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PARK CLOSURE WILL IMPACT CAMPING and DAY USE ACCESS:

Please note the following closure in conjunction with the Ironman 70.3 St. George being held in May 2024:

CLOSURE : Saturday, May 4, 2024: Snow Canyon Drive through Snow Canyon State Park will be closed between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to accommodate the cycling portion of the Ironman 70.3 St. George North American Championship. Campers will need to leave the campground by 7:50a.m.; otherwise you will not be allowed to exit the campground and access Snow Canyon Drive until after 3:30 p.m. Day use visitors and incoming campers will not be able to access the park until after 3:30p.m. This closure includes the paved Whiptail Trail.

Snow Canyon State Park, UT

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Description

Snow Canyon State Park features red Navajo sandstone, capped by an overlay of black lava rock. Photography, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping are popular activities. Early spring and fall use of the park are especially appealing due to southern Utah's moderate climate. Two recent volcanic cones are found near the head of the canyon. This strikingly colorful canyon is 11 miles northwest of St. George. This is a desert park with extreme summer temperatures and little shade.

Geography:

Transported by wind more than 183 million years ago, tiny grains of quartzite sand covered much of what we now call Utah. These sand dunes, up to 2,500 feet thick, eventually were cemented into stone. Burnt orange to creamy white in color, Navajo sandstone, the predominant rock in the park, is what remains of the ancient desert sand sea. Over time, water has cut and shaped the sandstone to form canyons. Approximately 1.4 million years ago, and as recently as 27,000 years ago, nearby cinder cones erupted, causing lava to flow down these canyons, filling them with basalt. This redirected ancient waterways, eventually carving new canyons. Look up to see lava-capped ridges that were once canyon bottoms. Removal of rocks and minerals is prohibited.

Recreation:

Located in the 62,000 acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, established to protect the federally listed desert tortoise and its habitat, the park offers opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Activities include hiking, nature studies, wildlife viewing, photography, camping, ranger talks and junior ranger programs. There are more than 18 miles of hiking trails, a three-mile paved walking/biking trail and over five miles of equestrian trails.

Facilities:

14 RV sites with water and electrical hook-ups and 17 multi-use campsites make up this great campground set against a stunning backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs in red and white, and peaks and valleys of jumbled black lava rock interspersed with serpentine sandy washes.

Nearby Attractions:

  • The City of St. George
  • Tuacahn

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Ada Restrooms
  • Comfort Station
  • Drinking Water
  • Dump Station
  • Electricity
  • Fire Pit, Grill & Table
  • Grill/Table
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hookups
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Showers
  • Interpretive/ Nature Programs
  • Modern Restrooms
  • Motor Home/Trailers
  • Pets Allowed
  • Ranger Station
  • Rock Climbing
  • Scenic Views
  • Sewage Disposal Station
  • Showers
  • Tent Pad
  • Trails, Bicycle
  • Visitor Center
  • Water Hookups
  • Water In Site
Alerts and Important Information


  • Campsites 1 through 14 are narrow and use of slide out's or awnings is not guaranteed.

  • Generator hours are noon to 4p.m.

  • An extra vehicle in your site, space permitting, will be charged $20 per night. For more information about extra vehicle accommodations please contact the park.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Snow Canyon State Park
1002 Snow Canyon Drive
Ivins  UT  84738
Phone Number:
Information:  (435)628-2255