U.S. Forest Service · Fishlake National Forest · Fillmore, UT

Oak Creek Campground

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.

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Oak Creek CampgroundOak Creek Grassy AreaVault Toilet Upper Loop AreaOAK CREEK
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Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
Group sites4
Host/management2
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

21 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001Lower LoopStandardBack-in25GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes
003Lower LoopStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes
004Lower LoopStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes
005Lower LoopStandardBack-in30GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes
006Lower LoopStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes
GROUP1OAK CREEKGroup24GravelPartialNo / –32 / 10Yes
GROUP2OAK CREEKGroupBack-inGravelPartialNo / –32 / 5Yes
GROUP3OAK CREEKGroupBack-inGravelPartialNo / –32 / 5Yes
GROUP4OAK CREEKGroupBack-inGravel32 / 5Yes
007Upper LoopStandardBack-in35GravelPartialNo / –10 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length45 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground contains four reservable group sites. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. An amphitheater, volleyball court and play field are located on-site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestFishlake National Forest
BookingAll reservations are taken for Reservations for group units are sites one through four.
FeesUpper and Lower Loop units are first-come first-served. Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020.
RulesCamping is limited to 16 consecutive days. OHVs are allowed for ingress and egress only.

Fishlake National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Oak Creek Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.26 inches of precipitation, 7.2 inches of snowFebruary: 1.31 inches of precipitation, 6.5 inches of snowMarch: 1.83 inches of precipitation, 5.9 inches of snowApril: 1.80 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowMay: 1.45 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJune: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.35 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowNovember: 0.99 inches of precipitation, 3.6 inches of snowDecember: 1.37 inches of precipitation, 6.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.3°F averageFebruary: 34.1°F averageMarch: 42.7°F averageApril: 48.6°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 70.4°F averageJuly: 78.8°F averageAugust: 76.7°F averageSeptember: 66.7°F averageOctober: 52.7°F averageNovember: 39.3°F averageDecember: 29.3°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Oak City, 3 miles from the campground at 5,095 feet, station USC00426357 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 14 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 33 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Oak City, Utah, travel east on Center Street 4.25 miles to the campground.

Nearest townFillmore, Utah
Coordinates39.3497° N, 112.2668° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    San Pitch Rx

    28 mi from the campground · 15 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗12.9 mi
Outdoor gearIFA Country Store ↗36.3 mi
RV sales & serviceWestern Range Camps ↗44.4 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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  • 1.7 mi
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  • 2.3 mi
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  • 2.4 mi
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    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 2.9 mi
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    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 3 mi
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    6.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-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.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

A dense grove of shady oak, maple and cottonwood trees lines the banks of Oak Creek.

Recreation

Rainbow trout fishing in the cool waters of Oak Creek is a popular activity. Campers enjoy splashing in the creek on hot summer days. Off-road vehicle trails are available in the canyon and can be accessed nearby.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Oak Creek Campground?

Sites at Oak Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. All reservations are taken for Reservations for group units are sites one through four. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Oak Creek Campground?

Upper and Lower Loop units are first-come first-served. Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Oak Creek Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Oak Creek Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Oak Creek Campground have?

23 sites, including 17 standard sites without power and 4 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Oak Creek Campground?

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Oak Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Oak Creek Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Oak Creek Campground?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Oak Creek Campground?

Rainbow trout fishing in the cool waters of Oak Creek is a popular activity. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Oak Creek Campground?

Fillmore, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Oak Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Maple Grove (25 mi, partly first-come), Maple Canyon (34.1 mi), and Twin Lake Campground (39 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby