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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%
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8.7%
4

Joseph S

Verified

June 5, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SKULL CREEK

4

The snow during the evening put a damper on our hiking plans for the next day. Very fun and beautiful spot.

Joseph S

Verified

June 5, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SKULL CREEK

4

The snow during the evening put a damper on our hiking plans for the next day. Very fun and beautiful spot.

Travis T

Verified

August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great little campground. Nice sites with plenty of space between sites.

Travis T

Verified

August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great little campground. Nice sites with plenty of space between sites.

Jennifer R

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great location and very private camp sites!

Jennifer R

Verified

August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SKULL CREEK

5

Great location and very private camp sites!

Mynon W

Verified

August 4, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK

4

We enjoyed our visit. Reservations were clearly marked on our campsites. Area was clean. It’s close to the dam. Bathrooms were adequate. They are small and older. I’d like to see hand sanitizer like I’ve seen at other campsites. My biggest complaint is no water.

Mynon W

Verified

August 4, 2021 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SKULL CREEK

4

We enjoyed our visit. Reservations were clearly marked on our campsites. Area was clean. It’s close to the dam. Bathrooms were adequate. They are small and older. I’d like to see hand sanitizer like I’ve seen at other campsites. My biggest complaint is no water.

Ryan M

Verified

July 28, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK

3

Well maintained camp ground. It was a little warm during the day but cooled off at night nicely. One morning a herd of cows walked through our camp which was interesting to wake up to. :-)

Ryan M

Verified

July 28, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SKULL CREEK

3

Well maintained camp ground. It was a little warm during the day but cooled off at night nicely. One morning a herd of cows walked through our camp which was interesting to wake up to. :-)

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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