St. George / Hurricane KOA

The Great Outdoors

When you book an RV in Washington County, you can visit any of the legendary national parks and forests in the state, or head off to small state parks like Quail Creek State Park which is practically right next door. The park is mainly centered around Quail Lake, a human-made reservoir created by diverting water from the Virgin River. Camping, boating, and swimming are surefire ways to make the most of your park experience, but fishing for trout, catfish, and crappie is a wonderful way to spend your time and catch your own dinner.Sand Hollow State Park is just a few miles south of Quail Lake, so right away, you will have two excellent state parks within proximity while RV camping at St. George/Hurricane KOA. This park also has its own reservoir where you can swim, kayak, boat, or go fishing, and a delightful campground too. Riding ATVs on the dunes overlooking the park is also quite a popular pastime.When you start considering the assortment of national parks near Hurricane, the real fun begins. Bryce Canyon National Park and Capitol Reef National Park are both a few hours' drive away, part of the state’s impressive lineup of natural landmarks and parks. Bryce Canyon National Park is a high-elevation paradise with snow-capped peaks and unusual hoodoo geological structures that resemble stone pillars. These bizarre structures are caused by millions of years of wind erosion, just like the natural stone arches that you can hike to throughout the area. Zion National Park is the closest national park to you when you rent an RV near St. George/Hurricane KOA and widely considered to be the most popular park in Utah. Most of the park’s natural landmarks and features are named after religious terms by the first Mormons to enter Utah over a century ago. You can climb to the top of “Angels Landing” to enjoy sublime views from the park’s peaks, or hike along the river looking up at the impressive red canyons and cliffsides that surround you. Just about any park that you visit in the state of Utah is bound to impress.

City Sightseeing

Hurricane is a fantastic place to rent an RV, but if you are hoping for some tasty eateries, large shopping areas, and some neat museums to visit, St. George is your best bet. The St. George Children’s Museum and the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm are ideal places to bring the family when traveling with small children. These kid-friendly learning centers are exciting for young ones, focusing on the natural history of magical Utah and the many dinosaurs and ancient creatures that are preserved in time thanks to fossilization. You can learn about these amazing creatures by studying their footprints and bones, among other things.The dinosaurs aren’t the only historically fascinating former residents that you can learn about while in St. George. Little Black Mountain Petroglyph Site and Petroglyph Park are two stunning archaeological sites with ancient cave art adorning their walls and rock features. You don’t need to hike very far to see this inspiring imagery created by indigenous people thousands of years ago.Directly next to your RV park back in Hurricane, you can feel the spirit of the Wild West coursing through your veins when you stumble on Harrisburg. This old ghost town has been abandoned for a long time and has become a historical monument, paying homage to the old frontier way of life. You can easily explore this old homestead and its many ruins when you rent a travel trailer near St. George/Hurricane KOA.