Red Cliffs Campground
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area — hiking
Location: St. George, UT, UT
Price: From $5 per night
Price range: $5–$15 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (317 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Red Cliffs Recreation Area includes a campground, day use areas, a non-motorized trail system, and interpreted public use sites. Dinosaurs left their footprints, now visible in the sandstone. Ancestral Puebloans lived here in the 10th century, growing corn, beans, and squash along Quail and Leeds Creek.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/red-cliffs-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Red Cliffs Campground offers affordable camping ($5/night) within a scenic recreation area featuring dinosaur footprints, non-motorized trails, and rich historical sites. Campers praise the hiking trails, rock formations, and intimate 11-site setup that keeps crowds manageable.
Wildlife alert: Gila Monster, Sidewinder, and Ground Snake present in the area. Also Great Horned Owl, Loggerhead Shrike, Mule Deer, and Ringtail.
Insider tips for Red Cliffs Campground: Book early — federal campground fills up, especially spring through fall Watch for the freeway tunnels on approach; travel trailers note tight clearance concerns Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available Site #4 confirmed suitable for multi-night stays Explore dinosaur tracks and non-motorized trail system
Skip Red Cliffs Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer). You prefer large campgrounds with many sites. You're visiting spring, summer, or fall without advance reservations. You have a large travel trailer (parking can be tight).
Best time to visit Red Cliffs Campground: Winter (Dec-Feb) — Campground operates year-round but fills quickly in spring, summer, and fall. Winter offers fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures for the region.. Off-season (Sep-Nov, Jan-Mar) — 11 sites fill rapidly during peak season; plan ahead or visit shoulder months..
Nearby campgrounds: Pine Valley Recreation Area (CEDAR CITY, UT), Baker Dam Campground (Veyo, UT), Watchman Campground (Springdale, UT), South Campground — Zion National Park (Springdale, UT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Cliffs Campground
Cell signal at Red Cliffs Campground (St. George, UT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Red Cliffs Recreation Area includes a campground, day use areas, a non-motorized trail system, and interpreted public use sites. Dinosaurs left their footprints, now visible in the sandstone. Ancestral Puebloans lived here in the 10th century, growing corn, beans, and squash along Quail and Leeds Creek.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up, especially spring through fall
Watch for the freeway tunnels on approach; travel trailers note tight clearance concerns
Self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Site #4 confirmed suitable for multi-night stays
Explore dinosaur tracks and non-motorized trail system
Campground operates year-round but fills quickly in spring, summer, and fall. Winter offers fewer crowds and comfortable temperatures for the region.
11 sites fill rapidly during peak season; plan ahead or visit shoulder months.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From St. George: Take Interstate 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 (tunnels restrict vehicle size to less than 12 feet in height and width) turn left and follow the paved road for 1.3 miles into the campground. From the north: take I-15 South and exit at Exit 23/228 S/Leeds and go left under highway. Turn right on S. Main Street for 3.2 miles. Take right and Contin
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Red Cliffs National Conservation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Red Cliffs National Conservation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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