RV parks near Pine Valley, Utah sit at elevations between 3,400 and 5,500 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping opportunities throughout the region. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F in lower elevation areas, while higher spots like New Harmony maintain more moderate conditions. Most RV accommodations in this desert region remain open year-round, though services and amenities may be limited during winter months.
What to do
Hiking Red Cliffs: Located about a mile from St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey, the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area offers miles of hiking trails through towering red formations. "This National Conservation Area is surrounded by towering red cliffs that have miles of hiking trails through them. It's a great place to spend the day exploring," notes Berton M.
Winter hiking options: The region's lower elevations provide excellent cool-season hiking when higher-elevation parks are snow-covered. "We visited right after their winter season when there were no activities planned. We still enjoyed the spring warmth and their large outdoor pool," shares Sam F. about his stay at McArthur's Temple View RV Resort.
Visit Kanarra Falls: This lesser-known slot canyon is just a short walk from Red Ledge RV Park. "We chose this place because of its proximity to the Kanarraville Falls trailhead (it is less than a half-mile away)," writes Lee D. The hike requires permits that "sell out most days," so purchase in advance.
What campers like
Swimming pools: During hot months, campground pools become essential amenities. At Gateway Luxury RV Resort, "its huge resort style swimming pool and hot tub" along with "pickel ball courts and corn hole boards" make it "a vacation destination in itself," according to marty G.
Free activities: Many parks offer on-site recreation beyond swimming. "Free miniature golf horseshoes and a pickleball" are available at Hurricane KOA, though stephanie V. notes it's "way too hot to do them" during peak summer months when temperatures regularly exceed 100°F.
Easy access to multiple parks: The strategic location between several national parks makes the area valuable for multi-destination trips. "This campground is perfectly located between Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. And, Cedar Breaks is just a few miles away," writes Keith W. about Red Ledge RV Park.
What you should know
Highway noise levels: Many RV parks in the region sit close to major roads. At Hurricane KOA, "It's right by the highway and you could hear the semi's going by all night," reports Danielle S. Proximity to I-15 affects several parks in the area.
Site levelness varies: Some parks have significant leveling challenges. The Hurricane KOA has "crazy unlevel" sites according to one reviewer who "had to raise one side 6 inches to get sorta level."
Wind exposure: The desert landscape offers limited natural windbreaks. At Zion RV and Campground, one camper experienced extreme winds: "It is extremely windy, with nothing to break that wind. We came back to the site one evening to find both tents down and our things scattered across the tent site area."
Bathroom quality inconsistent: Facility maintenance varies significantly between parks. While Southern Utah RV Resort offers "nice restrooms and showers," Zion RV and Campground has "horrible conditions of the bathrooms & showers. Paint peeling, mold? Scalding then ice cold water."
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: During hot months, pools provide essential relief. At Southern Utah RV Resort, facilities include "basketball half court, small playground for kids, corn hole area, community fire pit area," making it family-friendly despite the desert heat.
Tent site selection: For families with tents, look for grassy areas rather than gravel. "Gail, the host and owner, put us on a nice grassy patch under a couple of pines," reports Annie C. about Red Ledge RV Park, noting this made for a more comfortable family setup.
Shade considerations: Limited tree cover makes shade a premium feature. Most parks have "almost no grass/landscaping. Everything is pea gravel," as Chris L. notes about Southern Utah RV Resort. Only select sites have shade trees, so request these specifically when traveling with children during summer.
Tips from RVers
Site dimensions: Larger rigs should verify specific site measurements. At Leeds RV Park & Motel, Clean Slate D. notes, "The campground is very open and is year round. There are permanent tenants. It's very well manicured and the bathhouses are clean."
Reservation timing: For peak seasons (March-May and September-October), book months in advance. "We called this park and they had space," notes Rob N. about Leeds RV Park, but this was an exception during typically busy periods.
Direction accuracy: Some GPS systems incorrectly route to certain parks. For Hurricane KOA, Danielle S. advises, "follow the directions on their website. They put a special note on purpose. Glad we followed it instead of google maps or we would have gotten lost."
Power options: Not all parks offer both 30-amp and 50-amp service. At Zion West RV Park, a reviewer mentions, "We had a FHU site with 50 amp service," while noting the park "doesn't offer a lot of amenities, but does have showers and laundry room."
