Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)

Fishlake National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: FILLMORE, UT, UT

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$80 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13 reviews)

Season: May through October

Oak Creek Campground is located in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon of central Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local off-road vehicle trails.Rainbow trout fishing in the cool waters of Oak Creek is a popular activity. Campers enjoy splashing in the creek on hot summer days.

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

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

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

Oak Creek Campground offers scenic camping in Fishlake National Forest with well-maintained facilities and a friendly camp host. Rainbow trout fishing in Oak Creek and nearby off-road vehicle trails are popular activities, with campers praising the immaculate grounds and quiet atmosphere.

Wildlife alert: House Sparrow, Merlin, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Diadophis punctatus regalis (Regal Ringneck Snake), and Western Yellow-bellied Racer present within 8km.

Insider tips for Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Arrive mid-May or later when bathrooms are fully operational. Pack out your trash during early season visits.

Skip Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You need camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only.. You visit November through April—campground is closed..

Best time to visit Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut): May-June — Campground opens in May; mid-May visitors reported beautiful sites with open bathrooms and babbling brook.. September-October — Fall confirmed as a beautiful time to visit before seasonal closure in October..

Nearby campgrounds: Maple Grove (FILLMORE, UT), Maple Canyon (EPHRAIM, UT), Twin Lake Campground (Ephraim, UT), Manti Community (EPHRAIM, UT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)

Cell signal at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) (FILLMORE, 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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Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)

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FILLMORE, UT, UT★ 4.5 (13 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Oak Creek Campground is located in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon of central Utah’s Fishlake National Forest. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local off-road vehicle trails.Rainbow trout fishing in the cool waters of Oak Creek is a popular activity. Campers enjoy splashing in the creek on hot summer days.

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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 RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You need camping outside May through October—seasonal operations only.✕ You visit November through April—campground is closed.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand.

Arrive mid-May or later when bathrooms are fully operational.

Pack out your trash during early season visits.

Best: May-June

Campground opens in May; mid-May visitors reported beautiful sites with open bathrooms and babbling brook.

Best: September-October

Fall confirmed as a beautiful time to visit before seasonal closure in October.

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: House Sparrow, Merlin, House Finch, American Goldfinch, Diadophis punctatus regalis (Regal Ringneck Snake), and Western Yellow-bellied Racer present within 8km.

Location

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Getting there →

From Oak City, Utah, travel east on Center Street 4.25 miles 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 — Fishlake National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Fishlake National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) cost per night?+
Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) costs $20–$80 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) open?+
Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)?+
Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)?+
Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, 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 Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) open, and what are check-in times?+
Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, Ut) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Oak Creek Campground MapMillard County Tourism
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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★ 4.5 (13)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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