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Indian Creek Falls Group Site

The Indian Creek Falls Group Site is ideal for groups wishing to recreate in the Indian Creek Corridor or to be close to Canyonlands National Park. The site is situated in a small bowl just above the terrace of Indian Creek. Except for three Bureau of Land Management developed recreational facilities and the Dugout Ranch, the Indian Creek Corridor is generally primitive and undeveloped. The Indian Creek area is a popular filming area because of its classical western look. Both commercial advertisements and major motion pictures have been filmed in the area.

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Site mix

group shelter nonelectric1
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Site guide

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SiteEntrySurfacePeople / vehiclesFires
Indian Creek Falls Group SitePull-throughGravel30 / 10Yes

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 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$65 per night

The group site is located near Indian Creek Falls and features tent/trailer space, picnic tables, a fire ring, and a vault toilet. The site can hold approximately 10 vehicles, with a vehicle and trailer counting as two vehicles. There is no water.

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Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Indian Creek Falls Group Site20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.43 inches of precipitation, 2.0 inches of snowFebruary: 0.63 inches of precipitation, 2.4 inches of snowMarch: 0.64 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowApril: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 0.3 inches of snowMay: 0.70 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.29 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.87 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.96 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.85 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.14 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 0.62 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowDecember: 0.56 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.7°F averageFebruary: 35.8°F averageMarch: 44.5°F averageApril: 51.6°F averageMay: 61.8°F averageJune: 72.8°F averageJuly: 79.1°F averageAugust: 76.4°F averageSeptember: 67.2°F averageOctober: 53.6°F averageNovember: 40.4°F averageDecember: 30.0°F average0 in1 in2 in3 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Canyonlands-The Needles, 5 miles from the campground at 4,906 feet, station USC00421168 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 8 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 11 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Turn west off US 191 onto Highway 211 and travel approximately 23 miles. Take the turn off to the north for Lockhart Basin / Hamburger Rock Campground. Travel approximately 2.2 miles and the destination will be on the west side of the road.

Nearest townMonticello, Utah
Coordinates38.2054° N, 109.6744° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗19.5 mi
Outdoor gearGearheads Outdoor Store ↗25.8 mi

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Worth a stop

Indian Creek Falls is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and Bears Ears National Moument (Indian Creek Unit).

Public land it sits in

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Manti-La Sal National Forest begins about 3.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Indian Creek consists of a broad, gently rolling valley bracketed by the sandstone cliffs of Harts Point to the northeast and Bridger Jack Mesa to the southwest. The valley is bisected by both the major thoroughfare of Highway 211 and Indian Creek itself. From Highway 211 interior of the valley is a classic western landscape with panoramic vistas, towering sandstone cliffs and spires, and rolling grasslands.

Recreation

The Indian Creek Corridor has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and numerous recreational opportunities. Spectacular landscapes along with rich archeological resources provide visitors with an abundance of recreational opportunities. These opportunities include: hiking, biking, cultural resource viewing, camping, off-highway vehicle (OHV) use, rock climbing, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, sightseeing and scenic photography. These features attract visitors from around the world, who recreate both privately and by hiring commercial outfitters.

Guidebooks for Bears Ears National Monument and Utah

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  • The best Bears Ears National Monument hikes
    Morgan Sjogren, 2018
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  • Best Tent Camping: Utah
    Jeffrey Steadman, 2017
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  • Hiking from here to Wow: Utah Canyon Country
    Kathy Copeland, 2018
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

Sites at Indian Creek Falls Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

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How much does it cost to camp at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

$65 per night

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What time is check-in at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

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

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How many sites does Indian Creek Falls Group Site have?

1 site, including 1 group shelter nonelectric.

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Are pets allowed at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Creek Falls Group Site. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

The Indian Creek Corridor has gained international recognition for its extraordinary natural beauty and numerous recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Indian Creek Falls Group Site?

Monticello, Utah. Indian Creek Falls is close to the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park and Bears Ears National Moument (Indian Creek Unit).

Source: Getting there

What if Indian Creek Falls Group Site is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Hamburger Rock Campground (1 mi, partly first-come), Creek Pasture Group Site (3.3 mi), and Creek Pasture Campground (3.6 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby