Quail Creek State Park sits 15 miles north of St. George, where a desert reservoir meets Jurassic sandstone. The campground offers tent and RV sites ranging from $40 to $88 per night, with mixed privacy depending on which loop you choose. Amenities include full hookups, showers, and a camp store.
Quail Creek State Park offers a mix of camping options, including spaces for RVs, tents, and dry camping areas. The park is undergoing expansion to add more sites and amenities.
Historical Significance
The reservoir was completed in 1985 to supply water for St. George agriculture and municipal use. Four years later, the dam failed. Reconstruction followed, and the rebuilt structure now handles both its original water supply role and heavy recreational use.Weather and SeasonsFall delivers the best camping window. September and October bring mid-60s to mid-70s temperatures, lighter winds, and smaller crowds. The reservoir stays warm enough for swimming while evening temps drop enough to make a campfire worthwhile. Spring works too, though winds pick up. Summer pushes into the 90s and beyond, which is fine if you're spending most of your time on the water. Winter sees fewer visitors and crisp, clear days.
ElevationPerched dramatically on rolling hillsides above the reservoir, the campground offers commanding views that come with the authentic challenge of desert camping. RV enthusiasts should come prepared with leveling blocks to master the natural contours of this elevated landscape, where the reward for a little extra setup is waking up to panoramic vistas across the water.
Natural Features and SceneryThe reservoir stretches across the red rock desert at 3,015 feet elevation, fed by diverted Virgin River water. Layered sandstone cliffs in crimson and orange frame the water, especially striking during golden hour. Two dams hold the reservoir in place against the Triassic and Jurassic formations that define this corner of the Colorado Plateau. The setting trades lush vegetation for stark desert beauty and wide open sky.
Geological RegionNestled within southern Utah's legendary red rock desert, this remarkable landscape tells a story millions of years in the making through its layered sandstone sentinels. The reservoir itself represents a modern chapter in this ancient tale, where Virgin River waters have been artfully diverted to create a shimmering oasis amid the Jurassic and Triassic formations that define this corner of the Colorado Plateau.
Scenic ViewsThe campground offers stunning views of the Quail Creek Reservoir and surrounding red rock formations, described as 'extraordinary' and 'spectacular' in reviews.