Kings Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day, Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.; open Friday before Memorial Day, close mid September. Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 11:00 a.m.; Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. Maximum length of stay: 14 days.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 37.6124, -112.2473
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Kings Creek Campground is concessionaire managed. It is located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir, high on the Colorado Plateau at an elevation of 8,000 feet. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring local ATV trails. Closest towns are Bryce Canyon City, UT and Panguitch, UT. Drinking water, flush toilets and vault toilets available at the campground.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Kings Creek Campground free?
No. Kings Creek Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Kings Creek Campground?
From Panguitch, Utah, travel 7 miles south on Hwy 89 to Scenic Hwy 12. Travel Hwy 12 for 11 miles to East Fork Road. Travel East Fork Road 7 miles to Tropic Reservoir and Kings Creek Campground. Turn immediately after the sign for the campground, and continue .5 miles to the campground located on the west side of Tropic Reservoir.
What are the rules at Kings Creek Campground?
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfires in developed fire pits onlyFireworks are prohibitedDogs must be on leashMaximum length of stay: 14 days The campground offers two group sites, which can be reserved separately or together. The group area is isolated from the main campground and provides privacy for gatherings and events. All individual sites are managed on a first come, first served basis. A large covered pavilion with picnic tables is also included with the group site to provide shade and cover from the weather. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground and reservoir are reached via a well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and RVs alike.
Nearby
- King Creek Group Area0.7 mi
- KINGS CREEK0.8 mi
- Sunset Campground4.0 mi
- North Campground (UT)4.7 mi
- Sunset Campground (UT)4.7 mi
- North Campground4.7 mi
- Coyote Hollow Equestrian Campground7.3 mi
- PODUNK GUARD STATION9.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
