Kings Creek
Dixie National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Cedar City, UT, UT
Price: From $25 per night
Price range: $25–$45 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring local ATV trails.Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/kings-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Kings Creek offers spacious, well-separated campsites on the west side of Tropic Reservoir at 8,000 feet elevation with excellent access to ATV trails, hiking, and boating. Reviewers praise its beauty, cleanliness, and proximity to Bryce Canyon (approximately 20 minutes away).
Wildlife alert: Utah Prairie Dog, Pronghorn, Mule Deer, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Common Raven, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Pygmy Nuthatch, and Greater Short-horned Lizard present in the area.
Insider tips for Kings Creek: Book early as a federal campground with limited 39 sites Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile; Great Western Trail nearby for enthusiasts Firewood gathering available on-site according to camper reports
Skip Kings Creek if: You need RV hookups — none available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require shower facilities — not confirmed as available. You're visiting outside May-October seasonal closure dates.
Best time to visit Kings Creek: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: North Campground (Ut) (BRYCE, UT), Ruby’s Inn RV Park & Campground (Bryce Canyon City, UT), Podunk Guard Station (PANGUITCH, UT), Pine Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Kings Creek
Cell signal at Kings Creek (Cedar City, 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.
Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring local ATV trails.Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as a federal campground with limited 39 sites
Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile; Great Western Trail nearby for enthusiasts
Firewood gathering available on-site according to camper reports
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Panguitch, Utah, travel 7 miles south on Hwy 89 to Scenic Hwy 12. Travel Hwy 12 for 11 miles to East Fork Road. Travel East Fork Road 7 miles to Tropic Reservoir and Kings Creek Campground. Turn immediately after the sign for the campground, and continue .5 miles to the campground located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dixie National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dixie National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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