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Dispersed Camping

Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site

Otter Creek, Tamarisk Point Rec Site is located near Otter Creek State Park in Utah. The area features flat terrain with sparse vegetation and is characterized by temperatures ranging from 20°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Otter Creek Reservoir, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating, and the scenic landscapes of Fishlake National Forest.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Otter Creek has an activity for almost everyone. The cold, clear water of this large reservoir offers year-round fishing for rainbow trout. For wildlife watchers, numerous waterfowl, raptors, deer, antelope, and elk abound. If you re an ATV rider, you ll want to try the Paiute ATV trail, which can be accessed from here. The primary activities are fishing and boating although it also serves as a regional staging site for extended and day trips into the surrounding National Forest, Utah State Lands and BLM managed lands by horse, foot, and vehicle. The Richfield Field Office manages day use facilities, dispersed and primitive camping facilities, and fishing access to the Reservoir at Fisherman's Beach, Tamarisk Point, and South Point along the west side of the reservoir. There is no potable water but picnic tables and pit toilets are available. Otter Creek Reservoir is located at the southeastern corner of Paiute County near the town of Antimony. A Utah State Park is located at the south end and provides well developed facilities, while the Richfield BLM maintains several semi-primitive sites along the west side of the lake and dispersed use is available on the east side of the reservoir. The main attraction is fishing and camping. The lands are sagebrush steppe. The Parker Mountains are located to the east, Monroe Mountain and Kingston canyon to the west of the lake, and the Sevier Plateau is to the southwest.

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Location

Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site is located in Utah

Detail location of campground

Directions

Located West of Antimony and North of Otter Creek State Park. Once you reach the West side of the reservoir turn East onto a dirt road. This road will parallel the reservoir until you find Tamarisk Point.

Coordinates

38.25428068 N
111.99058067 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Mar. 25, 2024

Awesome secluded spot

Great spot! The coordinates are incorrect so use the long/lat provided by someone in the comments. Woke up to snow and ducks!

Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed Nov. 6, 2022

Peace paradise

Wonderfully place for a night, Isolated and easy access. The coordinates are not correct, it s on the side of the lake, here are the one we used : 38.224007, -111.979199

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site by Maxime A., November 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site by Maxime A., November 6, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

Quiet, peaceful, beautiful lake!

Beautiful lake in Piute County near Antimony Utah. Large, level spot less than 6 yards from the water. A few large trees provide nice shade. There was even a picnic table.

Decent gravel roads made access easy. There were 3 different vault toilet locations nearby. Otter Creek State Park as well as a couple of RV parks and a store with a cafe are at one end of the lake.

Went kayaking at sunrise, the water was warm and smooth as glass! Be careful finding the right area to put in your kayak. We chose to do so along the shoreline near where we were camped, but sunk mid-calf in mud at the water's edge.

Saw lots of fish jumping in the water as well as ducks, gulls, geese, pelicans and more. Watched a deer stop by for a drink and a cow cross my camping spot.

The downside was pretty much no cell phone coverage.

SiteTamarist Point
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site by Cat F., June 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site by Cat F., June 25, 2021
  • Review photo of Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site by Cat F., June 25, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Otter Creek, Tamerisk Point Rec Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.