Just absolutely breathtaking out here. Such a wonderful difference from the other nearby parks…read morewhich are more like dry rocks. So much greenery and a gorgeous river that runs through. Perfect for a walk in some cooler weather on the hotter summer days. Put your feet in the freezing cold river for a refresher. It didn't look very big to me from the map view but it's a good size to drive around before picking a good spot. Parking is cash only put in an envelope outside the park. Watch out for snakes! If you are in the area and are unsure of going, this is your sign saying to go. I almost didn't and now that I know what it's like out there, I would have regretted it sooo bad if I didn't go. It's truly so beautiful and peaceful.

Not too far outside of the St. George area, you'll find an entirely different terrain-no longer the…read morered rocks and dirt, but tall, lush trees, a stream and a respectable sized reservoir. This is Pine Valley-located in Dixie National Forest (yes, there's a fee-$8 per vehicle). There are picnic areas and space for fishing. At the guard station, there's a handwritten sign telling visitors not to be a "fishnicker"....I inquired about this new word and learned that it's a person who comes to fish but parks their vehicle in a picnic spot, making it unavailable for people who want to picnic there. Makes sense-if you're here to fish, park in the fishing area and leave the picnic tables to people who will use them. There are several walking/hiking trails and they are beautiful! We did the Santa Clara River Walkway which was an easy walk through the trees with pretty views. There's plenty of available parking at the trailhead and clean bathrooms before you start your hike.

If you want to stay in a very rustic setting away from the crowds of Zion, Bryce, etc. yet avoid…read morethe bright lights of St. George, this US Forest Service campground is the place to go. Getting there is half the fun. At the end of Oak Grove Rd. in Leeds, keep going into Dixie National Forest on a gravel/dirt road and follow the signs for Oak Grove Campground. You start out in desert scrub, pass through stunning multi-colored rock formations, then end up in a low-height forest near the end as Pine Valley Mountain looms above. All along the route (which parallels Leeds Creek), you'll keep going up- at least a couple thousand feet in elevation gain, so keep your eye on your engine temperature. The road gets rougher, especially near the end, but was passable by a non-4WD car. I even saw a camper trailer parked there, so someone was able to defy the posted cautions against bringing a trailer all the way. Note that there are also a number of random campsites along the access road as well if you lose your nerve while driving. The campground itself is small- only about 9 sites, but nestled in a shaded grove area with many pine trees as well as the namesake oaks. Several families were camped there and were playing in the creek, which was running at an especially high level. As the USFS is wont to do, you won't know if there's potable water available until you actually get there- the notice board informed campers that water was not available there at the moment if they wanted to get water, they'd have to drive white-knuckled back to Leeds to get it. There was also a sign posted halfway down the access road saying that the campground was full, but it looked semi-permanent and when I got to the campground several sites were available. Only a single pit toilet was available, but at least it was fairly clean. The campground is also the trailhead for the Oak Grove trail up Pine Valley Mountain. More on that in another review.

Wonderful, small camp ground located way out in the boonies, and established by the Civilian…read moreConservation Corps back in the 1930s (as were most of the roads in the area). As the other poster noted, the access road is rather 'rustic' & I wouldn't want to tow a trailer using just a 2WD vehicle, nor would I dare try driving a big motorhome down it -- if you're considering either, scout the road out first. If you're camping out there and major rainfall occurs, unless you've got a heavy-duty 4WD with off-road tires, you're probably not going to be leaving for a while, perhaps several days, until the road dries up somewhat. But all of those risks are what really helps keep the Oak Grove campground rather small & cozy, and best-suited for the people who are really into roughing it, not the type that like camping, but want to be able to go into town for a pizza or otherwise just be a quick & easy drive away from civilization. Due to the elevation & shade presented by the numerous pine trees, this is one of the few camp sites in the St George area that would be tolerable in the late Summer & Fall, where temps in St George can easily be 110 degrees in the day.

You can use your national park pass to avoid the fee here. You just have to display it on your…read moredash. Maps took us like 2 miles north, then back track to the tunnel to get in. Not sure if that was the best way or not. The parking lot is not huge, and you can't park in the designated camping area spots. There are plenty of picnic tables, probably more than parking spaces. There are at least 20 tables there. There are a few trails to choose from. Very close the parking and campsites is a short 1/4 hike (or shorter) to the dinosaur prints. There is a hike in the other direction to the mini waterfall and pond. Probably about a mile or a little over a mile (1direction). We also found an old almost petrified bristlecone tree (that was neat). We got lucky with the weather for Dec, it was probably about 60 degrees and very nice. I saw that in the summer it can be over 110 so I am glad that we got the nice weather. The red /orange scenery is spectacular and representative of the area, like it is at zion, bryce, snow canyon, pioneer park, etc. We enjoyed a picnic lunch there, and we had a blue bird, a scrub jay, come join us and beg for food. Check out my photos.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO NOT FOLLOW THE YELP…read moreDIRECTIONAL MAP TO GET HERE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To reach the Red Reef trailhead, take Exit 23 off Interstate 15 S and head east on Red Cliffs Campground Road. The trailhead is located at the campground, which is about 5 miles down the paved road. GPS Coordinates: 37.224794, -113.406300 It is $5 to park your car here in the parking lot, follow directions to the trail. It is a beautiful and easy hike - until the very end. it meanders along a path - then at the end you need to climb some pretty big rocks to see the payoff of the beautiful canyon. We loved this hike. (but were thrown off by the Yelp directions that sent us in an alternate direction.

Kolob Canyons as part of Zion National Park is an underrated gem much less visited than The Narrows…read morein Zion. It's located about an hour north of the main park entrance, off the highway on the way to Cedar City. An admission fee is required to enter this area of the park. We arrived around 8:30am and there were only several cars in front of the visitor center. We checked in with our national park passes and started the 5-mile scenic drive up to the top of the mountain. There's are many pullouts along the road to take pictures and see the beautiful views. A circular parking lot is at the summit with vault restrooms and a nice view of the Kolob Canyons. The secret here is to hike the 0.5 mile trail with the trailhead at the parking lot. The hike has a little elevation, but a 76-year old in our party was able to hike all the way. The views at the end of the trail are phenomenal and worth the trip. We spent a lot of time here taking pictures and soaking up the sights. We could see far into the horizon, past the mountains into Arizona on a clear day. For me, visiting Kolob Canyons was my favorite and most memorable part of my Utah trip. The crowds here are nearly nonexistent, though parking at the top of the mountain can get full. If you're ever in the area, I highly recommend adding Kolob Canyons to your itinerary!

Beautiful trails on this side of Zion. Nice easy access right off the 15 freeway. Not too crowded…read moreand pretty shady most of the way. There's lots to look at and climb. This could easily be an all day hike if you stop to explore the surroundings and climb the rocks around the trail. Very fun and beautiful!

As part of our family trip to Utah's National Parks, we stayed at Utah State Parks since they had…read moreopenings. It was a good choice. This is a nice state park with friendly staff and clean facilities. Depending on what side you're on, you get closer access to the modern restrooms with showers. The other side will just have restrooms. But either way, these are excellent amenities and exactly what you need after a long day of hiking. In addition, the park itself has some recreational activities available and is located on a scenic reservoir. Very good state park.

First time here, end of January 2026. Very windy when we arrived but campsite was easy to find and…read moreclean. No issues with hookups either. Staff at entrance gate were friendly too! Very clean bathrooms and warm inside. Well lit at night. Great views of the water during the day and stars at night. We enjoyed our 1 night stay and would definitely come back when we have more time.

The Virgin River Pass on Interstate 15 holds a golden spot in my heart and mind. It is sometimes in…read moremy dreams. When in the area, I always stop, and pay, here.

We didn't stay we just drove through to check out the site…read more We used the bathrooms they were clean and the sites were clean this place is beautiful surrounded by the canyon. It was empty when we went but it was hot like in the high 90's

We had a great stay! The campground is well-kept with clean restrooms, and the camp host was super…read morefriendly and welcoming. We loved the convenience of having a little town just 5 minutes away for anything we needed. We stayed in Loop A since Loops B and C are under renovation. The only downside was the traffic noise at night/day which can get a bit loud, but overall it was a very nice campground.

I felt the need to post this review because I found it very difficult to find recent reviews on…read morethis campground prior to my stay, so hopefully some of you find this helpful! First off, if you're on the fence about going, DO IT! This is a beautiful summer campground, we went June 8-10, 2018 and the weather was perfect. It did get a little cold at night, but nothing that our sleeping bags couldn't handle. The campgrounds here aren't too close together which I really appreciated, but some campsites are more shaded than others. I stayed in B loop, site #48 and it was conveniently located close to the restrooms (which are kept very clean) and the campground host, who sell firewood. People here were very respectful of the quiet hours which start at 10. Keep in mind that there are no showers at this campsite. Also, the picnic table and fire ring are on concrete which I loved SO much and it even comes with a stand for your portable stove and a place to hang your lantern. The campsite also has tent pads that they have leveled out which made sleeping very comfortable. However, the one thing I do regret is not bringing a hammock!! There are lots of trees here. This place is also walking distance to a small lake where you can go fishing and a short 4 mike drive to Duck Creek Village, which has a convenience store, small restaurants, and souvenir shops.

Yeh that's good babe I miss your call I'm so glad I can have a good sleep babe love you soo much…read morebaby

This campground was my favorite during our trip. The campground had a host nearby. Saw him multiple…read moretimes checking on and tidying up the site. Even though we only stayed one night, the host had our name accurately filled out when we arrived (our other sites had old information and never changed it. Not that this is a big deal, but it was an extra detail showing the care for the site). Navajo Lake nearby is AMAZING and there is plenty to do if you plan ahead. We will definitely be back!

Not sure what the big hype is here. This is a man made reservoir surrounded by lots of red rocks…read moreand sand. I have driven by plenty of times but never stopped. They do have a beach and offer boating rentals, fishing, swimming and off roading. It seems to be a popular place for some people, but I think I can pass on hanging out here. I prefer a genuine lake created by nature.

Really looking forward to coming her to camp outside of Zion during summer. Seems like a great…read moreplace to avoid a lot of the crowds closer in to Zion and unwind on warmer days. Also, not very expensive for day use! Staff was helpful.

I've hiked Knarrville falls 4 times now and the last time I was there I met a gentleman who was SO…read morefriendly, knowledgeable and generous...it so happened that he ran the campgrounds there in that space. He suggested my friend and I relax (after our hike) and let us use the porta potty, which was purple and was "clean" as far as porta pottys go! Anyway, because of that...I decided the next time I went back I would order a snack, I'm all about supporting local businesses, especially in small towns! Fast forward this summer...I brought two friends hiking and the three of us stopped to have snow cones! Now, I haven't had a snow cone in years...so, it was somewhat nostalgic and fun with all the creative names they have. They were good but more up my kids alley than mine, as I'm older, I've limited my intake of sugar. Now if there was a variety of "Margarita" snow cones, I'd be ALL IN!! LOL Bottom line: the proprietors here are great people with lots of knowledge about the area and it's a refreshing treat for you and or the kiddos to have something cold and tasty on a hot day! Thank ya'll for your hospitality and your welcome to the Margarita snow cone idea...Your friend in Vegas!

When you leave the falls. Stop by this place to grab a snow cone. Grab a big size!! The owners are…read moreawesome. And anyone's welcome! Great lil spot.