South Iron Springs Group Site
Iron Springs Group Campground is located approximately five miles off US Highway 191 along meandering Red Cloud Loop Scenic Backway next to a grassy meadow bordered by shady pines and aspens. Sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the meadow, and ATV trails crisscross the area.
More like this: reservable in Utah · tent only in Utah
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $20/night for group unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June |
| Forest | Ashley National Forest |
| Booking | A $6 fee is charged for extra vehicles. |
| Fees | $20/night for group unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.7034° N, 109.5558° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedD1 Pondo Rx
13 mi from the campground · 532 acres
- PrescribedBurnt Beaver Rx
33 mi from the campground
- PrescribedWestern Roughneck Rx
45 mi from the campground · 472 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Redneck Archery and Pro Shop ↗ | 17.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 6.1 miEast Park Junction Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 7.4 miHighline Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miRed Cloud to Pine Hollow0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.3 miGirls Camp to Red Cloud0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.3 miGirls Camp to Red Cloud Spur0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.3 miJade Ram Spur NWunder 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.4 miKane Hollow East0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.4 miJade Ram Spur South0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Ashley National Forest begins about 2.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 2.3 miAshley National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,401,248 acres
- 14.9 miUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,912,954 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
Guidebooks for Utah
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at South Iron Springs Group Site?
Sites at South Iron Springs Group Site are reservable on Recreation.gov. A $6 fee is charged for extra vehicles. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at South Iron Springs Group Site?
$20/night for group unit
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to South Iron Springs Group Site?
South Iron Springs Group Site is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What if South Iron Springs Group Site is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Iron Springs Group Ashley (0.1 mi), Kaler Hollow Campground (3.1 mi, first-come), and Oaks Park Campground (4.4 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby