Can you reserve a site at Kings Creek?

Yes, Kings Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Kings Creek have?

40 sites in total, of which 39 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Kings Creek?

140 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Kings Creek, Utah — 39 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Kings Creek Campground is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and exploring local ATV trails.

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.

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.

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.

The facts

39 bookable sites
40 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 140 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: King, Lower, Upper

Site types

36 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Picnic Area
1 Group RV Area Nonelectric
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
1 Management

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

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40 campsites at Kings Creek

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
01	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	35 ft	8
02	King	Management	—	Gravel	40 ft	8
03	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
04	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
05	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
06	King	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	22 ft	8
07	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
08	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
09	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
10	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
11	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
12	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	35 ft	8
13	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
14	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
15	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
16	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
17	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	30 ft	8
18	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
19	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	48 ft	8
20	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
21	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
22	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
23	King	Group Picnic Area	—	Gravel	140 ft	50	♿
24	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
25	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	41 ft	8
26	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
27	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
28	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	43 ft	8
29	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
30	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	49 ft	8
31	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
32	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	37 ft	8
33	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
34	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
35	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	50 ft	8
36	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	50 ft	8
37	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	60 ft	8
38	King	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	42 ft	8
Group A - RV	Lower	Group Rv Area Nonelectric	—	Paved	55 ft	50
Group B-Tent	Upper	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	22 ft	100

Getting there

From Panguitch, Utah, travel 7 miles south on Hwy 89 to Scenic Hwy 12. Travel Hwy 12 for 11 miles to East Fork Road. Travel East Fork Road 7 miles to Tropic Reservoir and Kings Creek Campground. Turn immediately after the sign for the campground, and continue .5 miles to the campground located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir.

37.61250, -112.26250 · 37°36'45.0"N 112°15'45.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	39	46	54	63	75	80	78	70	58	46	37
Low °F	17	18	23	29	37	45	52	50	42	32	23	17
Precip in	1.9	1.7	1.3	0.8	0.9	0.5	1.6	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.3	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.4 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 Kings Creek

Can you reserve a site at Kings Creek?: Yes, Kings Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Kings Creek have?: 40 sites in total, of which 39 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Kings Creek?: 140 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Camping near Kings Creek

Bryce Canyon National Park Full Moon Hike Tours 5.3 mi · Tickets · we watch it
North Campground (UT) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunset Campground (UT) 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bryce Canyon National Park Private Horse Reservations 5.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
Podunk Guard Station 8.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Powell Ranger District 5.1 mi · Facility
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center 5.4 mi · Facility
North Campground 5.5 mi · Campground
Red Canyon Campground 8.6 mi · Campground
Red Canyon Recreation Area 9.4 mi · Facility
Cannonville Visitor Center 11.8 mi · Facility
Pine Lake Recreation Area 19.3 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-23.

Kings Creek