Red Canyon Campground operates as a first-come, first-served Forest Service facility with 37 sites priced at $23 per night ($11.50 with senior pass). The campground sits directly along Highway 12, providing easy access for RVs up to 45 feet but creating consistent road noise during daytime hours. Greg L. notes "HWY NOISE CONSTANT" as the primary drawback, though traffic quiets significantly after evening hours.
Sites feature metal fire rings with concrete pads, picnic tables, and water hydrants scattered throughout both loops. Loop B offers better spacing with sites 19-37 positioned on the outer edge facing green space rather than neighboring campers. Mary S. recommends sites 20-23 "against a hill" for added privacy. The campground provides flush toilets, vault toilets, and coin-operated showers at $2.50 for eight minutes, though the change machine occasionally malfunctions.
Multiple hiking trails depart directly from the campground, including the Buckhorn Trail accessible from site 24. A paved bike trail extends 18 miles in both directions, connecting to Bryce Canyon National Park. The Red Canyon Visitor Center sits within walking distance, and several reviewers mention dispersed camping options on nearby forest roads for those seeking free alternatives. Cell service remains limited or nonexistent throughout the area.
The campground operates May through October, closing in early October. Campers should bring quarters for showers and arrive early during peak summer months to secure sites. For those exploring the region, campgrounds around Panguitch provide additional options eight miles northwest. Pack extra water as spigots occasionally shut off for maintenance.
Description
The Red Canyon Campground is situated amid ponderosa pine in Red Canyon along Scenic Byway Utah State Highway 12. It is surrounded by Pink Claron Limestone formations similar to those found in Bryce Canyon National Park. The area around the campground has an extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking and roadbike riding. The Buckhorn Trailheadis located inside the campground, which is a short trail that can be connected to the Golden Wall Trailto make a scenic 5 mile round trip hike. There is also easy access to the Red Canyon Bicycle Trailand the Red Canyon Visitor Center. Stop by and see us! Campground Map Facilities 37 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits/grills, tent pads Drinking water Flush and vault toilets Showers Dump station Garbage disposal
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRed Canyon Campground is located in Utah near Dixie National Forest
Directions
From Panguitch, UT, take US Rt. 89 south 6.1 miles to Bryce Canyon National Park and State Rt. 12 signs. Turn left at signs onto Rt. 12 and go 3.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
Coordinates
37.7432425 N
112.3106924 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/10/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 43 usersLast on 6/10/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/10/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/10/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 43 usersLast on 6/10/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 6/10/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 49 min from St. George, UT
- 2 hrs 58 min from Provo, UT
- 3 hrs 32 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 4 hrs 12 min from Flagstaff, AZ













































