Muddy Creek

About Muddy Creek

The WSA includes a portion of the San Rafael Reef. Muddy Creek, a tributary of the Dirty Devil River to the south, flows east across the northern portion of the WSA then south through the eastern portion, and has a deep canyon through the study area. The south-central portion of the WSA consists of steep mesas. The southern part of the study area is a mesa bisected by Muddy Creek Canyon, and is referred to as The Pasture west of the canyon and Keesle Country east of the canyon.

How to Get There

Muddy Creek WSA is located in Emery County, about 30 miles south of Emery, UT

Plan Your Visit to Muddy Creek

Heading to Muddy Creek? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)