U.S. Forest Service · Dixie National Forest · Cedar City, UT

Spruces Campground

Spruces Campground on the shores of Navajo Lake, provides a spectacular setting for boating, canoeing, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. Take advantage of several outstanding hiking and biking trails or just relax and enjoy the cool, crisp mountain air. The popular Virgin Rim River Trail is located just.5 miles from the campground.

Closed for the seasonPartly reservable29 sitesDark sky75 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.

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View of Navajo Lake from Spruces CampgroundSpruces campsiteSpruces CampgroundSpruces Campgound
Photos courtesy of Dixie National Forest - S. Liermann · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Lake Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 1 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups14
Tent-only7
RV, no hookups1
Shelters1
Host/management6
Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

23 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01LowerStandardBack-in45PavedPartial5 / 1YesYesStandard
05LowerShelterBack-in35PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
06LowerStandardBack-in45PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
07LowerStandardBack-in75PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
08LowerStandardBack-in40PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
09LowerTent onlyBack-in12PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
10LowerTent onlyBack-in12PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
11LowerTent onlyBack-in12PavedPartial8 / 1YesYesStandard
2DLowerStandardBack-in50Paved16 / 2YesYesStandard
3DLowerStandardBack-in45PavedPartial16 / 2YesYesStandard

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.

Campground map of Spruces Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to Dixie National Forest. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Dark sky7.4 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park
AccessibilitySites 01, 05, 06, 07 and 25 more are listed accessible

The campground offers 17 single sites, and 5 double sites, all with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage receptacles are located in this campground. OHV/ATV's including street legal are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress (to and from you campsite to the road and back) only. OHV/ATV's are not allowed on the beach.

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.
SeasonLate May to Early September
ForestDixie National Forest
Bookingor call 1-877-444-6777 Some single sites are available on a first come, first served basis
FeesFor current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Dixie National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Spruces Campground20°30°40°50°60°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 22.7°F averageFebruary: 24.2°F averageMarch: 27.5°F averageApril: 30.4°F averageMay: 39.7°F averageJune: 50.9°F averageJuly: 59.2°F averageAugust: 56.9°F averageSeptember: 49.9°F averageOctober: 39.6°F averageNovember: 29.7°F averageDecember: 22.3°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Blowhard Mtn Radar, 7 miles from the campground at 10,694 feet, station USC00420757 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

Go east from Cedar City on Scenic Byway SR 14, 25 miles to the Navajo Lake road turnoff to the south. Follow the Navajo Lake road 7 miles to Spruces campground.

Nearest townCedar City, Utah
Coordinates37.5184° N, 112.7743° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Joy riding is not allowed within the campground.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Lake Piles Rx

    1 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 stationDump station ↗2.6 mi
Outdoor gearRoam Outdoor Adventure Co. ↗18.4 mi
RV sales & serviceGander RV ↗37.8 mi

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Video

Spruces Campground Tour | Navajo Lake | Dixie National Forest | Utah | Site by Site

Worth a stop

Boat rentals, a boat ramp, rustic cabin lodging and supplies are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. Duck Creek Pond is seven miles east with excellent fishing as well as a the Duck Creek visitor center. Cedar Breaks National Monument is a short 20 minute drive, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery. Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find miles of trails and the Twisted Forest trail, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Spruces Trail
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Dike Trail
    1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.8 mi
    Navajo Trail
    1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Virgin River Rim Trail ↗
    29.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Cascade Falls Trail ↗
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 1.5 mi
    Lake View Ski
    0.8 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Dixie National Forest.

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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Nestled on the edge of Navajo Lake and nearby meadow, this campground offers views of the surrounding area and lake access.

Recreation

Navajo Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunitites. Hiking and biking are popular activities as well. Close to the nearby national parks such as Bryce Canyon, Zions and Cedar Breaks National Monument.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Spruces Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Spruces Campground?

For current pricing and availability, visit www.recreation.gov

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Spruces Campground?

Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Spruces Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Late May to Early September.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Spruces Campground have?

29 sites, including 14 standard sites without power, 7 tent-only sites, 1 RV site without hookups, and 1 shelter nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Spruces Campground?

The longest site here provides 75 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 Spruces Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Spruces Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Spruces 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. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Spruces Campground?

Sites 01, 05, 06, and 07 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 29 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Spruces Campground good for stargazing?

Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 7.4 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

What is there to do at Spruces Campground?

Navajo Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunitites. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Spruces Campground?

Cedar City, Utah. Boat rentals, a boat ramp, rustic cabin lodging and supplies are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge.

Source: Getting there