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About Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)
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.
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What makes Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) special
Oak Creek Recreation Site perches at 8,300 feet on Utah's Colorado Plateau, surrounded by ponderosa pine forest with the kind of wide-open western landscape that makes you want to stay an extra night. Located about 20 miles from Torrey and within reach of Capitol Reef National Park, this BLM-managed site serves as a quiet, elevated basecamp for exploring one of the least-crowded corners of Utah's red rock country. ATV trails radiate from the area into the surrounding backcountry, and Lower Bowns Reservoir is a short drive away for trout fishing in a beautiful setting. The elevation keeps summer temperatures comfortable while lower desert sites bake, and fall brings golden aspen color to the surrounding hillsides. Winter access can be limited by snow, so aim for May through October for the most reliable conditions. Sites are basic — bring your own water and firewood. This campground is a natural fit for ATV riders, anglers, and travelers who want a cool, forested retreat within striking distance of Capitol Reef and the Burr Trail.
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435-836-2800
jamie.blackburn@usda.gov
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.
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How do reservations work for Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?
Reservation availability for Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT)?
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Where is Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) located?
Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, UT) is in Utah near Glenwood. Coordinates: 38.0890, -111.3421.
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