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San Rafael Swell Recreation Area

Nestled in the heart of Utah, the San Rafael Swell is a breathtaking landscape that showcases the remarkable interplay of geology, history, and recreation. This unique region is characterized by its stunning rock formations, deep canyons, and expansive vistas, making...
Group site
Group site

Sand Flats Recreation Area Group Campsites

Overview Along with easy access to biking and off-highway vehicle trails, Sand Flats' campgrounds offer spectacular vistas of sandstone domes, canyons, and mesas in addition to the ever-changing La Sal Mountains as a dramatic back-drop. Visitors are awed by beautiful...

Sand Island

**Campsite 1 – 2 are now day use only. While construction is primarily complete along the Bluff River Trail accessible section, you may encounter minimal construction activities in Sand Island Loop A. The trail upgrades in Loop A improve access...
Aerial photo of Sand Island area
Aerial photo of Sand Island area

Sand Island Group Sites

Overview Sand Island Campground’s two group campsites are ideal for groups wishing to be close to the town of Bluff and the San Juan River. The area offers outdoor enthusiasts many options for river floating, scenic driving and rock art...
Off-highway vehicles navigate the Sand Mountain Open Off-Highway Vehicle Area
Off-highway vehicles navigate the Sand Mountain Open Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Sand Mountain Open Off-Highway Vehicle Area

Sand Mountain was designated as an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Open Area in the 1999 St. George Field Office Resource Management Plan (RMP). Adjacent to Sand Hollow State Park, the OHV Area hosts miles of technical trails and open riding opportunities...
Graveled campsite against a backdrop of rolling red dirt hills and the Pine Valley Mountains.
Graveled campsite against a backdrop of rolling red dirt hills and the Pine Valley Mountains.

Sand Mountain Pipeline Designated Dispersed Camping Area

Camping along the Sand Mountain Pipeline Road is authorized in eight numbered sites each with a steel fire ring. Campsites are first-come, first-serve and occupancy is limited to 14 days in a 28 day period. This area provides full access...

Sand Wash Ranger Station

Sand Wash Ranger Station serves as the put in for floating Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River. The site offers overnight camping, short day hikes, screened in cabins (available for rent), overnight parking, a boat ramp, and historical...

Sand Wash Recreation Area

Several primitive campsites and 4 Bug huts (reservable on www.recreation.gov). Amenities: vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings. No running water or Trash Services. Primarily used by boaters floating through Desolation and Gray Canyons of the Green River.

Santa Clara River Reserve

Located in southern Utah’s desert environment. The Santa Clara River Reserve is comprised of 6,500 acres of public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management. The reserve protects open space, archaeological and natural resources, and recreational opportunities important to...

Sauls Meadow OHV /Equestrian Staging Area

This trailhead offers a staging area for equestrian users to connect to the Winkle Bob trail and also for motorized users to stage for the Paiute Trail. This trailhead offers access to the popular and difficult Rock Canyon Trail (PST...

Sawmill Site

Located within the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument, Nixon Sawmill was built in 1872 to provide lumber for construction of the LDS Temple in St. George, Utah. An agency interpretive sign is installed at the historic site.

Scorpion WSA

The study area consists of rugged bench and canyon country deeply dissected by ephemeral streams.Landscapes in the WSA are characteristic of the scenic geology of the Escalante River basin.The Twenty five Mile Wash Canyon and one tributary canyon are entrenched...

Scott's Basin

Flanked on the east by the Great Salt Lake Desert and on the west by the Deep Creek Valley, the Deep Creek Mountains are the highest landmark in all of western Utah. As an isolated “island” ecosystem and the fourth...

Segars Hole View point

Miles and miles of dirt road to get here and well worth it. To the east is the 7,120 acre Segers Hole Area of Critical Environmental Concern, managed for its scenic values primarily. Its that pretty!

Sego Canyon Rock Art Interpretive Site

Sego Canyon contains three culturally distinct styles of rock art: Fremont, Ute and Barrier-style. A well preserved ghost town and ruins of a coal mine are located nearby. Visitors are advised to plan for at least a half day to...

Sevenmile Rim Trailhead

Summary: Sevenmile Rim is a 20 mile loop of moderate difficulty. There are a few difficult spots, but stock vehicles with very good clearance can manage this trail if driven with great care. Highlights of the route include Monitor and...

Sevier River

Sevier Canyon, also known as Marysvale Canyon, lies along the Paiute and Sevier County lines. Utah State Highway 89 runs directly down its course along the west side, with the Sevier River in its bottom. The river attracts rafters, tubers...

Sheets Gulch

The first few miles of the east end side of Sheets Gulch is along a sandy wash bottom surrounded by low hills before coming up to the east side of the Waterpocket Fold in Capitol Reef National park. As with...

Short Creek Trail

Recommended Users: Hikers. 2.7 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. From Squirrel Canyon Trailhead, follows sand trail along Short Creek, continues past the Squirrel Canyon trail turn off.

Shunes Creek Wild and Scenic River

"Shunes creek has its origins on the rim of the Vermillion Cliffs in the Shunes Creek Canyon drainage within the Canaan Mountain Wilderness. It enters the parcel from the east and exits into the Canaan Mountain Wilderness on the west...

Sidewinder Trail

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers Trail Type: Singletrack Distance: 4.1 miles (trail only) Difficulty: Extreme / Most Difficult To access the trail, take either the Barrel Roll Trail or Precipice Trail to the start of Sidewinder Trail. Please note: a...

Sids Cabin

This WSA is located within the Sids Mountain WSA. This historic cabin rests on 439 acres inside the Sids Mountain WSA. The structure was built in the mid-1930's and remains standing today.

Sids Mountain

The WSA is characterized by an intricate canyon system which drains northward into the San Rafael River in the extreme northern portion of the area. The canyons typically have massive sandstone walls, winding routes, and numerous small tributary canyons. Above...

Sids Mountain Wilderness - The Wedge

The Wedge Overlook offers expansive views of the San Rafael River below and the Sids Mountain Wilderness Area beyond. It's wild and undeveloped landscape offers premier backcountry recreation.

Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway (BCB)

The Silver Island Mountains Backcountry Byway is a 54 mile long loop around the Silver Island Mountains and through Utah's Great Basin. The loop also provides access to explore the historic Hastings cutoff of the California National Historic Trail (made...

Silver Reef Mining District

Silver Reef Mining DistrictJohn Kemple arrived in Harrisburg in 1866, and boarded at the Orson Adams House for the winter. Kemple was an experienced prospector, and in 1868 he found a mineralized sandstone float (an ore unattached to the bedrock)...

Silver Reef Trail

Activities: Hiking Trail Distance: 0.2 miles (one way) single-track Trail Difficulty: Moderate Trail Description: The Silver Reef Trail starts in the Red Cliffs Campground near campsite 7 and the restrooms. The Silver Reef Trail leads to a lookout of the...

Sink Hole

It is said that Joseph Nielson discovered this amazing sink hole in 1927. He was heading back to his camp at night when he strayed into the area. His horse stopped and absolutely refused to go another step. He got...

Skylight Arch Trailhead

Skylight Arch trailhead is near the intersection of Temple Mountain Rd and Goblin Valley Rd. The hike climbs up a slick rock spine from the wash below to a cave visible from the road.

Slaughter Creek Wilderness

The Slaughter Creek Wilderness now contains a total of 3,901 acres and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. All of the Wilderness is in the state of Utah. In 2009 the Slaughter Creek Wilderness became part of the...

Slaughter Creek Wilderness

"Cougar Canyon, Doc’s Pass, and Slaughter Creek Wilderness areas are clustered along the Nevada state line, in the remote northwest corner of Washington County. The three units, which total over 31,600 acres, are contiguous with wildlands in Nevada and roadless...

Slickrock Bike Trail Trailhead

Slickrock Bike Trail is part of the National Trails System, which is a network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. These trails provide for outdoor recreation needs; promote the enjoyment, appreciation...

Slickrock National Recreation Trail

This is THE trail people come to ride in Moab! Enough said. This 10.5-mile loop crosses a scenic and rugged expanse of rolling Navajo Sandstone, the remnant of an ancient desert environment of wind blown sand dunes. Originally established in...

Smith Creek Wild and Scenic River

"Smith Creek has its origins within the Red Butte Wilderness. La Verkin Creek, nonetheless beautiful, is a beautiful and significant creek that begins its journey at the southern boundary of Zion National Park. The area surrounding the confluence of these...
View of West Temple from the Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway.
View of West Temple from the Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway.

Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway

Smithsonian Butte National Back Country Byway travels for 9.25 miles between Rockville and Apple Valley, Utah, just south of Zion National Park. The Back County Byway transports visitors from the Virgin River floodplain, through pinyon-juniper woodlands, to sagebrush desert at...

South Caineville Mesa Trail

One of the more unique views in all of Utah is found by hiking up and onto South Caineville Mesa. This is a somewhat strenuous hike and exposes hikers to some very steep sidehills. The views are worth it. The...

South Entrance Bloomington Cave

Recommended Trail Users: Hikers. Singletrack. 0.03 miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate.The south entrance trail is a short but steep and rocky trail that leads from the Kiosk near the parking area and heads south to the south entrance of Bloomington...

South Mule Canyon

The North and South Forks of Mule Canyon are two fairly easy hiking areas on Cedar Mesa, north of U.S. Highway 95. The two canyons run roughly parallel to each other. They are similar in appearance, being relatively shallow at...

South Rim Trail

Recommended Users: Mountain Bikers, Hikers. Singletrack trail. 5.9 miles in length. Difficulty: Extreme. The South Rim Trail is demanding. From steep drop-offs, difficult climbs, sharp turns, and narrow ledges, this trail offers a lot of challenges for the experienced rider...

South Temple Wash Campground

South Temple Wash Campground is located just west of the turnoff to Goblin Valley State Park at the base of the San Rafael Reef. One of the most distinctive geologic features of central Utah, the Reef is a 75-mile-long rocky...

Southview Trailhead

Iron Hills Trail System: 30 miles Recommended uses: mountain biking, hiking, and trail running Difficulty: beginner, intermediate and advanced Southview is a trailhead located on the south end of Cedar City. This trailhead is for mountain biking, hiking and trail...

Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area

Spring Creek Canyon Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in the southeastern corner of Iron County, Utah about 7 miles southwest of Cedar City. The WSA is 4,433 acres and measures approximately 6 miles from north to south and 3...

Spruce Canyon WSA

This WSA consists of a landscape cut by steep ridges and v-shaped canyons and formed by the many drainages leading south to Cottonwood Canyon along its southern boundary. Its major canyons include Cherry, Tepee, Spruce, Bull and Halfway. Nearly half...

Squirrel Mountain Trail

Recommended Users: Hikers. Route. 6 total miles in length. Difficulty: Moderate. This hike goes to the the top of Canaan Mountain. This hike contains slickrock and an area know as the beehive. It offers great views of Zion National Park...

Stairmaster Trailhead

Length of Hike: .9 miles plus 100 yards to overlook; allow 2 hours round trip Type of Hike: Hiking-only trail marked by rock cairns Area Attractions: Great views of the Colorado River and Moab Valley, Behind the Rocks, and rock...

Starr Spring Campground

Starr Springs Campground sits on the southeast end of Mount Hillers. It is a favorite among geology enthusiasts, rock hounds, and late season hunters. Starr Springs offers twelve individual camp sites and one large group site. The campground also has...
Arizona Trail access
Arizona Trail access

Stateline Campground

Stateline Campground is located on the border of Utah and Arizona on the House Rock Valley Road. The site also is where the northern terminus of the Arizona National Scenic Trail. The massive Paria Plateau provides a stunning, colorful, and...