Exploring Southwestern Utah with Harvest Hosts

Utah as a whole is a unique place to visit. The entire state encompasses three major geographical regions: the Rocky Mountains, the Basin and Ridge Region, and the Colorado Plateau, each with their own landscapes. Southern Utah falls into the Colorado Plateau region, which is dotted with mountains, canyons, deserts, valleys, waterways, and more. There are numerous places to explore and plenty of unique adventures just waiting for you. Grab your map, some sunscreen, and your Harvest Hosts membership, and let’s explore what Southwestern Utah has to offer. ![Bryce Canyon National Parks is one of the most incredible places to visit in Southern Utah.

Places to See

Because of its unique and scenic landscape, many regions and areas of Southwestern Utah have been designated for protection as national parks, national monuments, and state parks. Despite having a smaller local population, many of these parks and areas tend to stay busy with tourists and outdoors enthusiasts throughout the year. Still, there are many potential campgrounds to choose from, as well as plenty of free camping on public lands. The below listed parks and monuments are some of the area’s favorites, although further research may take you to even more incredible places to choose from.

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is one of the Utah Mighty Five Parks, the nickname given to the stretch of five stunning national parks that span the southern regions of the state. With popular hikes such as Angel’s Landing and The Narrows, Zion is iconic as an American national park, providing millions with beautiful views and opportunities for recreation each year. Popular activities here include hiking, biking, river trips, climbing, canyoneering, stargazing, and more. RV campers can stay in either South Campground or Watchman Campground, located in the main area of the park. South Campground has no hookups but offers potable water and a dump station to campground users. Watchman Campground has a variety of electric campsites and no hookups campsites, with a dump station and potable water also available for use by campers.

Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is the second of Utah’s Mighty Five parks, located just over an hour northeast of Zion. In this park, tall spires (called “hoodoos”) stand inside a deep canyon, with several hiking trails available for those who want to climb into the canyon and explore the area more closely. There is also a scenic drive that takes visitors throughout the park, stopping at all of the best views. The park’s two campgrounds, North Campground and Sunset Campground, are both RV-friendly, and North Campground remains open throughout the year. Both options have potable water and a dump station available for camper use.