OutReserve

Skull Creek

SKULL CREEK
SKULL CREEK
SKULL CREEK
SKULL CREEK
SKULL CREEK

Featured amenities

Restrooms

About Skull Creek

Skull Creek Campground is located about 35 miles north of Vernal, Utah near Flaming Gorge Reservoir. Visitors enjoy hiking and biking on local trails and boating, fishing and swimming on the reservoir.

Number of accommodations: 11

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 15 to Sep 17

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Campfire Ring
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: SKULL CREEK
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (46)

What Guests Are Saying

Skull Creek campground offers a pleasant and shaded environment, ideal for hot days, with clean campsites and well-maintained outhouses. Access to nearby hiking trails is convenient, and many guests appreciated the attentive campground staff. However, there are some concerns regarding water availability, signage, and cleanliness that potential visitors should consider.

Review Summary

4.1
46 reviews
5
56.5%
26
4
17.4%
8
3
13.0%
6
2
4.3%
2
1
8.7%
4

Nicholas T

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great quiet shady campground, pit toilets well kept No water. One concern is that signage to camp is nonexistent. One sign exactly at turn in (off 55 mph road) is your only notice of site of campgrounds, and you have to brake hard to turn. It’s kinda dangerous

Nicholas T

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great quiet shady campground, pit toilets well kept No water. One concern is that signage to camp is nonexistent. One sign exactly at turn in (off 55 mph road) is your only notice of site of campgrounds, and you have to brake hard to turn. It’s kinda dangerous

Tammie S

Verified

July 27, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Clean and quiet campground.

Tammie S

Verified

July 27, 2024 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Clean and quiet campground.

MCCOY N

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SKULL CREEK

2

We have stayed at his campground 3 now times In mutli different areas and have loved it. This last time was a different story. When we arrived the camp hosts had not posted reservations for campgrounds in weeks (signs were from weeks past)! We called the number at the front due to having 2 different groups in our reserved campgrounds. We were given the run around on who we actually needed to call. Was given a courprit number which was an automated message with no help. Finally was given a phone number for the camp hosts, we called them mutli times and they never even picked up. Eventually we had to talk to both groups of campers who were nice enough to move there entire camp. I felt very bad kicking people out who had already paid the first come first serve fee. We eventually saw a host come and empty the pay station but they never came into the camp ground to check up on anything. The firepits were full to the brim with ash and beer cans obviously not being taken care of. It's a real bummer to see a really good Campground not being taken care of. It is a beautiful spot with lots of shade but I'd only recommend it to people who are willing to deal with the lack of organization and cleanliness.
Happy Camping!

MCCOY N

Verified

July 21, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SKULL CREEK

2

We have stayed at his campground 3 now times In mutli different areas and have loved it. This last time was a different story. When we arrived the camp hosts had not posted reservations for campgrounds in weeks (signs were from weeks past)! We called the number at the front due to having 2 different groups in our reserved campgrounds. We were given the run around on who we actually needed to call. Was given a courprit number which was an automated message with no help. Finally was given a phone number for the camp hosts, we called them mutli times and they never even picked up. Eventually we had to talk to both groups of campers who were nice enough to move there entire camp. I felt very bad kicking people out who had already paid the first come first serve fee. We eventually saw a host come and empty the pay station but they never came into the camp ground to check up on anything. The firepits were full to the brim with ash and beer cans obviously not being taken care of. It's a real bummer to see a really good Campground not being taken care of. It is a beautiful spot with lots of shade but I'd only recommend it to people who are willing to deal with the lack of organization and cleanliness.
Happy Camping!

Daniel A

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

My family and I had a great time at this campground. Plenty of evening shade, though if we had stayed another night, we would have had to put up the canopy for midday shade. The fire pit was perfect to keep a nice fire going and to cook with. The only downside to our plot was there wasn't much of a cleared flat spot to pitch our tents. We made do, but a bit more room for that would have been more ideal. Bugs were almost non-existent in the evening, though they did get a little thicker in the morning as we packed up. Still, this camping trip exceeded our expectations.

Daniel A

Verified

July 12, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

My family and I had a great time at this campground. Plenty of evening shade, though if we had stayed another night, we would have had to put up the canopy for midday shade. The fire pit was perfect to keep a nice fire going and to cook with. The only downside to our plot was there wasn't much of a cleared flat spot to pitch our tents. We made do, but a bit more room for that would have been more ideal. Bugs were almost non-existent in the evening, though they did get a little thicker in the morning as we packed up. Still, this camping trip exceeded our expectations.

Janae W

Verified

September 12, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

We've stayed here several times in 3 different spots. Always plenty of shade and privacy. Comfortable campsites. the potholes on the road in are quite large, but passable with careful driving. We didn't personally use the toilet facilities, but heard from others with us that they were "not bad for an outhouse". We had spotty mobile service, but for better service you can just drive east to the next pullout and we had great reception there.

Janae W

Verified

September 12, 2023 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

We've stayed here several times in 3 different spots. Always plenty of shade and privacy. Comfortable campsites. the potholes on the road in are quite large, but passable with careful driving. We didn't personally use the toilet facilities, but heard from others with us that they were "not bad for an outhouse". We had spotty mobile service, but for better service you can just drive east to the next pullout and we had great reception there.

Location Skull Creek

Address:
Red Canyon Complex
Dutch John, UT, 84023
United States

Highway access

Skull Creek is accessible via Highway 44, located just west of the junction with Highway 191.

Latitude & Longitude: 40.8628 / -109.527

Elevation: 2290 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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