RV parks around St. George, Utah range from resort-style locations to basic accommodations within 45 minutes of Zion National Park. The region sits at approximately 2,700 feet elevation, experiencing temperature swings between 40°F and 100°F depending on season. Many parks offer full hookups, though water conservation restrictions sometimes apply during summer months.
What to do
Hiking at Red Cliffs: Red Cliffs National Conservation Area is approximately one mile from the St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey. "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," noted one visitor.
Mountain biking access: Range RV Campground in Apple Valley is centrally located to world-renowned mountain biking trails about 40 minutes from Zion. "Heck, the whole region is spectacular. I recommend just sitting in a camp chair at sunset, having a drink and watch the sunset set nearby Smithsonian Butte aglow," shares a camper.
Enjoy resort amenities: Hidden Springs RV Resort offers on-site recreation when temperatures spike. "Amazing pool including wade-in area that will delight kids. Water was warm! Plus a hot tub and towels by the pool. The property is adjacent to BLM land, so hiking available," reports a recent visitor.
What campers like
Swimming options for hot days: Many campers appreciate pool access during summer heat. At Gateway Luxury RV Resort, "With its huge resort style swimming pool and hot tub. Pickel ball courts and corn hole boards. This place is a vacation destination in itself," according to one reviewer.
Clean facilities: Bathhouses and shower facilities receive consistent praise. "The bathhouses are clean," shared a camper at Leeds RV Park & Motel. Another visitor noted, "The tent sites aren't sites, they're just on a medium sized lawn where you have to pick a spot. $33 felt expensive but at least they had showers."
Family-friendly amenities: Southern Utah RV Resort offers multiple recreation options. "Basketball half court, small playground for kids, corn hole area, community fire pit area, laundry available... Nice restrooms and showers," reports one reviewer. Another mentioned, "Flat/low slope roads for the kids to ride their bikes."
What you should know
Site accessibility varies: Pay attention to site dimensions when booking. At McArthur's Temple View RV Resort, "We had a pull through. After check in we were escorted to our site and given information about the park. The strange was it wasn't clear on where to park the tow vehicle, although you will have plenty of room once you figure it out."
Highway noise factors: Several parks sit near major highways. "This RV park is so new, construction is not done on some of the amenities like the pickle ball court and basketball court. That said, we were impressed with the roads (wide) and spots (33' feet wide, 80' long). Every site has 50 amp service. This park is truly big rig friendly. There is freeway noise," noted one visitor.
Cell service considerations: Connectivity varies significantly by provider. At Range RV Campground, "AT&T has, by far, the best connectivity here (T-Mobile had no service that I found)." Another camper reported about their stay, "Good Wi-Fi speeds. The laundry & bath areas were very nice and new. Laundry runs with an app so no quarters needed."
Tips for camping with families
Look for kid-specific amenities: Some parks cater specifically to families. "Great spot for a night or more, wished we could spend longer here, and it was one of the better camps of our trip. Beautiful property, landscaped sites, kid friendly pool, incredible views," shared a visitor at Hidden Springs RV Resort.
Consider day trip options: Many families use St. George as a base for exploring. At Zion West RV Park, a visitor noted, "This place is about 45 minutes from Zion National Park and 2 hours from Bryce Canyon... It's a very quiet campground too which made sitting out in the evening very peaceful."
Watch for off-season bargains: Shoulder seasons offer better rates. "We decided to go lux after several days at Zion in Watchman. Booked the same day by calling. Got 25% off by taking a site not yet landscaped," reported a family staying near St. George.
Tips from RVers
Check site levelness: Sites at some parks require equipment for leveling. At St. George / Hurricane KOA Journey, a camper mentioned, "The site was fine. Flat, on a gravel platform, room for a car to park."
Be prepared for heat: Summer visitors should plan for extreme temperatures. "Very very hot here, the weather here is extremely hot over 100! The bathrooms were hot no ac," reported one camper. Selecting sites with shade becomes essential during summer months.
Look for pull-through availability: Southern Utah RV Resort gets high marks for accessibility: "This is a great, clean, relatively affordable spot to spend the night on your way to the sites in Southern Utah. This place is new, so it's very clean. No mature trees. Next to a residential neighborhood. Pretty quiet. Spots are easy to get into and pretty wide."
