Indian Creek (Ut)

Campground · Utah · 7 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Manti-La Sal National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7
Bookable sites
40 ft
Max rig length
up to 70
People per site
8,787 ft
Elevation
Indian Creek Group Campground
Photo: USFS · Recreation.gov

Overview

Indian Creek Campground is located in a high mountain valley surrounded by beautiful peaks, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the area trails on foot, and by horse and on off-road vehicles.

Recreation

Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.

Facilities

The campground contains seven large, group-sized campsites that can accommodate from 30 to 70 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no electricity or garbage service are available within the campground.

Roads and spurs within the campground are dirt. It can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Cottonwood Creek Road, which providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs.

Natural Features

Indian Creek is situated in Upper Joe's Valley, on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. A grove of aspens forests the site, offering only limited shade, but bright autumn color. Sagebrush and pines dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Potters Pond is nearby, offering great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing.

The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed close by and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. Trails there are suitable for all riding levels.

The facts

  • Season: End June – Oct 1 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 7 bookable sites
  • 8 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 40 ft
  • Up to 70 people per site
  • Loops: MAIN, Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 7 Group Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

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8 campsites at Indian Creek (Ut)

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾
02MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft30 🐾
03MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾
04MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾
05MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft70 🐾
06MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel40 ft50 🐾
07MAINGroup Standard NonelectricBack InGravel35 ft50 🐾
ScanPay1Scan and PayManagementBack In——0

Getting there

From Orangeville, Utah, travel northwest on State Route 29 for approximately seven miles. Turn onto Cottonwood Creek Road 040 and travel north for 12 miles, to Upper Joe's Valley. Continue to the campground.

39.44278, -111.23750 · 39°26'34.0"N 111°14'15.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.51.82.21.90.91.31.61.82.02.02.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Indian Creek (Ut)

Can you reserve a site at Indian Creek (Ut)?
Yes, Indian Creek (Ut) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Creek (Ut) have?
8 sites in total, of which 7 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Indian Creek (Ut)?
40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Indian Creek (Ut)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Creek (Ut).
Are campfires allowed at Indian Creek (Ut)?
Campfires are allowed at Indian Creek (Ut). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Indian Creek (Ut) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Indian Creek (Ut)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $30/group size of 30, $40/group size of 50, $50/group size of 70 When not reserved, site are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $3/vehicle.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Indian Creek (Ut)

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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