Description

Contrary to its name, winter visitors will rarely find any "white stuff" at this 7,400-acre desert park. Named after Lorenzo and Erastus Snow, early Utah leaders, Snow Canyon offers 16 miles of hiking trails, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, year-round camping, nature studies, wildlife viewing, and photographic opportunities galore. All of this is 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.

Geography:

Snow Canyon State Park features red Navajo sandstone, capped by an overlay of black lava rock.

Recreation:

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.

Facilities:

This 30 site campground has something for everyone. Sites 1-14 have water and electric hookups for moderate sized RV's. The other sites in the park accommodate larger RV's and tent camping.

Nearby Attractions:

This strikingly olorful canyon is 11 miles northwest of St. George.