Southern Utah camping suggestions (off HWY 89)
This June, my husband's sister and brother are coming out from New Jersey for a visit. We will be taking a road trip, all of us, to the Grand Canyon. However, I would like to stop somewhere along the way and camp so that we don't have to do the whole 9 hour trip in one bang. Plus I want to show off some Utah.
Here's a map of the area to refresh your memory. Now sister-in-law is NOT a camper, but she's going to have to suck it up. I want to be at an established place so there are toilets and running water.
Where would be the best place to impress them (second week of June)? Also, it will be a short stop, camp there, and move on the next day. Maybe a short hike. Somewhere probably between HWY 20/89 and Kanab.
- Zion NP
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes SP
- Cedar Breaks NM
- Bryce Canyon NP
- NF campground
- ????
http://www.go-utah.com/UT/images/maps/ACF168.gif
I think Zion would be amazing, but it would be such a tease to just camp there. The shuttle will be in full swing so a "short hike" won't be very likely I thinking.
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Re: Southern Utah camping suggestions (off HWY 89)
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Originally Posted by Shan
Now sister-in-law is NOT a camper, but she's going to have to suck it up. I want to be at an established place so there are toilets and running water.
If you have to have running water then you sister-in-law isn't really sucking it up is she? I know of a bunch of campgrounds with running water along 89. They are called motels. What the hell is the point of "camping" if you are not willing to squat in the bushes and use bottled water. KOA's and "camping" like that blows, you might as well leave your tent at home and cough up the $10 more and get a hotel. IMO - End rant
But to help you out, I would second Red Canyon campground about 10 miles off Highway 89 up Highway 12, 20 minutes passed Panguich. I stayed there in 2002 and there were pit toilets and waterspouts. But according to the website they have upgraded to flushing toilets:
FACILITIES:
-37 Auto/tent/trailer units
-Some modification of facilities to assist users with physical impairments
-Group Picnic Area (unit 27)
-Paved roads and spurs
-Drinking water
-Flush toilets
-Shower facilities
-Trailer dump station
-Volleyball court
-Horseshoe pit
http://www.fs.fed.us/dxnf/recreation...redcanyon.html
James