Kings Creek
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 36 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
| group rv area nonelectric | 1 |
| Group tent areas | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
39 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 03 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 04 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 05 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 06 | King | Standard | Pull-through | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | |
| 07 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 08 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 09 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 10 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | ||
| 11 | King | Standard | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 140 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Accessibility | Site 23 is listed accessible |
The campground offers two group sites which can be reserved separately or together. The group area is isolated from the main campground and provides privacy for gatherings and events. A large covered pavilion with picnic tables is also included with the group site to provide shade and cover from the weather. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground and reservoir are reached via a partially paved and well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and RVs alike.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Panguitch, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.6125° N, 112.2625° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
28 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 5.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Roam Outdoor Adventure Co. ↗ | 30.6 mi |
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Kings creek campground Tropic resevoir
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miChimney Rock Spur0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miKing Creek Spur0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miKing Creek Trail1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miPaunsaugut ATV Connector1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, ATV and 1 more
- 0.6 miFremont ATV Trail ↗54.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1 miChimney Rock Trail1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Dixie National Forest.
- inDixie National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,711,285 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.
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On the National Register nearby
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- Bryce Canyon Lodge Historic District (Boundary Increase)Historic district · Bryce Canyon · 5.3 mi
- Utah Parks Company Service StationBuilding · Bryce Canyon · 5.3 mi
Natural features
Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in Southern Utah. The campground is nestled among towering pines on a hillside above the reservoir.
Recreation
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. Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful as well, with access from various points within the campground. Tropic Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is within 1/2-mile of the campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing opportunities.
Nearby
Bryce Canyon National Park is located 12 miles from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is ab one hour drive, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Kings Creek?
Sites at Kings Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Kings Creek?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Kings Creek have?
40 sites, including 36 standard sites without power, 1 group picnic area, 1 group rv area nonelectric, and 1 group tent area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Kings Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Kings Creek?
Flush toilets and drinking water are provided.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Kings Creek?
Site 23 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Kings Creek?
Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Kings Creek?
Panguitch, Utah. Bryce Canyon National Park is located 12 miles from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities.
Source: Getting there
What if Kings Creek is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Campground (5.4 mi), Sunset Campground (5.4 mi), and Red Canyon (8.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby