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Fly-fishing the South Fork of City Creek is the main draw here, and the Paiute ATV Trail access makes it a solid base for OHV riders. Free, first-come, and rarely packed outside holiday weekends.
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
First-Come
Sites
5 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Fly-fishing the South Fork of City Creek is the main draw here, and the Paiute ATV Trail access makes it a solid base for OHV riders. Free, first-come, and rarely packed outside holiday weekends.
No potable water on-site means hauling everything you drink. Sites are small and operator-flagged as poor fits for trailers, so rigs over 20 feet will have a rough time regardless of the listed 24-foot limit.
Reference information about City Creek Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Group Campground. Five camping units are available with tables, fire rings, and non-potable water. The campground has vault toilets, group fire circle, picnic area and amphitheatre to the north. Units will accommodate up to 24' trailers. Cottonwood trees canopy the campsites in the City Creek Campground. The sound of trickling water can be heard from most locations. City Creek weaves along-side the campsites. This creek is primarily a rainbow trout fishery. Common vegetation includes cottonwood, Ponderosa pine, pinyon and juniper trees. Special Features: Rainbow trout are occasionally stocked in the campground area. Both forks of City Creek support trout populations, with the most success found on the south fork. There are hiking or horseback opportunities on trails going up both the North and South Fork of City Creek. ATV access: This campground allows ATV access to trails directly from camp. Riders can head north on jeep trails or can go southeast out of the campground and access the Paiute ATV Trail. The Paiute Trail will take riders through Oak and Cottonwood Basins then access more trails at the top of the mountains.</p>
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Summer is the most accessible season, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and nights dropping into the 40s–50s°F. Trails are fully clear and the creek is at its most inviting for fly-fishing. Late spring and early fall offer cooler temperatures and either wildflower blooms or golden cottonwood color. Winter and early spring bring snow and freezing conditions. The five sites fill on weekends and holiday weeks, but crowd levels are generally low-to-moderate.
Summer is most accessible; trails clear and creek is inviting for fly-fishing.
City Creek Campground provides essential amenities, featuring picnic tables, fire pits, and a group area equipped with a fire circle, picnic area, and amphitheater. However, the campground lacks potable water and has only one vault toilet available. The campground is described as being shaded by cottonwood trees, with the sound of trickling water from City Creek enhancing the serene atmosphere.
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