Cabin camping near St. George, Utah offers access to the remarkable red rock landscapes of southwestern Utah, situated at elevations between 2,700-3,500 feet. The region experiences extreme temperature variations, with summer highs often exceeding 100°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Cabins provide critical climate control during these seasonal extremes, with most properties offering air conditioning units that maintain comfortable indoor temperatures even during peak summer heat.
What to do
Hiking at Red Cliffs Recreation Area: Located approximately 10 minutes from Hurricane, this area features dramatic landscapes with trails ranging from easy to challenging. A visitor at WillowWind RV Park noted, "This campground is located within 20 miles of Zion national park & on an awesome little town... There's the Quail Creek State Park as well. Hurricane is up the road and has even more attractions, hikes and ORV trails."
Off-road adventures at Sand Hollow State Park: The red sand terrain provides excellent opportunities for ATV and side-by-side exploration. A camper described it as, "If you're in the area to see sand hollow via motorcycle or side-by-side this is a perfect base camp. The area is absolutely beautiful. Red Utah desert and very sandy. Your gear will be pink by the time you go home."
Water activities on Sand Hollow Reservoir: The clear water reservoir provides swimming, paddleboarding, and boating options during hot weather. A visitor reported, "Lake is crystal clear. Great for swimming or paddling. Campsites are close to lake."
What campers like
Seasonal pool access: Many cabin properties offer heated swimming options for shoulder season visits. At Zion River Resort, guests appreciate that "Year round heated pool and hot tub. Store on site with decent prices. All spots have a tree with grass, picnic table and concrete pads."
Virgin River access: Several properties provide direct river access for cooling off during hot days. One camper mentioned, "The cool Virgin River behind our site was a nice place to soak our tired feet and enjoy a beverage after hiking in Zion."
Mature shade trees: The natural shade significantly reduces temperature around cabins during summer. At WillowWind RV Park, a camper observed, "Despite basically being in a desert, the park had lush grass in every spot and a dense tree cover. It was about 10 degrees cooler in the park because of the shade from the trees."
What you should know
Water conditions vary seasonally: Some water bodies experience periodic algae growth. A visitor at Zion River Resort noted, "On our recent trip (late Feb 2021) the river also had some kind of bad algae and you were warned to keep all pets, etc. out of the water."
Cabin availability is extremely limited in peak season: Most properties fill months in advance for spring and fall. At Temple View RV Resort, a visitor shared, "This campground has a very nice rec center and plenty of activities during the winter months. We visited right after their winter season when there were no activities planned."
Connectivity challenges: Cell service varies dramatically across properties. One camper reported, "There is virtually no cell signal in Virgin. Certainly not enough to even begin to create a hot spot. There is wifi (and we even had a booster on our site)...but there was still terribly connectivity."
Tips for camping with families
Consider cabin proximity to bathrooms: Some properties have limited bathroom facilities. At St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey, a visitor mentioned, "It is KOA so I kind of figure you get what you expect. It's pricey for a campground but KOA's have showers. Downside: It's right by the highway and you could hear the semi's going by all night."
Choose cabins with climate control: Summer temperatures regularly exceed 100°F. A reviewer noted, "The weather here is extremely hot over 100! The paces is located off the highway so you can hear the traffic. Also the bathrooms were hot no ac."
Look for recreational amenities: Some properties offer additional activities on-site. A visitor at Leeds RV Park & Motel mentioned, "There is a nice clubhouse with plenty of seating, a big TV, and nice laundry facilities. Showers are super clean."
Tips from RVers
Arrive with full water tanks: Water pressure issues occur at some properties. At Temple View RV Resort, a camper reported, "Only issue we had the 2 days we stayed was low water pressure entire stay. Called the office to see if the pressures could be raised and was told to wait a few minutes and try."
Book sites away from highways: Traffic noise affects sleep quality at some locations. One reviewer cautioned, "It's right off the interstate. Nothing but vehicle traffic all night long. Zero privacy- tent sites are so close you can literally hop from one tent pad to the next."
Research pad sizes before booking: Cabin sites and RV pads vary significantly in size across properties. At South Campground — Zion National Park, a visitor advised, "Pay attention to online photos and specs if you want shade. Many sites are in full sun, but we had partial shade at #70."
