Maps & Mileage

Greater Zion Base Camp for Day Adventures

Greater Zion sits at the crossroads of some of the Southwest’s most iconic landscapes, making it easy to explore without spending all day on the road. These approximate drive times help you see just how close adventure, culture, and wide-open space really are.

To give you an idea of some travel times, St. George is 1.5 hours north of Las Vegas and 4 hours south of Salt Lake City on I-15. Zion National Park, Kolob Canyon, and Snow Canyon are all within an hour’s drive, with Bryce Canyon around two hours away, and Lake Powell and the North Rim of the Grand Canyon approximately 3 hours by car.

Within 45 minutes:

• Snow Canyon State Park (11 miles)
• Red Cliffs Desert Reserve (15 miles) 
• Sand Hollow State Park (16 miles) 
• Tuacahn Center for the Arts (18 miles) 
• Leeds (20 miles) 
• Gunlock State Park (22 miles) 
• Veyo (26 miles)
• Kolob Canyons (40 miles) 
• Zion National Park (43 miles)
• Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness (45 miles) 

1-2.5 hours:

• Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park (50 miles) 
• Valley of Fire State Park, NV (70 miles) 
• Cedar Breaks National Monument (75 miles)
• Gold Butte National Monument, NV (80 miles) 
• Brianhead Ski Resort (82 miles)
• Pipe Spring National Monument (85 miles) 
• Las Vegas, NV (120 miles)
• Bryce Canyon National Park (125 miles via SR-9) 
• Lake Powell (135 miles to Wahweap Marina or Big Water)
• Grand Canyon North Rim (140 miles, seasonal May-Oct) 
• Cathedral Gorge State Park, NV (155 miles)
• Kodachrome Basin State Park (175 miles) 
• Escalante Petrified Forest State Park (190 miles)
• Great Basin National Park, NV (193 miles) 

Longer adventures (2.5-3.5 hours):

• Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (165+ miles) 
• Grand Canyon South Rim (175 miles via Mesquite/I-40)
• Capitol Reef National Park (200+ miles)

Explore with Care in Greater Zion

Greater Zion invites exploration, but this landscape asks for respect in return. 

• Plan ahead, check weather and trail conditions, and choose routes that match your abilities. 
• Carry more water than you think you’ll need, wear sun protection, and turn back if conditions change. 
• Let someone know where you’re going, stay on designated trails, and give wildlife space. 
• Pack out everything you bring in, keep noise low, and share the trail courteously with hikers, bikers, and equestrians.

Water is precious here. This is a high desert, and every drop matters. While visiting, use water thoughtfully. 

• Take shorter showers, reuse towels, turn off taps completely, and avoid unnecessary water use at accommodations and campsites. 
• When outdoors, never wash or bathe in natural waterways. 

By treading lightly on the trails and using water wisely, you help preserve Greater Zion’s red rock landscapes, rivers, and quiet places for those who come after you.