Red Canyon Campground Dixie National Forest Utah

Red Canyon Overview

Red Canyon Campground has 37 single-family campsites nestled among spectacular Pink Claron Limestone formations in the Dixie National Forest. Camping is first-come, first-serve (no reservations).

The seasonal campground is generally open May 1 and closes October 1.  Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault & flush toilets, hot-water showers, trash collection and an RV dump station. The Red Canyon visitor center is also open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Cell service is poor in the area.

Campsites are fairly large and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a paved parking spur, table, fire ring and grate. Sites do not have hookups.

Services are also available at the junction of Highways 12 and 89, in the nearby towns of Panguitch and Hatch on U.S. 89, and 15 minutes east on Highway 12.

Red Canyon Area Recreation

Visitors can enjoy hiking and exploring the 60-million year old dark red rock castles protruding up from crimson sand. Other outdoor actives include hiking, ATVing, horseback riding, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

You may also be interested in Sunset or North campgrounds in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Poor
• Day Use / Picnic Area
• Drinking Water
• Dumpsters
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection
• Visitor Center

Activities

• ATVing
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Cross Country Skiing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• OHVing
• OTV Trails/Riding
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Wildlife Viewing