Indian Creek (Ut)

Manti-La Sal National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: FERRON, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$50 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (14 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.The campground contains seven large, group-sized campsites that can accommodate from 30 to 70 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/indian-creek-ut to be notified when sites open up.

Indian Creek Campground offers a quiet, remote mountain retreat at 8,000 feet elevation with excellent stargazing and outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, and horseback riding across numerous trails in the surrounding valley.

Wildlife alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Mountain Chickadees, Red-naped Sapsuckers, Sandhill Cranes, and Western Terrestrial and Wandering Garter Snakes present in the area.

Insider tips for Indian Creek (Ut): Book early — federal campground fills quickly during peak season Potter's Pond nearby offers additional picnic opportunities Large group-sized campsites (30-70 people capacity) available for group camping

Skip Indian Creek (Ut) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites despite electric hookup listing discrepancy. You require shower facilities — none available. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

Best time to visit Indian Creek (Ut): May-October — Campground operating season per verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Potters Pond (FERRON, UT), Little Bear Group (FERRON , UT), Lower Little Bear Campground (Ferron, UT), Miller Flat Reservoir Campground (Ferron, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Creek (Ut)

Cell signal at Indian Creek (Ut) (FERRON, UT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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FERRON, UT, UT★ 4.2 (14 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.The campground contains seven large, group-sized campsites that can accommodate from 30 to 70 people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites despite electric hookup listing discrepancy✕ You require shower facilities — none available✕ You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

federal campground fills quickly during peak season

Potter's Pond nearby offers additional picnic opportunities

Large group-sized campsites (30-70 people capacity) available for group camping

Best: May-October

Campground operating season per verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Golden-mantled Ground Squirrels, Mountain Chickadees, Red-naped Sapsuckers, Sandhill Cranes, and Western Terrestrial and Wandering Garter Snakes present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Manti-La Sal National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Manti-La Sal National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Indian Creek (Ut) cost per night?+
Indian Creek (Ut) costs $20–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Indian Creek (Ut) open?+
Indian Creek (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Indian Creek (Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Creek (Ut)?+
Indian Creek (Ut) can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Indian Creek (Ut)?+
Indian Creek (Ut) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Indian Creek (Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Indian Creek (Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Indian Creek (Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
Indian Creek (Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$20 /night★ 4.2 (14)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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