Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut)

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Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut)

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8,300 ft

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Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut)
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Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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3.91

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"Reviewers overwhelmingly love Oak Creek Rec Site, describing it as a small, peaceful, and very scenic forest campground with a creek running through it and plenty of shade. Sites are generally clean, level, and well maintained, and people appreciate the quiet, tranquil atmosphere despite its proximity to Hwy 12. The main cautions are small/tight sites for larger rigs, lack of cell service, and occasional highway or cow noise."

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About Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut)

Perched at 8,300 feet on the Colorado Plateau, Oak Creek Campground offers a refreshing mountain escape within a towering ponderosa pine forest on Boulder Mountain's eastern slopes. This well-equipped basecamp features pit toilets and drinking water, positioning adventurers perfectly for ATV excursions, fishing at Lower Bowns Reservoir, and exploring the dramatic landscapes of Capitol Reef National Park along the legendary Highway 12.
The source does not specify campground type designations (tent, RV, primitive, group sites, cabins, or glamping). Only basic facility details (pit toilets and drinking water) are provided.
ElevationBreathe in the crisp mountain air at approximately 8,300 feet, where the Colorado Plateau's high-elevation environment creates cool summer temperatures and stunning panoramic views.
Natural Features and SceneryTowering ponderosa pines create a fragrant canopy above your campsite on Boulder Mountain's eastern face, where the Colorado Plateau's distinctive high-elevation forests meet endless blue skies. The campground serves as your gateway to contrasting worlds: venture along the scenic Highway 12—often called one of America's most beautiful drives—to witness the transition from cool mountain forests to the fiery red rock canyons of Capitol Reef National Park, just 30 miles away. This unique location offers the rare opportunity to experience both alpine serenity and desert grandeur in a single trip.
Geological RegionColorado Plateau
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Recommended CampsitesVisitors often use the campground as a base for exploring local ATV trails. Lower Bowns Reservoir nearby offers fishing and boating opportunities.

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RV vehicles are not allowed
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Amenities available

Potable water
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

On-site ATV trail exploration is mentioned; nearby Lower Bowns Reservoir provides fishing and boating opportunities. Scenic driving and sightseeing along Utah Highway 12 and hiking at nearby Capitol Reef National Park are noted as nearby recreational options.
Hiking
Capitol Reef National Park, approximately 30 miles away, offers excellent hiking trails; scenic driving along Highway 12 is also popular for sightseeing.
Fishing
Fishing is available at nearby Lower Bowns Reservoir.
Boating
Boating opportunities are available at Lower Bowns Reservoir nearby.
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  • Pets are not allowed

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Proximity to water featuresLower Bowns Reservoir is nearby and offers fishing and boating opportunities.

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Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut)
Driving directionsThis campground is 17 miles north of Boulder, Utah, and 19 miles south of Torrey, Utah, on the Utah Highway 12 Scenic Byway.
Located on Utah Highway 12 (Utah Highway 12 Scenic Byway).
Nearby places
Boulder, UT — 17 miles
Torrey, UT — 19 miles.

Reviews from booking and map sources

3.9
21 reviews
Mixed Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Oak Creek Rec Site (Boulder, Ut) has mixed reviews, placing it in the bottom 85% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly love Oak Creek Rec Site, describing it as a small, peaceful, and very scenic forest campground with a creek running through it and plenty of shade. Sites are generally clean, level, and well maintained, and people appreciate the quiet, tranquil atmosphere despite its proximity to Hwy 12. The main cautions are small/tight sites for larger rigs, lack of cell service, and occasional highway or cow noise.
Review Summaries
Based on 21 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers consistently praise the natural beauty and tranquility: shady trees, a “cheery babbling” creek, mountain setting, and wildlife sightings (birds, cows, even a golden eagle). They like that the...
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Based on 21 reviews

Common Concerns

Several reviewers note that sites and loops are tight and not suitable for large trailers or big motorhomes; Forest Service notes say trailers over 20 ft are not recommended, and one user says 25 ft...
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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Multiple reviewers emphasize that this campground is best for tents, cars, vans, truck campers, and smaller to medium rigs (under ~20–25 ft); larger trailers should use the nearby boondocking area...
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Seasonal Insights

One reviewer notes the campground can be very cold (especially for visitors not used to cooler temps), and another recounts leaving early due to an incoming spring snowstorm, suggesting shoulder...
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Camper Quotes

“Nice campground, well maintained but tight so anything over 20ft is going to have problems.” “Oak Creek Campground is so peaceful and a treat for the eyes. The cheery babbling water of Oak Creek...
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Site-Specific Reviews

One reviewer mentions a non-numbered camping space just outside the main campground that still has a table, fire ring, and tent pad, which they used alongside one of the six or so numbered sites....
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Accessibility Features

Campers consistently say sites are level and not too close together, which may help with ease of setup for most visitors. However, there is no explicit feedback on ADA-accessible features such as...
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