Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)

Campground · Utah · 23 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

23
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
29
Accessible sites
9,083 ft
Elevation
View of Navajo Lake from Spruces Campground
Photo: Dixie National Forest - S. Liermann · Recreation.gov

Overview

Spruces Campground on the shores of Navajo Lake, provides a spectacular setting for boating, canoeing, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, and photography. Take advantage of several outstanding hiking and biking trails or just relax and enjoy the cool, crisp mountain air. 

The popular Virgin Rim River Trail is located just .5 miles from the campground.

Recreation

Navajo Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunitites. Hiking and biking are popular activities as well. Close to the nearby national parks such as Bryce Canyon, Zions and Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Facilities

The campground offers 17 single sites, and 5 double sites, all with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets, drinking water and garbage receptacles are located in this campground.

OHV/ATV's including street legal are allowed in the campground for ingress and egress (to and from you campsite to the road and back) only. Joy riding is not allowed within the campground. OHV/ATV's are not allowed on the beach.

Natural Features

Nestled on the edge of Navajo Lake and nearby meadow, this campground offers views of the surrounding area and lake access.

Nearby Attractions

Boat rentals, a boat ramp, rustic cabin lodging and supplies are available at nearby Navajo Lake Lodge. Duck Creek Pond is seven miles east with excellent fishing as well as a the Duck Creek visitor center. 

  
Cedar Breaks National Monument is a short 20 minute drive, with hiking trails, guided tours and breathtaking scenery.

Just outside Cedar Breaks is the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area, where hikers will find miles of trails and the Twisted Forest trail, a stand of ancient bristlecone pine.

The facts

  • 23 bookable sites
  • 29 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 29 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: Lower, Upper

Site types

  • 14 Standard Nonelectric
  • 7 Tent Only Nonelectric
  • 6 Management
  • 1 RV Nonelectric
  • 1 Shelter Nonelectric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

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29 campsites at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeAccessMax rigPeople
01LowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In45 ft5♿ 🐾
05LowerShelter NonelectricBack InPavedSlight—35 ft8♿ 🐾
06LowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In45 ft8♿ 🐾
07LowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In75 ft8♿ 🐾
08LowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightWalk In35 ft8♿ 🐾
09LowerTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightHike In10 ft8♿ 🐾
10LowerTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightHike In10 ft8♿ 🐾
11LowerTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightHike In10 ft8♿ 🐾
2DLowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In50 ft16♿ 🐾
3DLowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In45 ft16♿ 🐾
4DLowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In35 ft16♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteLowerManagementBack InPavedSlight—50 ft8♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteLowerManagementBack InPavedSlightDrive In18 ft8♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteLowerManagementBack InPavedSlightWalk In30 ft8♿ 🐾
HostLowerStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In40 ft16♿ 🐾
12UpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In60 ft8♿ 🐾
13UpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In30 ft8♿ 🐾
14DUpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In40 ft16♿ 🐾
15UpperRv NonelectricBack InPavedSlightWalk In35 ft8♿ 🐾
16UpperTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightWalk In35 ft8♿ 🐾
17UpperTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightWalk In25 ft8♿ 🐾
18UpperTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightWalk In40 ft8♿ 🐾
19UpperTent Only NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In65 ft8♿ 🐾
20UpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In50 ft8♿ 🐾
21DUpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In55 ft16♿ 🐾
22UpperStandard NonelectricBack InPavedSlightDrive In50 ft8♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteUpperManagementBack InPavedSlightDrive In45 ft8♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteUpperManagementBack InPavedSlightDrive In55 ft8♿ 🐾
Discontinued SiteUpperManagementBack InPavedSlightDrive In30 ft8♿ 🐾

Getting there

Go east from Cedar City on Scenic Byway SR 14, 25 miles to the Navajo Lake road turnoff to the south. Follow the Navajo Lake road 7 miles to Spruces campground.

37.51838, -112.77428 · 37°31'6.2"N 112°46'27.4"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Low °F————————————
Precip in4.34.74.42.91.90.81.62.12.02.82.93.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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 Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)

Can you reserve a site at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)?
Yes, Spruces Campground (Dixie NF) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Spruces Campground (Dixie NF) have?
29 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)?
75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF).
Does Spruces Campground (Dixie NF) have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF)?
Campfires are allowed at Spruces Campground (Dixie NF). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-01.

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