Snow Canyon State Park

This place would be a national park in any other state

Located in the red-rock country near St. George, in southwestern Utah, this park enjoys mild winter weather and seldom receives snow. The park was named after early Utah leaders Lorenzo and Erastus Snow.

It offers some 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, biking and horseback riding. It features a very nice campground open year-round. People also enjoy nature studies, wildlife viewing and photographic opportunities galore.

All of this is set against a stunning backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs colored red and white. A jumbled of black lava rock caps some ridges and tumbles down hillsides.

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Nearby attractions include St George City, Sand Hollow and Quail Creek and Gunlock state parks. Zion National Park is just a short drive away. Tuacahn Center for the Arts is just outside of the park.

Main Attractions

This park is very popular because it offers stunning red-rock scenery and mild weather. People enjoy hiking, biking and camping here year-round.

Location

Located near St. George, in southwestern Utah, approximately 312 miles south of Salt Lake City.

From I-15 northbound: Take exit 6 (Bluff Street). Go north on Bluff Street to the intersection with Snow Canyon Parkway. Turn left onto Snow Canyon Parkway and proceed approximately 3.5 miles, then turn right onto Snow Canyon Drive. Follow that road to the park's south entrance.

From I-15 southbound: Take exit 10 (Washington). Turn right off the ramp then take an immediate left at the light. That will put you onto Red Hills Parkway. Follow the parkway for about 5 miles while it parallels the interstate and then climbs over the Red Hill. Follow it to its intersection with Bluff Street/ SR-18. Proceed through that light and you will be on Snow Canyon Parkway. Follow it for approximately 3.5 miles and then turn right onto Snow Canyon Drive. Follow this road to the south entrance of the park.

Contact Information

Snow Canyon State Park
1002 Snow Canyon Drive
Ivins, UT 84738
435-628-2255

Seasons/Open Hours

Year-Round - 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. No holiday closures.

Day-use Entrance Fees

$10-15 per vehicle (up to 8 people)
$5 per vehicle for seniors 65+ with Utah driver license
$5 per group of pedestrians/cyclists (up to 8 people)

Activities

Hiking
Biking
Camping
Picnicking
Horseback riding
Photography

Camping

The small campground is located amid gorgeous scenery. It offers tent sites and RV sites, including some with electrical and water hookups. RVs up to 40 feet can be accommodated. Some sites are pull-through, some are back-in.

There are two group camping areas: Cottontail can accomodate up to 35 people; Quail allows up to 50.

Camping Reservations

Make reservations through ReserveAmerica online.

Facilities

Developed campground
Group camping area
Modern restrooms
Showers
Hiking/biking/equestrian trails
RV dump station

THINGS TO DO

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Snow Canyon | Photo Gallery

Snow Canyon State Park provides incredible red rock views.

TRANSPORTATION

From I-15 southbound: Take exit 10 (Washington). Turn right off the ramp then take an immediate left at the light. That will put you onto Red Hills Parkway. Follow the parkway for about 5 miles while it parallels the interstate and then climbs over the Red Hill. Follow it to its intersection with Bluff Street/ SR-18. Proceed through that light and you will be on Snow Canyon Parkway. Follow it for approximately 3.5 miles and then turn right onto Snow Canyon Drive. Follow this road to the south entrance of the park.