creek Pasture Group Site is located near Monticello, Utah, within the Bears Ears National Monument. The area features rocky terrain with sparse vegetation, offering a rugged landscape for campers. Temperatures can range from highs in the 90s°F during summer to lows around 20°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and Newspaper Rock State Historic Monument, providing opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
Overview
The Creek Pasture Group Site at Creek Pasture Campground is ideal for large groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area, or camp close to the Bears Ears National Monument Indian Creek Unit of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The Indian Creek area is generally primitive and undeveloped, with few services. The Indian Creek area is a popular filming area because of its classical "western" look. Both commercial advertisements and major motion pictures have been filmed in the area.
Recreation
The Indian Creek area has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and numerous recreational opportunities. Spectacular landscapes along with rich archeological resources provide visitors with an abundance of recreational opportunities. These opportunities include: hiking, biking, cultural resource viewing, camping, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, rock climbing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, sightseeing and scenic photography. These features attract visitors from around the world, who recreate both privately and by hiring commercial outfitters.
Facilities
The Creek Pasture Group Site is located along the northwestern edge of the Creek Pasture Campground and features tent and trailer space, picnic tables, a fire ring, a vault toilet, and a shade structure. The site can hold approximately 20 vehicles, with a vehicle and trailer counting as two vehicles. There is no drinking water provided.
Natural Features
Indian Creek consists of a broad, gently rolling valley bracketed by the sandstone cliffs of Harts Point to the northeast and Bridger Jack Mesa to the southwest. The valley is bisected by both the major thoroughfare of Highway 211 and Indian Creek itself. From Highway 211 the interior of the valley is a classic western landscape with panoramic vistas, towering sandstone cliffs and spires, and rolling grasslands.
Nearby Attractions
Creek Pasture is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and the Bears Ears National Monument Indian Creek Unit.
Fee Info
$65 per night
Location
Creek Pasture Group Site is located in Utah
Directions
Turn west off US 191 onto Highway 211 and travel approximately 27 miles. The turn off to the campground is on the north side of the highway. It is located approximately 7.5 miles southeast of the Canyonlands National Park visitor's center and 14.5 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The group site is on the north end of the campground.
Address
BLM MONTICELLO FIELD OFFICE
PO BOX 7
Monticello, UT 84535
Coordinates
38.1702778 N
109.6338889 W
Detours Nearby
Hamburger Rock Dispersed Camping
12 min away
Balcony Arch
2 hrs 21 min away
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 52 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 3 min from Farmington
- 5 hrs 17 min from Provo
- 5 hrs 48 min from Salt Lake City
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
