Deer Haven

Dixie National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: CEDAR CITY, UT, UT

Price: From $25 per night

Price range: $25–$160 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Season: May through October

Deer Haven Campground is situated high on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau, close to Cedar City, Utah. Visitors enjoy hiking, biking and day-tripping to nearby Cedar Breaks National Monument.This campground offers one large group area for family reunions, youth and church groups and other large organizations of up to 200 people. Ten single sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deer-haven to be notified when sites open up.

Deer Haven offers excellent access to hiking, biking, and day-tripping near Cedar Breaks National Monument, situated high on the western edge of the Colorado Plateau. Campers praise it as a hidden gem with clean facilities and a 4.7/5 rating from 32 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Red Squirrel, American Kestrel, Townsend's Solitaire, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Lazuli Bunting, and Greater Short-horned Lizard observed in the area.

Insider tips for Deer Haven: Do NOT follow GPS directions from Cedar City — instead take Highway 14 east for 16 miles and turn south on Webster Flat Road Book early as this is a popular federal campground The 34-mile Virgin River Rim Trail passes near the campground and is open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding

Skip Deer Haven if: You need hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require winter camping — seasonal operations only May through October. You prefer RV camping — only tent sites available.

Best time to visit Deer Haven: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October per verified schedule.

Nearby campgrounds: Cedar Canyon (CEDAR CITY, UT), Point Supreme Campground (Cedar City, UT), Te-Ah (CEDAR CITY, UT), Navajo Lake Campground (CEDAR CITY, UT).