You can use your national park pass to avoid the fee here. You just have to display it on your…read moredash. Maps took us like 2 miles north, then back track to the tunnel to get in. Not sure if that was the best way or not. The parking lot is not huge, and you can't park in the designated camping area spots. There are plenty of picnic tables, probably more than parking spaces. There are at least 20 tables there. There are a few trails to choose from. Very close the parking and campsites is a short 1/4 hike (or shorter) to the dinosaur prints. There is a hike in the other direction to the mini waterfall and pond. Probably about a mile or a little over a mile (1direction). We also found an old almost petrified bristlecone tree (that was neat). We got lucky with the weather for Dec, it was probably about 60 degrees and very nice. I saw that in the summer it can be over 110 so I am glad that we got the nice weather. The red /orange scenery is spectacular and representative of the area, like it is at zion, bryce, snow canyon, pioneer park, etc. We enjoyed a picnic lunch there, and we had a blue bird, a scrub jay, come join us and beg for food. Check out my photos.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ DO NOT FOLLOW THE YELP…read moreDIRECTIONAL MAP TO GET HERE! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ To reach the Red Reef trailhead, take Exit 23 off Interstate 15 S and head east on Red Cliffs Campground Road. The trailhead is located at the campground, which is about 5 miles down the paved road. GPS Coordinates: 37.224794, -113.406300 It is $5 to park your car here in the parking lot, follow directions to the trail. It is a beautiful and easy hike - until the very end. it meanders along a path - then at the end you need to climb some pretty big rocks to see the payoff of the beautiful canyon. We loved this hike. (but were thrown off by the Yelp directions that sent us in an alternate direction.

Very unprofessional. Poor safety and knowledge of basic first aid. I got heat stroke and had to…read moredrive myself to the urgent care after being left alone in a house with no phone!! They were totally unaware of symptoms and treatment. Tried to bully me into staying stating "your fine, you need to stay and you could go to the gym." They NEVER asked about my medical history!!!! i could have died!!!! 12 days later and i still have blood in my urine!!! RUN AWAY!!!! Go somewhere else!!!! If I wanted to hike and then be sent to a public gym by myself, I just would have stayed home!!!!

Utah is one of the most majestic, awe-inspiring states and has been such an unexpected joy in my…read morelife - if you had told me 10 years ago that I'd be spending a significant part of my life in Utah I never would've believed you lol. Exploring Utah over the past 4-5 years has changed me - I have developed such a deep appreciation for the deserts and canyon lands that I used to vehemently dislike thanks to the Beehive State! Our 45th state is packed full of burnt orange cliffs and slot canyons, deep green rivers, towering multicolored mountains and hoodoos, unlimited arches and natural bridges, well preserved dinosaur footprints, and an insane amount of petroglyphs and pictographs dating back many thousands of years. I thoroughly enjoyed combing through my Utah photo collection from the past several years and I hope my pics will give you a sense of the vast land of adventure this state holds! When my son got out of the marines, he announced he was moving to Salt Lake City to go to college with his marine "brothers" - at the time I was absolutely devastated bc I thought he'd always live with me forever until the end of days (as I'm sure all mothers do LOL) - but he went off to make a life for himself with his newfound military bros (how dare he??!!!) His decision ended up being such a wonderful turn of events in all our lives - not only did it open up a whole new world of outdoor adventures and American history to explore, but it also brought so many wonderful people into our lives and given us a whole new branch of our family!! His military bros are the most fantastic people and their families have all become part of our family! The outdoor activities and wildlife are unparalleled- and the people are the kindest I've ever encountered. My son has utterly thrived in Utah and excelled at "The U" in his engineering major. This state will forever hold a special place in my heart! It's a hidden gem and I hope it stays that way - but I don't think it will bc apparently it's one of the fastest growing state in the US waaaa!! So I highly recommend visiting - but also please don't so it won't change LOL!!

Just Go (#10) We've…read morevisited the Great State of Utah many times over the years. This is an updated review. We love Utah because they have some of the most beautiful National Parks, which I mentioned extensively in my original review. We even revisited Bryce Canyon during Covid year (2020)... it was a great place to social distance ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Aside from these iconic national parks we also found some national monuments, landmarks and small towns to visit including Virgin Town. If passing by don't forget to stop at the Buffalo Trading Company and try their awesome buffalo burgers... and did you know that there is a real UP House located in the southwestern City of Herriman? You won't find Carl, Ellie and Russell here, though. This house isn't cartoon. Old Irontown (Cedar City) - located in the southern part of Utah Old Irontown is said to be the very first ghost town in Utah. What we found was an off-the-beaten trail that led to the historical part of Old Irontown and a charcoal kiln was one of the landmarks in the ghost town... no ghosts, just a bunch of fire ants! Yikes! Park City Historic Main Street - I was charmed by this popular historic mountain town. Lots of shops and restaurants, bars and breweries, entertainment, galleries, and nearby hotel and lodging. It was once a silver town and hosted the Winter Olympics in 2002. Reminded me of Virginia City in NV. Bonneville Salt Flats (Wendover) - this was cool! We drove here in 2020... can't practice anymore social distancing than being here at the Salt Flats. We drove a mile out from the west rest stop area and checked out this densely packed salt bed. I had no idea that Southern Utah was once a dinosaur stomping ground (no pun intended) and that inside the St George Dinosaur Discovery Site @ Johnson Farm is the original intact track surface. Thank you Great State of Utah... so much natural beauty! Review #1348 updated

This is a nice alternative hike to the crowds at Zion National Park. We attempted to hike in…read moreFebruary and there was a ton of snow on the ground and road was closed about 1 mile from trailhead. We put on our micro-spikes and headed up to trailhead. There was about 2-3 feet of snow covering the trail, so we had to turn around. Snowshoes were needed! I will return again in the spring and make another attempt. Our original plan was to hike this trail up to Lava Point. Scenery in the area is beautiful!

Such a fun lake day. We usually arrive super early to reserve a spot. This year we got a great spot…read moreunder plenty of trees. Water is always a little cold but it's a cold u can get used too, the sun is extremely strong so it's refreshing definitely. The bathroom situation isn't the best, it's similar to porter potty, but it does the job. Shaved ice truck is passing through regularly so that was cool. Rented a boat for 2h and the boat ride was very soothing for me, enjoyed the views & my company. Definitely always a great family day here. Canams & jet skis are also available for rental here.

Not sure what the big hype is here. This is a man made reservoir surrounded by lots of red rocks…read moreand sand. I have driven by plenty of times but never stopped. They do have a beach and offer boating rentals, fishing, swimming and off roading. It seems to be a popular place for some people, but I think I can pass on hanging out here. I prefer a genuine lake created by nature.

These guys are amazing…read more I asked gunner for a bit of air because my tires were low and he was able to help air me up no bs and was friendly and wished us happy trails!

Oh my gosh! I can't tell you how much I loved my experience at Southern Utah Adventure Center!…read moreBeing a noobie at owning and driving a side by side, Gunner diagnosed the issue and walked me through the important steps when driving one of these. He was awesome! The entire staff were awesome! I would highly recommend both the novice and professional to visit their shop! You won't be disappointed!

They changed my tour, they had us follow them and mentioned we don't feel…read moreComfortable. The other lady in my group supposedly damaged the atv. They charged my credit card $1500 for Minor scratches. Don't rent from here.

Rented a jetski on Quail Lake from Mad Moose and was very pleased with the experience…read more This place is very chill with the renting process. Everything from paperwork to lifevests to instruction to returning the jetski was a breeze. - Newer jetskis here than at the rental place at Sand Hallow. - Gas was included with rental. -

So much fun! So much adventure! So much wisdom and most importantly, the views whilst on the water…read morewere incomparable

Bill from Dig Paddle was an immense help with finding (and fixing) my lost paddle board fin. Very…read moreknowledgeable on SUP and repairs. He went above and beyond my expectations.

As much as we had heard about the area and all there is to do there, when we arrived we would have…read morebeen overwhelmed and ill-prepared had it not been for Wild Utah Tours. We are so grateful and excited to recommend Wild Utah Tours for giving us an unforgettable experience and setting us up for comfort and down time just right. Truly every detail is considered in their showing you the area, from an exquisite home base Air b n B to a world class tour that Mark provided us, taking us off road and directly to hiking and outdoor areas that kept our 9 and 12 year old and doggie entertained, humbled, full of joy and exhausted by the end. Can't wait to come back!! Thanks again for having us!!!

I have had the pleasure of exploring with Shanti on two of her retreats and both have been utterly…read moreamazing. She took us to some really amazing places to hike and explore, and all of the places barely had anyone there. We learned about the geology of the area and she has been learnIng about the native history too. We saw petroglyphs and pictographs, slot canyons and waterfalls. She's enthusiastic and genuine and truly a pleasure to be around. Thank you!