Yellow Creek Group campground
Yellow Creek Group
Nearby points of interest include the nearby Mirror Lake Scenic Byway and the Provo River, which is popular for fishing. Additionally, there are numerous hiking trails in the area, including the Highline Trail and the notch Mountain Trail.
The campground amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. However, there is no drinking water available, so visitors must bring their own or treat water from the nearby creek.
Interesting facts about the area include that it is home to a variety of wildlife, including moose, deer, and black bears. Visitors are reminded to take appropriate precautions to avoid conflicts with these animals.
The best time of year to visit the Yellow Creek Group camping area is from mid-June through mid-September, when the weather is generally mild and pleasant. Average temperatures during this time range from the 60s to the low 80s during the day and can drop into the 30s or 40s at night.
What's on-site at Yellow Creek Group
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 Yellow Creek Group, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Creek Group Site Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rt Fk Yellow Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Right Fork Yellow Creek Camp Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Yellow Creek Campsite | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Yellow Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Yellow Creek Group -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sevier River At Hatch | 75 cfs | → |
| Mammoth Creek Abv West Hatch Ditch | 30 cfs | → |
| East Fork Virgin River Near Glendale | 5 cfs | → |
| Pine Creek Near Escalante | 1 cfs | → |
| Escalante River Near Escalante | 0 cfs | → |
| Paria River Near Kanab | 0 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Yellow Creek Group -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agua Canyon | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Kodachrome Basin Park | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Long Valley Jct | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Long Valley Jct | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Widtsoe #3 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Widtsoe #3 | 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
Fishing spots
- Panguitch Lake
- Round Willow Bottom
- Long Willow Bottom
- Dougherty Basin
- Upper Barker Reservoir
- Lower Barker Reservoir
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 Yellow Creek Group as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Yellow Creek Group
Can I make reservations at Yellow Creek Group?
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 Yellow Creek Group?
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 Yellow Creek Group.