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Red Canyon Campground

Its 37 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $30/night single (1-8); $60 double (1-16); $10 extra vehicle; $2.50 shower, and it is open from Late April to Early October. Red Canyon Campground is a National Forest campground near Panguitch, Utah.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Panguitch, Utah

Hoodoos along the Pink Ledges Trail, which starts at the Red Canyon Visitor Center next to the campgroundInterpretive kiosk at the Red Canyon Visitor Center beside Red Canyon Campground
Hoodoos along the Pink Ledges Trail, which starts at the Red Canyon Visitor Center next to the campgroundInterpretive kiosk at the Red Canyon Visitor Center beside Red Canyon Campground1 / 2

Hoodoos along the Pink Ledges Trail, which starts at the Red Canyon Visitor Center next to the campground. Photo: The Dye Clan, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
National Forest

Red Canyon Campground sits inside Dixie National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
$30/night single (1-8); $60 double (1-16); $10 extra vehicle; $2.50 shower

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
37
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Showers
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, showers, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE; 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Red Canyon Campground is open from Late April to Early October .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Red Canyon Campground?
No. Red Canyon Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Red Canyon Campground?
Camping at Red Canyon Campground costs $30/night single (1-8); $60 double (1-16); $10 extra vehicle; $2.50 shower.
How many campsites does Red Canyon Campground have?
Red Canyon Campground has 37 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Red Canyon Campground?
Yes, Red Canyon Campground has potable water. It also has toilets and showers.
Are dogs allowed at Red Canyon Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Red Canyon Campground.
When is Red Canyon Campground open?
Red Canyon Campground is open from Late April to Early October.
How long can you stay at Red Canyon Campground?
The stay limit at Red Canyon Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Red Canyon Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon at Red Canyon Campground. It shows none at Red Canyon Campground from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages Red Canyon Campground?
Red Canyon Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Red Canyon Campground

fishypedia.com · 18 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Panguitch Lake, whose mapped center point is 18 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Panguitch Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Panguitch and campgrounds in Garfield.

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First-come, first-served $30/night single (1-8); $60 double (1-16); $10 extra vehicle; $2.50 shower
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