Creek-side camping draws visitors to Blue Spruce, where a seasonal water source flows near forested and open terrain within Dixie National Forest. The US Forest Service operates this established campground from late May through early September, providing drinking water and toilet facilities for guests. RVs are limited to 18 feet maximum length due to site constraints.
The rough access road requires careful navigation, particularly for larger rigs approaching the length limit. Campers can explore nearby Posy Lake Campground for additional forest camping options. Reserve early for peak summer months when this creek-adjacent location fills quickly.
Description
Overview Blue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the summer. It is close to several trails open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountian biking. It is also close to the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness area in which only hiking is allowed. Facilities 4 single campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings/grills 2 double site with picnic tables, and fire rings/grills Drinking water (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Vault toilet No garbage disposal, please pack it out
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Location
Public CampgroundBlue Spruce is located in Utah
Directions
From Escalante, turn north on the Hells Backbone Road. At 0.7 miles the road will fork, stay right. After 3.5 miles the road will turn to dirt and is now called Forest Road 153 (FR 153). At 13.6 miles the road will fork, turn right following the sign to “Hells Backbone Bridge” (FR 153). At 18 miles turn left on FR 145 to Blue Spruce Campground.
Coordinates
37.97400025 N
111.65100075 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 29 min from St. George, UT
- 3 hrs 44 min from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 27 min from Grand Junction, CO
- 5 hrs 52 min from Flagstaff, AZ
