Established Camping
Indian Creek Falls Group Site
Indian Creek Falls Group Site is located near Monticello, UT, within Bears Ears National Monument. The terrain consists of rocky landscapes and open spaces. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s°F during summer to lows in the 20s°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of Bears Ears and the historic sites within the national monument.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
Bears Ears National Monument
Overview
The Indian Creek Falls Group Site is ideal for groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek Corridor or to be close to Canyonlands National Park. The site is situated in a small bowl just above the terrace of Indian Creek. Except for three Bureau of Land Management developed recreational facilities and the Dugout Ranch, the Indian Creek Corridor is generally primitive and undeveloped. 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 Corridor 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 Indian Creek Corridor 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.
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 interior of the valley is a classic western landscape with panoramic vistas, towering sandstone cliffs and spires, and rolling grasslands.
Nearby Attractions
Indian Creek Falls is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and Bears Ears National Moument (Indian Creek Unit).
Fee Info
$65 per night
Location
Indian Creek Falls Group Site is located in Utah
Directions
Turn west off US 191 onto Highway 211 and travel approximately 23 miles. Take the turn off to the north for Lockhart Basin / Hamburger Rock Campground. Travel approximately 2.2 miles and the destination will be on the west side of the road. It is located approximately 3 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 17 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock.
Address
BLM MONTICELLO FIELD OFFICE
PO BOX 7
Monticello, UT 84535
Coordinates
38.205387 N
109.674383 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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Site Types
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 4 hrs 7 min from Grand Junction
- 4 hrs 17 min from Farmington
- 5 hrs 32 min from Provo
- 6 hrs 3 min from Salt Lake City