Dixie National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT
Price: From $23 per night
Price range: $23–$60 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Season: May through October
Spruces Campground on the shores of Navajo Lake, provides a spectacular setting for boating, canoeing, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. Take advantage of several outstanding hiking and biking trails or just relax and enjoy the cool, crisp mountain air. The popular Virgin Rim River Trail is located just .5 miles from the campground.Navajo Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunitites.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Spruces Campground sits on the shores of Navajo Lake with spectacular views and excellent access to fishing, boating, hiking, and biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, well-maintained bathrooms, and friendly host.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Elk, American Pronghorn, Clark's Nutcrackers, and Williamson's Sapsuckers have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites. Virgin Rim River Trail is just 0.5 miles away for hiking access. Navajo Lake offers crystal clear water for fishing, canoeing, and paddleboarding. Arrive via Scenic Byway SR 14 east from Cedar City — a scenic drive itself.
Skip Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf) if: You need RV hookups — this campground is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You want guaranteed shade at your site — reviewers noted lack of trees at some sites.. You're visiting outside May through October — seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf): May-October — Official operating season for Spruces Campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Navajo Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT), Te-Ah (CEDAR CITY, UT), Duck Creek (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT).
Cell signal at Spruces Campground (Dixie Nf) (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.
Spruces Campground on the shores of Navajo Lake, provides a spectacular setting for boating, canoeing, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. Take advantage of several outstanding hiking and biking trails or just relax and enjoy the cool, crisp mountain air. The popular Virgin Rim River Trail is located just .5 miles from the campground.Navajo Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunitites.
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Book early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites.
Virgin Rim River Trail is just 0.5 miles away for hiking access.
Navajo Lake offers crystal clear water for fishing, canoeing, and paddleboarding.
Arrive via Scenic Byway SR 14 east from Cedar City
a scenic drive itself.
Official operating season for Spruces Campground.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









Go east from Cedar City on Scenic Byway SR 14, 25 miles to the Navajo Lake road turnoff to the south. Follow the Navajo Lake road 7 miles to Spruces campground.
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