Can you reserve a site at Red Canyon Recreation Area?

No. Red Canyon Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Red Canyon Recreation Area

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,266 ft
Elevation

Red Canyon Recreation Area offers many different opportunities in beautiful red rock setting. There is a wonderful Visitor Center there to answer any questions you may have about the Powell Ranger District and the surrounding area. The beautiful Red Canyon Campground is in the heart of the area offering hot showers and flushing toilets. There is a variety of recreational opportunities such as hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, off highway vehicle riding and more. Visit us and experience it for yourself!

Getting there

37.74304, -112.30985 · 37°44'34.9"N 112°18'35.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	44	52	60	69	82	86	83	77	64	50	39
Low °F	8	11	19	23	31	39	47	44	35	25	16	7
Precip in	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.4	1.4	1.7	1.3	1.2	0.7	0.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Red Canyon Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Red Canyon Recreation Area?: No. Red Canyon Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Red Canyon Recreation Area

Kings Creek 9.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bryce Canyon National Park Private Horse Reservations 10.5 mi · Tickets · we watch it
North Campground (UT) 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sunset Campground (UT) 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bryce Canyon National Park Full Moon Hike Tours 11.1 mi · Tickets · we watch it
White Bridge 15.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Red Canyon Campground 0.8 mi · Campground
Powell Ranger District 4.3 mi · Facility
Bryce Canyon Visitor Center 10.4 mi · Facility
North Campground 10.6 mi · Campground
Horse Valley Peak Loop 14.3 mi · Facility
Panguitch Lake 17.3 mi · Facility

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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