Within BLM Land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, Squirrel Mountain Trail operates as an established campground with a strict no-pets policy. The site sits on federal land administered through the St. George Field Office, providing campers with access to the high desert terrain characteristic of this region of Utah.
Several nearby alternatives include Short Creek Trail directly to the northeast and Water Canyon Trail less than a mile west. For campers exploring the broader area, places to camp around Hildale offer additional options within the surrounding landscape.
Description
Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 6 total miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. This hike goes to the the top of Canaan Mountain. This hike contains slickrock and an area know as the beehive. It offers great views of Zion National Park and surrounding area.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSquirrel Mountain Trail is located in Utah near Hildale
Directions
Take I-15 N. Take exit 16 for state Hwy 9 toward Hurricane/Zion National Park. Keep right at the fork and merge onto State Hwy 9 E/W State St. Turn Left at the 1st cross street onto UT-59 S/E 100 S. Continue to follow Ut-59 S. Continue. Continue on Utah Ave. Drive to Water Canyon Rd. Follow dirt road to Parking area.
Coordinates
37.03935956 N
112.94034 W
Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 54 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 36 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 3 hrs 46 min from Flagstaff, AZ
- 4 hrs 58 min from Prescott Valley, AZ
