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New Harmony Valley from Entrance to Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park, Utah (68919389)📷 Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park

Cedar City, UT

Views

Zion’s quieter northwest section, reached directly from I-15 exit 40. An 8 km paved scenic drive climbs past finger canyons of red Navajo sandstone to a viewpoint; no shuttle is needed here.

Nearest town
Cedar City, UT
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
37.4540, -113.2250
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Featured in these trip guides

Southwest Utah: Snow Canyon, Kolob and Cedar Breaks to Bryce – Snow Canyon State Park 2016-09-05 19-43-26© joannapoe · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Southwest Utah: Snow Canyon, Kolob and Cedar Breaks to Bryce

135 mi8 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • The Orchards at Kolob RV ResortMotorhome stopover
    2 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park · 36 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Red Ledge RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    6 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Leeds RV Park and MotelMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Zions West RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    17 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • St. George/Hurricane KOAMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • WillowWind RV ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 mi from Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park · 183 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Utah · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park?

Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park is in Cedar City, UT, at GPS 37.4540, -113.2250. It is about 22 mi from Zion Canyon.

Can you camp near Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is The Orchards at Kolob RV Resort, about 2 mi away; within 25 mi there are 50 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park?

Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Southwest Utah: Snow Canyon, Kolob and Cedar Breaks to Bryce.

What is there to see near Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zion National Park (15 mi), Watchman Campground (22 mi), Cedar Breaks National Monument (24 mi) and Snow Canyon State Park (29 mi).

When is the best time to visit Kolob Canyons, Zion National Park?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and October. Still fine, with some compromises, in September and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)