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UT |
| description |
Snow Canyon State Park features red Navajo sandstone, capped by an overlay of black lava rock. Photography, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and camping are popular activities. Early spring and fall use of the park are especially appealing due to southern Utah's moderate climate. Two recent volcanic cones are found near the head of the canyon. This strikingly colorful canyon is 11 miles northwest of St. George. This is a desert park with extreme summer temperatures and little shade. |
| drivingDirection |
From Interstate 15, take Exit 8 and travel west on St. GeorgeBoulevard until you come to Bluff Street. Turn right andstay in the right lane until you see the sign for Snow Canyon.Turn left on Snow Canyon Parkway and travel west for four miles.Turn right on Snow Canyon Drive and go three miles to the campground. |
| facilitiesDescription |
14 RV sites with water and electrical hook-ups and 17 multi-use campsites make up this great campground set against a stunning backdrop of towering sandstone cliffs in red and white, and peaks and valleys of jumbled black lava rock interspersed with serpentine sandy washes. |
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Snow Canyon State Park |
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345781 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=345781&cmp=39-32--joewils |
| importantInformation |
Campsites 1 through 14 are narrow and use of slide out's or awnings is not guaranteed. Annual fire restrictions are imposed. The use or burning of wood in the park and campground is prohibited from June 1 - September 15.. Use of charcoal in grills or firerings is permitted as is use of propane/gas stoves. For more information, please contact the park directly at 435-628-2255. An extra vehicle in your site, space permitting, will be charged half of the camping fee each night, with any odd amounts being rounded to the next dollar. For more information about extra vehicle accommodations please contact the park. |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
The City of St. George Tuacahn |
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| orientationDescription |
Transported by wind more than 183 million years ago, tiny grains of quartzite sand covered much of what we now call Utah. These sand dunes, up to 2,500 feet thick, eventually were cemented into stone. Burnt orange to creamy white in color, Navajo sandstone, the predominant rock in the park, is what remains of the ancient desert sand sea. Over time, water has cut and shaped the sandstone to form canyons. Approximately 1.4 million years ago, and as recently as 27,000 years ago, nearby cinder cones erupted, causing lava to flow down these canyons, filling them with basalt. This redirected ancient waterways, eventually carving new canyons. Look up to see lava-capped ridges that were once canyon bottoms. Removal of rocks and minerals is prohibited. |
| recreationDescription |
Located in the 62,000 acre Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, established to protect the federally listed desert tortoise and its habitat, the park offers opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Activities include hiking, nature studies, wildlife viewing, photography, camping, ranger talks and junior ranger programs. There are more than 18 miles of hiking trails, a three-mile paved walking/biking trail and over five miles of equestrian trails. |