U.S. Forest Service · Dixie National Forest · Pleasant Grove, UT

Red Canyon

Facilities 37 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits/grills, tent pads Drinking water Flush and vault toilets Showers Dump station Garbage disposal Reservable Day-Use Groupsite Red Canyon, part of Dixie National Forest.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov1 siteDark skyPets okFires okTents only

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Red Canyon-Day Use Group SiteGrill Angle for the Day-use Group sitePicnic Tablesgrills
Photos courtesy of American Land and Leisure, Greg Willis from Denver, CO, usa (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Lake Piles Rx (prescribed burn) · 29 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-15
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Group tent areas1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesSee Information Board at Campground for pricing.
Dark sky8 miles from Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park
  • Facilities
  • 37 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits/grills, tent pads
  • Drinking water
  • Flush and vault toilets
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Garbage disposal
  • Reservable Day-Use Groupsite

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonLate April to Early October
ForestDixie National Forest
BookingRed Canyon Campground does not offer reservations it is a First come, first served campground.
FeesSee Information Board at Campground for pricing.
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Dixie National Forest recreation page ↗

Getting there

Nearest townPleasant Grove, Utah
Coordinates37.7335° N, 112.3002° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Lake Piles Rx

    29 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.8 mi
Outdoor gearRoam Outdoor Adventure Co. ↗36.3 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.5 mi
    Buckhorn Trail
    0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Golden Wall Trail
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    Tunnel Trail
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Buckhorn Spur
    under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.9 mi
    Castle Bridge Trail
    0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.2 mi
    Thunder Mtn Spur
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Dixie National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

The Red Canyon Campground is situated amid ponderosa pine in Red Canyon along Scenic Byway Utah State Highway 12. It is surrounded by Pink Claron Limestone formations similar to those found in Bryce Canyon National Park.

Recreation

The area around the campground has an extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking and road bike riding. The Buckhorn Trailhead is located inside the campground, which is a short trail that can be connected to the Golden Wall Trail to make a scenic 5-mile round trip hike. There is also easy access to the Red Canyon Bicycle Trail and the Red Canyon Visitor Center. Stop by and see us!

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Red Canyon?

Sites at Red Canyon are reservable on Recreation.gov. Red Canyon Campground does not offer reservations it is a First come, first served campground. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Red Canyon?

See Information Board at Campground for pricing.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Red Canyon open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 15, 2026. Season Late April to Early October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Red Canyon have?

1 site, including 1 group tent area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Red Canyon?

Red Canyon is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Red Canyon?

Showers

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Red Canyon?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Canyon. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Red Canyon?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-15, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

Is Red Canyon good for stargazing?

Cedar Breaks National Monument, a certified International Dark Sky Park, is 8 miles away. Skies that dark carry for miles; a moonless night here should show the Milky Way.

Source: DarkSky International

What is there to do at Red Canyon?

The area around the campground has an extensive trail system for hiking, mountain biking and road bike riding. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Red Canyon?

Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Source: Getting there

What if Red Canyon is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Kings Creek (8.6 mi), North Campground (10 mi), and Sunset Campground (10 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby