Top 10+ Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near St. George, UT

Visited in December and arrived on a weekday. About 1/3 of spots were full. Spot 6 was stunning and provided privacy. Spot had enough Verizon service to work/hotspot. Road is great in a 2wd camper van. About 15-20 minutes from St. George. Spot 6 was ~3/4 mile from a trail, but the road was great to walk too. I will definitely be back.

My second visit to Snow Canyon was just as rewarding as the first one. Gorgeous red rock scenery and impeccable maintenance for this lovely box canyon named after a pair of brothers with a last name of Snow. 

During the second visit in May the weather was perfect for sleeping without the tent fly--- stars overhead.

Showers and bathrooms are first class.

Great tent section but strange RV section though--- looks like urban parking lot. 

Excellent staff.

Tent sites are lovely except for site # 28 which is in a "hole". 

Campground is 25 minutes from St. George.

This KOA is located about ten minutes outside of St George and right off the I-15 freeway. It was all the amenities that your typical KOA has; dog park, hookups, cabins, and store. The best part of this KOA is its proximity to Red Cliffs National Conservation Area which is about a mile away. 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. 

The only downside is the traffic noise on the I-15 at night. But if you are in your RV or van you will hardly notice it. This is a good campground for any trip to Zion or the surrounding area. 

Cell Service: Good

Located right off the highway, this a great place to stay for one night or for longer periods. There seemed to be several full-timers living in the campground. You can hear the highway when you sleep, so try to request a site furthest from the road. The bathrooms were clean and the staff was welcoming and accommodating. There was not a dog park or any grassy areas that allowed pets which was a challenge.

This location takes you to the beginning of the road into this area. Right off, there are large pull-through campsites with fire pits. As these were all taken, I pushed further in. Along the way, there are small pull offs that I considered but it was early in the day so I kept going. I’m glad I did. Lots of great spaces further up and it is 2wd friendly. Tip: get there earlier in the day, like 3-4pm to get a good spot. After I’d settled in and started exploring the area, a couple from British Columbia joined my campsite which was fun. Later, a truck with a 28’ camper drove past and then two other trucks with over landing setups also drove past. They didn’t stay with us but if you do choose to go solo at a site that can hold 5-6 vehicles, be prepared to share!

Camping If you keep going a few miles past the pull-through sites, there are several amazing sites further up. Large enough for 6 vehicles (as is the case with my chosen location) and/or large campers. Most have fire pits. There are cows about when you get further in and they do walk through the campsite. At mine, there were cow pies; however, the cows just watched from the perimeter as they past. Chewing their cuds and gossiping I have no doubt. No facilities or water but lots of space around so that if nature calls, you can get away from camp and have epic views to answer its call in private. Sans cows. There is a section of I-15 visible but I didn’t hear it despite being only 25 min from St. George.

The Approach and Ace Test Definitely Ace friendly (Ace was my 2016 VW Jetta that I often took on roads like this and use it as a sort of standard). That said, it is pretty washboarded so watch out if you’re bringing the fine China with you. Once you’re further in (wilderness) there are free range cows so keep an eye out for them and mind the signs that say no camping.

Activities Good hiking nearby. All trails has some listed but some are cow paths and lead down into the canyon. There is one across the “street” from my site that goes all the way to the top of the ridge. I won’t have time to hike it but it looks like a good one. My site has epic 360 views that make you feel like you’re in the Grand Canyon. Bring your camera, take photos in the morning or in the evening, the sun will give great light regardless of which “golden hour” you take advantage of. Fire pit looking out over the canyon for a good evening of relaxing. If you absolutely need, St. George is 25 min away.

Weather Mid-April when I was there gave me a high of 89 and a low of 58. Honestly a bit hot for me but very desirable for most. It was windy at my spot during the day but it calmed by evening. I did not bring firewood and I will regret that forever. It was a beautiful calm, clear evening in the 60’s.

Cell Service Verizon gave me 3 bars at 5G and I was able to do some remote work while I was there as well as send videos in iMessage and things of that nature

This is a wonderful campground. The sites are well designed and some are really special. The reason I gave it only three stars has to do with pets. Dogs are not allowed on any hiking trails. They are allowed, however, on the paved bicycle trail which felt dangerous for both dogs and bicyclists. My 17 year old cat is a well seasoned camper. He free ranges around where he feels comfortable and always knows where home lies. The Camp Ranger ordered my cat to be leashed. That was a first in four months of camping and I knew it would not go well. We were going to stay for one week but left after only one night. Disappointed.

Nicely kept state park, safe, on outskirts of St. George UT. RV spaces are CLOSE together. Tent sites are better, spacious. Showers in tent area have a pull-chain. From their website: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily Phone: 435-628-2255 Fax: 435-628-9321 Management: Kristen Comella, Park Manager Jesse Henderson, Assistant Manager.  Great red rock/lava flow hiking trail options, most are easy/moderate, nice loop through Snow Canyon and around on mesa and back for road cycling. Great mtn biking in St. George area (including a roller coaster ride on hard packed single track: Bear Claw Poppy and Snake Pit Loop trails. Many other trails in area). Huntsman World Senior Games held 2 to 3 weeks in Oct. in St. George. Traffic in St. George can be heavy at times particularly during typical rush hour times.

Awesome campground tucked in the river valley directly outside of Veyo and 30 minutes outside of St. George!  Awesome campground for families with many amenities and activities such as pool, climbing, concessions, showers and more.  Drove my Honda Civic in and tent camped for a night while exploring Utah.  Campground manager/host was friendly and accommodating.

Great place even for a day trip and conveniently close to St. George.

Virgin River Canyon Campground, off Cedar Pocket Exit, near St George and Hurricane UT is a very nice, well kept Campground. Easy to maneuver and park. We have a 40’ fifth wheel and had no issue. It is right off the highway, so there is traffic noise. There are no amenities, it is dispersed camping. No ATT service down in the gorge. There are bighorn sheep in the area. The views are wonderful. The towns of St George and Hurricane are 16 miles away. We stayed 4 nights and really liked it.

This tent only portion of Pine Valley was great. A small stream close by. Fully shaded and cool compared to St George.

I was able to hike up this mountain near St. George and it was quite amazing! We got good pictures over the town and it was a great leadup to Zion. Very easy access to hike.

There are no services here but if you like secluded camping this is the spot near by St George. You do need a permit to camp here but The website listed on the sign doesn’t work 🤷🏻‍♂️

Snow Canyon is a still relatively unknown place near St George, Utah. There is SO much to do around there and there are great hikes that leave from this campground which makes it even better. Padres canyon and three ponds are two of my favorites. There is rocks to climb on right around the site and lots more trails within a 5 minute drive. There are great restrooms, large group areas that include a pavilion which is always helpful when it is pouring rain while you are trying to eat with a large group.

Simple but decently spaced sites and a ton of lush trees make for a lush, friendly, and calm neighborhood feel. Conveniently located in amidst the offerings of Hurricane and nearby St George.

Great stop for a layover or re-supply night!