Can you reserve a site at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?

Yes, Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?

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

Are pets allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT).

Are campfires allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?

Campfires are allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

Campground · Utah · 9 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9
Bookable sites: 35 ft
Max rig length: up to 16
People per site: 1
Accessible site: 8,860 ft
Elevation

Overview

Oak Creek Campground is located high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8300 feet. Torrey, Utah is just 20 miles northwest. Visitors enjoy exploring miles of local ATV trails.

Recreation

Lower Bowns Reservoir near by offers fishing and boating opportunities.

Facilities

The campground has pit toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a scenic ponderosa pine forest on teh east side of the Boulder Mountain.

Nearby Attractions

Capital Reef National Park is approximately 30 miles from Oak Creek Campground. This unique park offers excellent hiking trails, historic sites, scenic driving and breathtaking scenery.

Sightseeing along Utah Highway 12, a National Scenic Byway, is very popular. Travelers visit from every corner of the world to gaze upon stunning red rock canyons and desert landscapes.

The facts

Season: May — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
9 bookable sites
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 35 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: Double, Single

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

9 campsites at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
4	Double	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	16	🐾
1	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
2	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	♿ 🐾
3	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
5	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
6	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾
7	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
8	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	8	🐾
9	Single	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	—	35 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

This campground is 17 miles north of Boulder, Utah, and 19 miles south of Torrey, Utah, on the Utah Highway 12 Scenic Byway.

38.08904, -111.34213 · 38°5'20.5"N 111°20'31.7"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	2.3	2.3	2.3	1.6	1.7	0.6	1.8	2.5	2.4	2.1	1.3	1.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.7 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 Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

Can you reserve a site at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?: Yes, Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) have?: 9 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?: 35 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT).
Does Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?: Campfires are allowed at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Reservations can be made on-line at the recreation.gov or by telephone: 1-877-444-6777; Tdd 1-877-833-6777. 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

Restrictions:

Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days. Pets must be on a leash.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)

Rosebud ATV 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Bowns 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Singletree 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Capitol Reef Group Campground 14 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fruita Campground 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Aquarius Ranger Station 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Upper Pleasant Creek Campground 0.8 mi · Facility
Green Lake 3.9 mi · Facility
Deer Creek Lake 4.1 mi · Facility
Chriss Lake 5.4 mi · Facility
Fish Creek Cove 10.6 mi · Facility
Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground 15.1 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-25.

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