Indian Creek (Ut)

Indian Creek (Ut)

About this campsite

Overview

Indian Creek Campground is located in a high mountain valley surrounded by beautiful peaks, at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy exploring the area trails on foot, and by horse and on off-road vehicles.

Recreation

Horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking are popular activities in the Indian Creek area. Many trails crisscross the surrounding valley and mountainsides.

Facilities

The campground contains seven large, group-sized campsites that can accommodate from 30 to 70 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided, but no electricity or garbage service are available within the campground.

Roads and spurs within the campground are dirt. It can be reached via the well-maintained dirt and gravel Cottonwood Creek Road, which providing relatively easy access for cars and RVs.

Natural Features

Indian Creek is situated in Upper Joe's Valley, on the Wasatch Plateau in Central Utah. A grove of aspens forests the site, offering only limited shade, but bright autumn color. Sagebrush and pines dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Potters Pond is nearby, offering great canoeing and rainbow trout fishing.

The expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System can be accessed close by and has more than 350 miles of designated, well-maintained trails for off-road vehicles. Trails there are suitable for all riding levels.

Location

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Overview Miller Flat Reservoir Campground is located in a high mountain valley near Miller Flat Reservoir, at an elevation of 8,500 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and exploring the surrounding off-road vehicle trails. The campground rest in a stand of aspen and spruce trees and sites the sites range from having partial to full shade throughout the day. Visitors are allowed to configure their vehicles and trailers as they choose within the site. Group cooking facilities are provided including picnic tables, a fire ring, dutch oven fire pan and utility tables. A vault toilet facility is located about 50 feet from the site. There is no electricity, water, sewer or garbage services. If the group site is not reserved, it is available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.00 per vehicle per night. To maintain priority for reservations, first-come, first-served customers may only pay for two nights at a time. The three double family sites in the campground are only available on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.00 per vehicle per night. Nearby attractions include Miller Flat Reservoir, Potters Pond, Skyline Drive, and the expansive Arapeen OHV Trail System which has more than 350 miles of designated, maintained OHV trails. Hiking trails near this campground include the Left Fork of Hunting National Recreation Trail which is 1.5 miles north of the campground and various hiking opportunities 2 miles south in Scad Valley. Recreation Lake Canyon Recreation Area is located just north of the campground as is the northern trailhead of the Left Fork of Huntington National Recreation Trail. Cleveland and Huntington Reservoirs are located just minutes north of the campground along U31. Each offers trout fishing opportunities, with a boat ramp available at Huntington Reservoir. Facilities Visitors are allowed to configure their vehicles and trailers as they choose within the site. Group cooking facilities are provided including picnic tables, a fire ring, dutch oven fire pan and utility tables. A vault toilet facility is located about 50 feet from the site. There is no electricity, water, sewer or garbage services. If the group site is not reserved, it is available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.00 per vehicle per night. To maintain priority for reservations, first-come, first-served customers may only pay for two nights at a time. The three double family sites in the campground are only available on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.00 per vehicle per night. They are not reservable. Natural Features The group site is set in an open meadow with aspen and fir trees bordering the northern perimeter. Nearby Attractions Potters Ponds, a popular trout fishery is located approximately seven miles south of the campground. The 370-mile Arapeen Off-highway Vehicle Trail System can be accessed directly from the campground by riding north or south along the Miller Flat Road. Maps are available from hosts working in the area.