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Swift Creek

Its 11 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $8 per night, and it is open from May to September. Swift Creek is a National Forest campground near Altamont, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Altamont, Utah

Managed by
National Forest

Swift Creek sits inside Ashley National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits right at the edge of High Uintas Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Swift Creek Trailhead: Near the Swift Creek and Yellowstone River confluence and the High Uintas Wilderness boundary; the trail leads to alpine lakes and a waterfall is nearby. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $8 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
11
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; forestcamping.com, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

40.6011, -110.3477 in Duchesne. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Swift Creek is open from May to September .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Swift Creek?
No. Swift Creek is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Swift Creek?
Camping at Swift Creek costs Single Site: $8 per night.
How many campsites does Swift Creek have?
Swift Creek has 11 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Swift Creek?
No. Swift Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Swift Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Swift Creek.
When is Swift Creek open?
Swift Creek is open from May to September.
Are generators allowed at Swift Creek?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Swift Creek?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Swift Creek. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Swift Creek?
Swift Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Swift Creek

fishypedia.com · 7.9 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Moon Lake, whose mapped center point is 7.9 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Moon Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

First-come Riverview Altamont · National Forest Season May to September Fee Single Site: $10 per night First-come Reservoir Altamont · National Forest Season May to September Fee Single Site: $5 per night First-come Bridge Altamont · National Forest Season May to September Fee Single Site: $8 per night First-come Yellowstone Altamont · National Forest Season May to September Fee $10/night single site; $30/night group unit

More campgrounds: camping near Altamont and campgrounds in Duchesne.

Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $8 per night
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