About Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site
Otter Creek has an activity for almost everyone. The cold, clear water of this large reservoir offers year-round fishing for rainbow trout. For wildlife watchers, numerous waterfowl, raptors, deer, antelope, and elk abound. If you’re an ATV rider, you’ll want to try the Paiute ATV trail, which can be accessed from here. The primary activities include fishing and boating - although the site also serves as a regional staging area for extended and day trips into the surrounding National Forest, Utah State Lands and BLM managed lands by horse, foot, and vehicle. The Richfield Field Office manages day use facilities, dispersed and primitive camping facilities, and fishing access to the Reservoir at Fisherman's Beach, Tamarisk Point, and South Point along the west side of the reservoir. There is no potable water, but picnic tables and pit toilets are available. Otter Creek Reservoir is located at the southeastern corner of Paiute County near the town of Antimony. A Utah State Park is located at the south end and provides well developed facilities. The Richfield BLM maintains several semi-primitive sites along the west side of the lake. Dispersed-use is available on the east side of the reservoir. The landscape consists of a sagebrush-steppe ecosystem. The Parker Mountains are located to the east, Monroe Mountain and Kingston Canyon to the west of the lake, and the Sevier Plateau to the southwest.
How to Get There
This recreation site is located west of Antimony and north of Otter Creek State Park. Once you reach the westside of the reservoir, turn east onto a dirt road. This road will parallel the reservoir until you find South Point on the southwest side of the reservoir.
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Heading to Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site? 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
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site?
No central reservation system listed for Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/256887) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site?
This recreation site is located west of Antimony and north of Otter Creek State Park. Once you reach the westside of the reservoir, turn east onto a dirt road. This road will parallel the reservoir until you find South Point on the southwest side of the reservoir.
How do I contact Otter Creek, South Point Recreation Site?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-896-1500 or email: utrfmail@blm.gov.
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