Red Cliffs Campground
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. Mid-19th century pioneers farmed here, supplying the area’s silver miners with food. Located within the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, the Recreation Area is managed to conserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the public lands.
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Site mix
| overnight shelter nonelectric | 11 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 35 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 2 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||||
| 3 | 25 | Partial | 6 / – | Yes | |||
| 4 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | 6 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 5 | Back-in | 52 | Paved | Partial | 6 / – | Yes | |
| 6 | Pull-through | 45 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 7 | Pull-through | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 8 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / – | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 10 | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
11 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 18 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Fees: All campsites are $15 per night plus a reservation service fee. A non-refundable service fee is charged for all reservations. This service fee is $9.00 for reservations made through call center (877-444-6777) and $8.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov. |
| Accessibility | Sites 8, 11 are listed accessible |
The Red Cliffs Recreation Area ‘s campground is open year round and includes 11 campsites with shade shelters (Campsite 4 has no shade structure), picnic tables, potable water, and grills. Sites 8 and 11 are accessible for visitors with disabilities, while sites 6,7, and 10 have pull-through parking. Only two vehicles are allowed per campsite. Accessible vault toilets are located between sites 5 and 7. Pets must be on a leash and under control at all times. Quiet hours are from 9 pm to 7 am. Interagency Annual, Access, Senior and Military Passes are honored for day use fees. Interagency Access and Senior passes recive half off the camping use fees. All fees collected at this site are used to fund operations, improvements, and repairs to the recreation area. Camping Restrictions Stays are limited to 14 days.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | St. George, Utah |
| Coordinates | 37.2217° N, 113.4033° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- First come first serve camping is not permitted and camping payment cannot be made on site.
Charges and cancellations
Cancellations: When reservation is cancelled a $10.00 cancelation fee is charged. This cancellation fee is in addition to the non-refundable reservation service fee. Late Cancellations: When a reservation is cancelled on the day before or the day of arrival the $10.00 cancellation fee will be charged and the first night use fee will be forfeited (not to exceed the total paid for the orginal reservation).
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLake Piles Rx
41 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Gander RV ↗ | 5.9 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 9.4 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Red Cliffs Campground, Utah! Walkthrough of all campsites.
Worth a stop
Quail Creek State Park, Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park.
- 0.2 mi
- 14.2 miPublic Lands Center ↗Visitor center
Trails nearby
- 2.1 miSilver Rim Trail3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.2 miLeeds Creek Kiln Trail0.4 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
Cottonwood Forest Wilderness begins about 0.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.4 miCottonwood Forest Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 2,648 acres
- 1.7 miCottonwood Canyon Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Bureau of Land Management · 11,667 acres
- 2.2 miRed Cliffs National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 61,170 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Leeds CCC Camp Historic DistrictBuilding · Leeds · 2.2 mi
- Leeds Tithing OfficeBuilding · Leeds · 2.4 mi
- Wells Fargo and Company Express BuildingBuilding · Silver Reef · 2.9 mi
Natural features
The campground and day use areas of the Recreation Area are located at the base of towering red cliffs of Navajo Sandstone. Quail Creek flows through the campground and supports mature cottonwood trees and willows that provide shade for many of the campsites and the day use areas. You may see a flock of Gambel’s quail or hear canyon wrens as you hike the trails the follow Quail and Leeds Creeks. If you’re lucky, you might spot a Mojave desert tortoise or a Gila monster, whose beaded skin and bold color patterns make it a standout among desert reptiles. To protect all of these native species and their habitats, please stay on designated trails.
Recreation
The Red Reef Trail follows Quail Creek into the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness and is a very popular hike in the spring when seasonal runoff fills water pockets and plunge pools in the stream channel. There are many other trails in the Recreation Area that are scenic and enjoyable for hikers and mountain bikers, for shorter, moderately difficult rides. The White Reef Trailhead accommodates both large and small horse trailers, making it an ideal place for equestrians to start a longer distance ride on the Prospector Trial which connects to the equally popular Church Rocks Trail for extended riding.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Red Cliffs Campground?
Sites at Red Cliffs Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Red Cliffs Campground?
Fees: All campsites are $15 per night plus a reservation service fee. A non-refundable service fee is charged for all reservations. This service fee is $9.00 for reservations made through call center (877-444-6777) and $8.00 for reservations made through recreation.gov.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Red Cliffs Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Red Cliffs Campground?
Cancellations: When reservation is cancelled a $10.00 cancelation fee is charged.
Source: Charges and cancellations
How many sites does Red Cliffs Campground have?
11 sites, including 11 overnight shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Red Cliffs Campground?
The longest site here provides 18 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Red Cliffs Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Red Cliffs Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Red Cliffs Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Are there accessible sites at Red Cliffs Campground?
Sites 8 and 11 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Red Cliffs Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Red Cliffs Campground?
The Red Reef Trail follows Quail Creek into the Cottonwood Canyon Wilderness and is a very popular hike in the spring when seasonal runoff fills water pockets and plunge pools in the stream channel. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Red Cliffs Campground?
St. George, Utah. Quail Creek State Park, Dixie National Forest, Zion National Park.
Source: Getting there