Creek Pasture Campground
Creek Pasture Campground is a good option for visitors wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument or be close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. The campground is located north off the Needles Highway (accessed from Utah State Route 211), approximately 5 miles southeast of Canyonlands National Park and 15 miles northwest of Newspaper Rock. The campground provides 32 campsites that each feature a tent/trailer space, a picnic table, a fire ring, and vault toilets. Each campsite can hold 10 people and 2 vehicles. There is no drinking water at the campground. Reservations are not available for camping at this location.
The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.
The group site has its own page: Creek Pasture Group Site.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 32 |
Site guide
32 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 2 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 3 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 4 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 5 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 6 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 7 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 8 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 9 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
| 10 | No / – | 10 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 00:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Creek Pasture Campground is first come, first served and payment must be made upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the campground using cash, check, or the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Turn west off U.S. Route 191 onto Utah State Route 211 and travel approximately 27.2 miles. Turn onto County Road 2382 on the north side of the highway. The campground is located 0.4 miles down the natural surface road.
| Nearest town | Monticello, Utah |
| Coordinates | 38.1661° N, 109.6318° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
No refunds are available.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Gearheads Outdoor Store ↗ | 28 mi |
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Creek Pasture Campground - Utah - Bears Ears National Monument
Worth a stop
- Newspaper Rock
- Needles District of Canyonlands National Park
- 14.9 miHook And Ladder Ohv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Manti-La Sal National Forest begins about 0.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.8 miManti-La Sal National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,414,386 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Indian Creek State ParkSite · Monticello · 13.8 mi
- D.C.C. & P. Inscription "B"Site · Moab · 14 mi
Natural features
The campground is located along the banks of Indian Creek. Creek flow is intermittent, and except for spring or immediately after precipitation, the creek bed is typically dry. Cottonwood trees line the banks of the creek and provide shade at some campsites. A small sandstone cliff lines the west side of the campground.
Recreation
The Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Indian Creek canyon opens to a broad valley rimmed by Wingate Sandstone cliffs known for world-class rock climbing. Prominent geologic features include Lavender Mesa, Bridger Jack Mesa, and North and South Six Shooter Peaks. This spectacular setting and rich archeological resources provide visitors with recreational opportunities such as rock climbing, camping, cultural resource viewing, scenic photography, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) touring on designated routes.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Creek Pasture Campground?
For some sites. The group site takes reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Creek Pasture Campground?
Creek Pasture Campground is first come, first served and payment must be made upon arrival at the self-register kiosk at the campground using cash, check, or the Scan & Pay feature on the Recreation.gov mobile app.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Creek Pasture Campground?
Check-in 00:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Creek Pasture Campground have?
32 sites, including 32 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Creek Pasture Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Creek Pasture Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Creek Pasture Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Creek Pasture Campground?
The Indian Creek area of Bears Ears National Monument has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Creek Pasture Campground?
Monticello, Utah. Newspaper Rock
Source: Getting there
What if Creek Pasture Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Creek Pasture Group Site (0.3 mi), Superbowl Campground (1.5 mi, partly first-come), and Superbowl Group Site (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby