Rocky Peak Campground
Three Peaks Recreation Area — riverside, hiking
Location: Cedar City, UT, UT
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$40 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (58 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Rocky Peak Campground is located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, which is one of the largest designated recreation areas in Cedar City, UT. In 2006, Three Peaks was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area. What previously existed as a local open space playground has since been developed into a recreation area to meet the needs of almost any outdoor enthusiast.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rocky-peak-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Highly-rated federal campground (4.8/5 stars) with excellent access to Three Peaks Recreation Area and diverse activities including hiking, biking, disc golf, and ATV trails. Campers praise its cleanliness, friendly rangers, and spacious sites with valley views.
Wildlife alert: Utah Prairie Dog, Gray Fox, Pronghorn, Red-tailed Hawk, Northern Desert Nightsnake, Utah Mountain Kingsnake, and Long-nosed Leopard Lizard documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rocky Peak Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly during peak season Site #11 is leveled and offers views over Cedar Valley Visit in spring or fall to avoid extreme summer heat reported by campers
Skip Rocky Peak Campground if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups at most sites. You prefer summer camping — campground gets very hot during summer months. You require running water at your site — vault toilets and drinking water only.
Best time to visit Rocky Peak Campground: May-June — Opening months avoid peak summer heat while offering full seasonal operations. September-October — Cooler temperatures than summer; campground remains open through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Pyramid Ridge Campground (Cedar City, UT), Cedar Canyon (CEDAR CITY, UT), Deer Haven (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rocky Peak Campground
Cell signal at Rocky Peak Campground (Cedar City, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
The Rocky Peak Campground is located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, which is one of the largest designated recreation areas in Cedar City, UT. In 2006, Three Peaks was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area. What previously existed as a local open space playground has since been developed into a recreation area to meet the needs of almost any outdoor enthusiast.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills quickly during peak season
Site #11 is leveled and offers views over Cedar Valley
Visit in spring or fall to avoid extreme summer heat reported by campers
Opening months avoid peak summer heat while offering full seasonal operations
Cooler temperatures than summer; campground remains open through October
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
From Cedar City, take Main Street (UT-130) north and take the third exit in the roundabout onto Midvalley Road. After 6 miles on Midvalley Road, continue straight and follow the road through Three Peaks Recreation Area. The campground is on the left shortly after the road transitions from pavement to dirt.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Three Peaks Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Three Peaks Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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