Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)
Campground · Utah · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Fishlake National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 96
- People per site
- 5,977 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Oak Creek Campground is located in the scenic Oak Creek Canyon of central Utah's Fishlake National Forest. Visitors enjoy fishing and exploring local off-road vehicle trails.Recreation
Rainbow trout fishing in the cool waters of Oak Creek is a popular activity. Campers enjoy splashing in the creek on hot summer days. Off-road vehicle trails are available in the canyon and can be accessed nearby.Facilities
The campground contains four reservable group sites. Picnic tables, campfire rings and grills are provided, as are vault toilets and drinking water. An amphitheater, volleyball court and play field are located on-site.Natural Features
A dense grove of shady oak, maple and cottonwood trees lines the banks of Oak Creek.The facts
- 21 bookable sites
- 23 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 96 people per site
- Loops: Lower Loop, OAK CREEK, Upper Loop
Site types
- 17 Standard Nonelectric
- 4 Group Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
23 campsites at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 25 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Lower Loop | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Lower Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| Camp Host | Lower Loop | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 96 | 🐾 |
| GROUP1 | OAK CREEK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | 24 ft | 32 | 🐾 |
| GROUP2 | OAK CREEK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 32 | 🐾 |
| GROUP3 | OAK CREEK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 32 | 🐾 |
| GROUP4 | OAK CREEK | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 32 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Upper Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 20 ft | 10 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Oak City, Utah, travel east on Center Street 4.25 miles to the campground.
39.34970, -112.26682 · 39°20'58.9"N 112°16'0.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 93°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 44 | 55 | 61 | 73 | 85 | 93 | 91 | 81 | 66 | 51 | 39 |
| Low °F | 20 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 45 | 56 | 64 | 62 | 53 | 40 | 28 | 20 |
| Precip in | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 1.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.9 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 Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)
- Can you reserve a site at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)?
- Yes, Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT) have?
- 23 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT).
- Does Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT) have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)?
- Campfires are allowed at Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Oak Creek Campground (Oak City, UT)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- Upper and Lower Loop units are first-come first-served. Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com Ph
Restrictions:
- Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. OHVs are allowed for ingress and egress only.
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Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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