Upper Box Creek Trailhead campground
Upper Box Creek Trailhead
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets, but there is no running water or electricity on site. The camping area operates on a first-come-first-serve basis and has 10 campsites available.
An interesting fact about the area is that it is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and moose. Visitors are reminded to properly store their food and dispose of trash to avoid attracting bears.
The best time of year to visit the Upper Box Creek Trailhead camping area is during the summer months, from June to September. The average temperatures during this time range from 50°F to 80°F, making it comfortable for outdoor activities. However, visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures at night and sudden changes in weather.
What's on-site at Upper Box Creek Trailhead
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Upper Box Creek Trailhead, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Box Creek Trailhead | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Manning Meadow Cua Dispersed | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Milo's Kitchen Trailhead | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Koosharem Canyon/Paiute Atv | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Koosharem Reservoir Dispersed Camping | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Box Creek Trailhead -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Above Diversions | 26 cfs | → |
| East Fork Sevier River Near Kingston | 198 cfs | → |
| Seven Mile Creek Near Fish Lake | 5 cfs | → |
| Sevier River Near Kingston | 9 cfs | → |
| Fremont River Near Bicknell | 51 cfs | → |
| Beaver River Near Beaver | 26 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Upper Box Creek Trailhead -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc 12l05 - Squaw Springs Snow Course | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Squaw Springs | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Box Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Box Creek | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| 11l03 - Fish Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fish Lake Utah | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Piute State Park
- K. E. Bullock State Wildlife Area
- Millard State Wildlife Area
- Fishlake National Forest
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Box Creek Trailhead as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Box Creek Trailhead
Can I make reservations at Upper Box Creek Trailhead?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Upper Box Creek Trailhead?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Upper Box Creek Trailhead.