Red Cliffs Campground
Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov; no first-come, first-served camping. Warning: extreme heat exceeds 100°F from May through October. 14-day stay limit.
Hydrologic Outlook issued October 8 at 3:13PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
ESFSLC The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3 inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning. Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways across Utah should consider alternate plans. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra sensitive to any additional rainfall.
About
Red Cliffs Campground is a Bureau of Land Management facility located within the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near St. George in southwest Utah. The campground sits at the base of dramatic red Navajo sandstone cliffs where Quail Creek supports mature cottonwood trees and willows that provide natural shade. The area holds significant natural and cultural history, including dinosaur trackways visible in the sandstone and evidence of Ancestral Puebloan settlements from the 10th century. The campground offers 11 designated sites, most with shade shelters (Site 4 lacks one), fire rings, grills, and picnic tables. Potable water is available, and accessible vault toilets are located between sites 5 and 7. Sites 6, 7, and 10 offer pull-through parking, while sites 8 and 11 meet ADA accessibility standards. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov with no first-come, first-served option. The surrounding recreation area features an extensive trail network popular with hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The Red Reef Trail follows Quail Creek into Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness and is especially scenic in spring when seasonal runoff fills plunge pools. Wildlife includes Gambel's quail, canyon wrens, Mojave desert tortoises, and occasionally Gila monsters.
Directions
From St. George: Take I-15 north to Exit 22/228 N-Leeds. At the end of the off-ramp, turn right onto Old Highway 91. Travel south 1.5 miles and turn right. Continue under two freeway tunnels (height/width restricted to less than 11'9"), turn left, and follow the paved road 1.3 miles to the campground. From the north: Take I-15 south to Exit 23/228 S/Leeds, go left under the highway, then right on S. Main Street for 3.2 miles. Turn right and continue through the tunnels.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 45ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| blm_ut_st_george_mail@blm.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 688-3200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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