St. George Utah - National Parks Around St. George Hotel

Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon Lodging Zion National Park Dixie National Forest Desert Reserve

Whether you are taking a tour or just hiking in Bryce Canyon, you are sure to find sights that will delight and amaze you. The park offers up wondrous geological specimens and three distinctive climates: spruce forest, Ponderosa Pine and juniper forest. The rim elevation climbs to 9100 feet offering summer days in the 80s. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/brca.

Grand Canyon North Rim.

At over 8000 feet about sea level, the North Rim of the Grand Canyon showcases the depth of this massive tourist attraction Visit Point Imperial and Caper Royal for a scenic drive and view across the expansive canyon. If you prefer a panoramic view up and down, try Cape Royal for a different perspective. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/grca  [Top]

Zion National Park, Utah.

Utah’s first National Park leaves visitors awestruck. The towering canyon walls and sheer cliffs feature a rainbow of colors and textures. The wildlife reflects the three habitats encompassed by the park: plateau, desert and basin. You won’t leave this national park without seeing something that you’ve never seen anywhere else. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/Zion.

Gunlock State Park and Reservoir.

Covering 549 acres of picturesque red rock, just 15 miles from St. George is Gunlock State Park & Reservoir. Enjoy year-round fishing, boating, water sports and other outdoor activities. Visit http://www.utah.com/stateparks/gunlock.htm for more information.  [Top]

Dixie National Forest.

The Dixie National Forest stretches across almost two million acres and 170 miles in southern Utah. It is the largest National Forest in Utah, spreading from the Great Basin to the Colorado River. Near St. George, you can enjoy hiking at elevations of a comfortable 2,800 feet through multicolored cliffs and steep gorges. For more information, visit http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/dixie/index.shtml.

Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Only an hour from St. George, you will discover Cedar Breaks National Monument. This natural wonder provides spectacular views of the Colorado plateau, with a giant natural amphitheatre spanning three miles and over 2000 feet deep. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/cebr/  [Top]

Red Cliffs Desert Reserve.

If you are looking for one of South Utah’s finest natural wonders, you only need to drive 15 miles from the hotel. In addition to 62,000 acres of scenic wildlife preserve, you can spot desert tortoise and other rare plants and animals that thrive in the Mojave Desert, Great Basin or Colorado Plateau. For more information, visit www.redcliffsdesertreserve.com

Snow Canyon State Park.

Perfect for hiking, rock climbing, horseback riding or nature watching, the Snow Canyon State Park is just 11 miles from your hotel. While this desert park is rarely white, it does offer a breathtaking backdrop of sandstone cliffs that tower in red and white amidst the peaks and valleys of black lava rock and sand. For more information, visit http://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/snow-canyon/.  [Top]