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Kings Creek

Dixie National Forest

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Campground guide

What to know before booking

Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. The campground offers two group sites which can be reserved separately or together. Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in Southern Utah.

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14 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

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.

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 the campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing opportunities.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Campsite map

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Site 32

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37 ft

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Site 18

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Site 21

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Important notices

CHECK IN: Begins at 2 PM. CHECK OUT: By 11 AM.

ATVs are only allowed to enter and exit campsite and must remain on roadways and parking spurs

Click here to learn more about the Dixie National Forest

Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Common questions

Is Kings Creek available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 10 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 30. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Kings Creek?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.