Rocky Peak Campground
The Rocky Peak Campground is located within Three Peaks Recreation Area, which is one of the largest designated recreation areas in Cedar City, UT. In 2006, Three Peaks was designated as a Special Recreation Management Area. What previously existed as a local open space playground has since been developed into a recreation area to meet the needs of almost any outdoor enthusiast. The site is located 10 miles outside of town at 5,938 feet elevation and sees weather similar to that in Cedar City. Visitors can expect cool temperatures in Spring and Fall with low's during these times approaching or below freezing.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
| Group sites | 2 |
Site guide
12 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Site 2 | Group Site Loop | Group | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 35 / 5 | Yes |
| Group Site 1 | Group Site Loop | Group | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 50 / 6 | Yes |
| 3 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 4 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | None | No / – | 20 / 5 | Yes |
| 5 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 6 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | None | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 7 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 20 / 4 | Yes |
| 8 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Pull-through | 99 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 20 / 4 | Yes |
| 9 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | Yes |
| 10 | Individual Site Loop | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No / – | 10 / 2 | 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 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Each campsite has a picnic table, fire ring with grill grate, and is in close proximity to a vault toilet. There is no drinking water or electricity hookups in the campground, but drinking water can be found at the nearby trailheads. Group campsites have three picnic tables, an oversized fire ring, charcoal grills, and a pavilion.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Cedar City, take Main Street (UT-130) north and take the third exit in the roundabout onto Midvalley Road. After 6 miles on Midvalley Road, continue straight and follow the road through Three Peaks Recreation Area. The campground is on the left shortly after the road transitions from pavement to dirt.
| Coordinates | 37.7603° N, 113.1853° 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
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 9.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 25.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Gander RV ↗ | 40.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
Well known as "Festival Town USA," Cedar City, UT almost always has something happening. Visitors that are looking to stay close to camp can check out attractions like the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Frontier Homestead State Park, or certain times of year even enjoy a day at the world famous Shakespeare Festival. Rocky Peak Campground is just over one hour from Zion National Park and just over a 1.5 hour drive to Bryce Canyon National Park.
- 0.1 miRocky Peak Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 0.6 miThree Peaks Ohv Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Public land it sits in
Dixie National Forest begins about 3.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.2 miDixie 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- George H. Wood HouseBuilding · Cedar City · 8.5 mi
- Cedar City Railroad DepotBuilding · Cedar City · 8.7 mi
- Old Main and Science BuildingsBuilding · Cedar City · 8.7 mi
Natural features
Ancient volcanic activity has shaped the surrounding area's rocky terrain into what it is today. Granite boulders are mixed into the patches of Pinyon and Juniper all throughout the campground. Many sites throughout the campground offer views of the Hurricane Cliffs range that rise above Cedar City.
Recreation
Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. Three Peaks Recreation Area contains a hiking and mountain biking trailhead, an equestrian trailhead, Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) trailhead, a paintball complex, shooting range, a remote controlled (RC) car track, two disc golf courses, and a model airplane runway.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rocky Peak Campground?
Sites at Rocky Peak Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rocky Peak Campground?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rocky Peak Campground have?
12 sites, including 10 standard sites without power and 2 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rocky Peak Campground?
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 pets allowed at Rocky Peak Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rocky Peak Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rocky Peak 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.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Rocky Peak Campground?
Mountain bike and hiking trails can be accessed from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Rocky Peak Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pyramid Ridge Campground (11.2 mi), Cedar Canyon (19.3 mi, partly first-come), and Deer Haven (19.9 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby