Established Camping
Indian Creek (UT)
Indian Creek in Utah is located near the Manti-La Sal National Forest, featuring rugged terrain with canyons and mesas. Temperatures can range from highs in the 80s°F during summer to lows in the 20s°F in winter. Nearby attractions include the scenic Skyline Drive and the historic Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry.
Description
US Forest Service
Manti-La Sal National Forest
Overview
Indian Creek Campground is located in a high mountain valley surrounded by beautiful peaks, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the area trails on foot, and by horse and on off-road vehicles.
Recreation
Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.
Facilities
The campground contains seven large, group-sized campsites that can accommodate from 30 to 70 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no electricity or garbage service are available within the campground. Roads and spurs within the campground are dirt. It can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Cottonwood Creek Road, which providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs.
Natural Features
Indian Creek is situated in Upper Joe's Valley, on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. A grove of aspens forests the site, offering only limited shade, but bright autumn color. Sagebrush and pines dot the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Potters Pond is nearby, offering great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing. The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed close by and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. Trails there are suitable for all riding levels.
Location
Indian Creek (UT) is located in Utah
Directions
From Orangeville, Utah, travel northwest on State Route 29 for approximately seven miles. Turn onto Cottonwood Creek Road 040 and travel north for 12 miles, to Upper Joe's Valley. Continue to the campground.
Address
FERRON/PRICE RANGER DISTRICT
115 WEST CANYON ROAD
PO BOX 310
Ferron, UT 84523
Coordinates
39.4427778 N
111.2375 W
Detours Nearby
Willow Creek Road - Dispersed Site
1 hr 51 min away
LZJ Ranch's Hiawatha Hideout!
1 hr 55 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Provo
- 2 hrs 29 min from Salt Lake City
- 2 hrs 57 min from Ogden
- 3 hrs 50 min from Grand Junction
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
