Blue Spruce Campground
Overview
Blue Spruce Campground is a small campground adjacent to Pine Creek in a blue spruce forest. It offers pleasant temperatures and shade throughout the summer. It is close to several trails open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountian biking. It is also close to the Box-Death Hollow Wilderness area in which only hiking is allowed.
Facilities
- 5 single campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings…
Canaan Peak - #34005
A scenic loop trail around Canaan Peak with 360° views of Powell Point, Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Death Hollow
Trail #34010
An extremely demanding, 22.5 mile hike along an unmarked route traversing the length of Death Hollow. This is the most difficult hike in the Escalante District of the Dixie N.F. and should not be taken lightly. Generally, this is done as a 7 day backpacking route. This hike is suitable only for experienced canyoneers in excellent physical condition. Hikers need to be mentally and physically prepared for…
The Gap - #34034
The Gap Trail begins on Forest Service Road 140 about 0.5 miles west of Clayton Guard Station and runs south where it ends at the Great Western Trail junction 1.5 miles northeast of Upper Barker Reservoir.
Long & Round Willow Bottom Loop - #34001.5 & 34036
A short trail through mixed conifer, aspen forests, and meadows to two scenic reservoirs.
Griffin Spur - #34037
A scenic trail through mixed conifer, aspen, and open meadows. Connects to the Griffin Point Trail. Can be combined with other trails to make longer trips or a loop.
Blue Lake
A small fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Blue Lake are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake,…
Yellow Pine Loop
Yellow Pines loop has sites that are nestled within Ponderosa Pine trees. The Courtney Amphitheater and the Santa Clara River Trail access is located near site #2.
Effie Beckstrom East Group Campground
Located in beautiful Pine Valley, the group campground consists of 9 sites, 2 doubles and 7 singles. Each single site has a picnic table, fire ring, utility table and 12'x 12' tent pad. Each double site has two picnic tables, fire ring, two utility tables and 12' x 20' tent pad.
Effie Beckstrom West Group Campground
Located in beautiful Pine Valley, the group campground consists of 8 sites, 2 doubles and 6 singles. Each single site has a picnic table, fire ring, utility table and 12'x 12' tent pad. Each double site has two picnic tables, fire ring, two utility tables and 12' x 20' tent pad.
Markagunt OHV System
The Markagunt OHV System is located on the Markagunt Plateau in southwestern Utah. The system is made up of roads and trails that travel through mixed conifer forests and wide open meadows. The landscape of the plateau is influenced by ancient volcanic activity with volcanic peaks and rough lava fields. Surrounded by several National Parks and Monuments, the roads and trails in the system offer…
Brian Head Ski Resort
With Utah's highest base elevation, Brian Head Resort offers consistently excellent snow conditions and the driest snow in North America, with an average moisture content of just 4%. The two adjacent and connected mountains comprising Brian Head Resort are Brian Head Peak, which tops out at 11,307 feet, and Navajo Peak, with an…
Mammoth Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Sorry! We have not entered information for this camping area yet. Information will be coming soon. In the meantime, please contact the Cedar City Ranger District at (435) 865-3200 for information on this trail. Thank you.
Uinta Flat Designated Dispersed Camping Area
Uinta Flat designated dispersed camping area is along forest road 064 just off of UT-14 near Duck Creek.
For information on dispersed camping click on the related link to the right.
Flat Lake
A small fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Flat lake are Blue Lake, Yellow Lake,…
Upper Barker Reservoir
Look around and enjoy the Upper Barker Reservoir in 360 degree view.
A fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Upper Barker Reservoir are Flat Lake,…
Lower Barker Reservoir
A fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Lower Barker Reservoir are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake,…
Dougherty Basin
A fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Brook Trout. Other fishing lakes near Dougherty Basin are Flat Lake, Yellow Lake…
Long Willow Bottom
A fishing lake in the North Creek Lakes area. The Department of Wildlife Resourses of Utah (DWR) stocks this lake with Tiger Trout and Colorado River Cutthroat Trout. Other fishing lakes near Long Willow Bottom are Round Willow Bottom,…
Paunsaugunt Recreation Area
We invite you to come and recreate on the Paunsaugunt Plateau! There are great…
3 Birch Spring-Pass Creek Loop
Printable Trail Map
This trail is just under 20 miles long (not including spurs) and is a nice ride through some of the lower elevation areas of the district. It consists of mixed ponderosa, juniper and sagebrush country. The secondary routes off of this trail allow for numerous loop options to ride, providing some great vistas and…
Panguitch Lake
Panguitch Lake is situated at an elevation of 8,212 feet approximately 18 miles southwest of Panguitch, Utah. The lake is the source of Panguitch Creek and is fed by three small inlet streams: Blue Springs Creek, Clear Creek, and Ipson Creek. The lake is a popular fishing lake with rainbow, brook, cutthroat, and brown trout thriving in its cool waters. There are two public boat ramps and a fish cleaning…
1 Markagunt Plateau
Printable Trail Map
This is the longest route on the district at almost 82 miles (not including spur routes). It travels south through Bear Valley, Horse Valley then along the shores of Panguitch Lake. Then this route turns west and ascends Clear Creek to the summit at which point the route turns to OHV-only trail (62”) for about 2…