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.

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Cedar City, UT, UT★ 4.5 (8 reviews)From $25/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV140 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsBoat Launch

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 — 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground.

Things to do nearby

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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: 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.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Kings Creek cost per night?+
Kings Creek costs $25–$45 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Kings Creek open?+
Kings Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Kings Creek have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Kings Creek?+
Kings Creek can accommodate RVs up to 55 feet.
How do I make reservations at Kings Creek?+
Kings Creek 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 Kings Creek?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Kings Creek is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Kings Creek open, and what are check-in times?+
Kings Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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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
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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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$25 /night★ 4.5 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

North Campground (Ut)

BRYCE, UT

From $30/night

Ruby’s Inn RV Park & Campground

Bryce Canyon City, UT

From $47/night

Podunk Guard Station

PANGUITCH, UT

From $30/night

Pine Lake Campground

CEDAR CITY, UT

From $24/night

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