Kings Creek

Overview

Kings Creek Campground 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, hiking, and exploring local ATV trails.

Recreation

Kings Creek is a favorite of ATV enthusiasts because of its easy access to a large network of trails. The Fremont ATV trail passes within 1/4 mile of the campground and the Great Western Trail is nearby.

Hiking and mountain biking trails are plentiful as well, with access from various points within the campground.

Tropic Reservoir offers boating, canoeing and fishing for brook, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A boat ramp is within 1/2-mile of the the campground. The East Fork Sevier River is nearby with good fishing opportunities.

Facilities

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. 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 partially paved and well-maintained gravel road with good access for cars and RVs alike.

Natural Features

Tropic Reservoir is situated at the foot of beautifully forested mountains in Southern Utah. The campground is nestled among towering pines on a hillside above the reservoir.

Nearby Attractions

Bryce Canyon National Park is located 12 miles from the campground, with breathtaking scenery and excellent hiking opportunities. Kodachrome Basin State Park is ab one hour drive, with towering rock spires, a natural arch and great hiking trails.

Camp site features

Across 38 camp sites:

  • Group sites: 2 of 38 sites
  • Longest rig: 60 ft
  • Largest party: 100 people

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Ella C
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Reviewed 5 days ago
We loved this campground. There was enough space. The bathrooms were close and clean. The camp host was helpful. The lake and hiking trails were close by. We kayaked and fished at the lake.
Cristh S
Loop:King
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Reviewed 7 days ago
So close to the restrooms and water (across campsite) . Host was nice. Quiet and relaxing
Brittney C
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Reviewed 7 days ago
We love this campsite and have come to visit with our family multiple times. It’s quiet and tucked back in the trees. We bring paddle boards and water toys to play in the reservoir and it’s a short drive over to Bryce Canyon. Excellent camp host!
Erik K
Loop:King
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Reviewed 8 days ago
Great campground set in the trees. Clean bathrooms, respectful neighbors. Lots of other families around. Having the reservoir nearby was a treat, and the proximity to Bryce Canyon NP is even better.
Lloyd K
Loop:King
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Reviewed 9 days ago
The campground is well kept and clean. It was quiet at night so we could sleep good. The camp host was friendly and easy to work with. There were a few spots at the edge of the campground where fire damage was done.
Debra H
Loop:King
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Reviewed 9 days ago
Our camp host was very helpful in helping us clear up our reservation questions and checked on us to make sure everything afterwards was good. We loved the campground a lot! It was clean, beautiful and we enjoyed having so many trails to hike and ride stating from the campground itself. It was perfectly located near the Tropic Reservoir to add to all the things we did and enjoyed. Very pleasant experience and we will be returning!
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in August, when about 10% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 11 years of reservations.

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