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.
$15 for single family campsites, $10.00 for extra vehicle. $30 for double family camping.
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.
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