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CASTLE ROCK CAMPGROUND
Located in Clear Creek Canyon and very easily accessed from Exit 17 on I-70. A small creek runs through the campground, there are no fish. This campground is operated under permit by the nearby Fremont Indian State Park. There are trails for hiking and access to ATV trails. Common vegetation in the area includes cottonwood, pinion, juniper and Ponderosa pine trees. This campground is open to ATV use. On the northwest corner of the campground is an ATV trail that will take you around the hill to access the Pauite ATV 01 trail. This trail leaves directly from the campground to the Main Paiute ATV trail in Dry Canyon, then south to Big Johns Flat and ultimately to Circleville. Big Johns Flat and Circleville are only accessible from this area from late July to the first of October due to snow drifts in the upper elevations. Another trail goes north to the Pahvant Range and Fillmore.
At a Glance
| Reservations: | Reservations may be made online at recreation.gov |
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| Fees: | $15 for single family campsites, $10.00 for extra vehicle. $30 for double family camping. Please Note: All campgrounds on the Fishlake National Forest are managed by High Country Recreation under the terms and conditions of a concession permit that was issued to them by the Forest Service in 2020. Email: highcountryrec@gmail.com ​Phone: 435-633-3028 |
| Open Season: | April |
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: | ATVs are allowed in the campground but are restricted to designated routes only. Cross country travel is prohibited. |
| Closest Towns: | Richfield, Utah is about 23 miles east of Castle Rock on Interstate 70 and is a full service community. Joseph and Elsinore are small communities enroute to Richfield, but with limited services. |
| Water: | Drinking water available |
| Restroom: | Flush and vault toilets |
| Operated By: | Fremont Indian State Park, Utah Department of Parks and Recreation |
General Information
Directions:The Castle Rock Campground is approximately 24.1 miles from Richfield, Utah. In Richfield from the Junction of 300 N and Main Street, travel south on main street approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right onto 1300 S and go west for approximately 1.1 miles. Turn left onto I-70 southbound and travel for approximately 20 miles. Take exit 17 and turn left passing over I-70 onto FR478. Continue on FR478 for 1.5 miles to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
Campground camping
| No. of Sites | Reservations can be made by calling 435-527-4631 |
| Reservation Info | This campground is run by the Utah State Parks and can be reserved on their website or by calling 435-527-4631. |
| Fire Information | Fire rings provided |
| Reservation required?: | Y |
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| Reservation info: |
This campground is run by the Utah State Parks and can be reserved on their website or by calling 435-527-4631. |
Group Camping
| Reservation required?: | Y |
|---|---|
| Reservation info: | This campground is run by the Utah State Parks and can be reserved on their website or by calling 435-527-4631. |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Backpacking.
Big Game Hunting
Area open to hunting during Utah state hunting seasons. See Utah Division of Wildlife website for more information on big game hunting.
Viewing Plants
Viewing Scenery
OHV Trail Riding
The Fishlake National Forest has completed a route designation process as shown on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) dated June 2013.
Help prevent soil erosion and resource damage.
The State of Utah has a reciprocity ATV/OHV licensing agreement with several other states. This link shows a list of states that do not have a reciprocity agreement with Utah. If your state is listed here you must purchase a "Non-Resident Permit".
Visitor Centers
Picnicking
Picnic areas.