Fishlake National Forest

Castle Rock Campground

Castle Rock Campground is located in Clear Creek Canyon and very easily accessed from Exit 17 on I-70. Geological castle like formations surround this campground. 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.

Location: Located approximately 1 mile south of Exit 17 on 1-70. Take exit 17 off of 1-70, travel on Forest Road #475 for approximately 2 miles.

Elevation: 6,500 feet

Season: April through October

Fee: $11 for one and $22 for double family camping.

Facilities: Available facilities include drinking water, two vault toilets, tables and grills. Units will accommodate 24' to 30' camp trailers.

Reservations: Campground is operated by Utah State Parks and Recreation. Reservations can be made by calling 435-527-4631.

ATV Access: 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.

USDA Forest Service - Fishlake National Forest
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