Where to Stay in St. George and Greater Zion

Greater Zion, the name Washington County's tourism office uses for the area, is spread out, so pick your area first. Where you stay decides how much of your trip you spend in the car. The county's tourism office groups lodging into five regions: St. George Area, Hurricane Valley, Zion Corridor, Alpine and Mesa Country, and lists hotels, vacation rentals, campgrounds, bed and breakfasts, RV parks, resorts, glamping and unique stays.¹ We don't rank hotels or post prices or ratings, because those change all the time. Use the official directories below for what's open now.

Pick an area by trip type

The main areas

St. George area

A central base for golf, dining and events, with hotels, resorts and vacation rentals listed in Greater Zion's directory.¹ Downtown puts you near the historic district, and the golf courses and parks are spread around the city. See our golf guide, dining guide and This Weekend in St. George.

West side: Santa Clara and Ivins

Mostly residential, and close to Snow Canyon State Park. If you'd rather sleep in the park, Snow Canyon's campground takes reservations up to four months ahead and at least two days before arrival, with a 14 night maximum.⁶

Hurricane Valley

East of St. George on the way to Zion. It's home to Sand Hollow State Park, with its reservoir, dunes and campgrounds.^1,7 A practical base if you want both the lake and Zion on one trip.

Springdale and the Zion Corridor

Zion Canyon, where hikes like Angels Landing and the Narrows begin, is next to Springdale, and the park's South Entrance is on the north end of town.⁵ During shuttle season, free shuttles serve Zion Canyon and Springdale.⁵ Inside the park, Zion Lodge is the only lodging, with 76 hotel rooms, 6 suites and 40 historic cabins.³

Alpine and Mesa Country

Greater Zion also lists stays in these two regions.¹ Filter its directory by region to see what's available.

Camping and RV options

• Zion National Park: reservations are required, and from mid-March through late November the campgrounds are full almost every night. Watchman Campground is open year-round with reservations up to six months ahead. South Campground (seasonal) and Lava Point (seasonal, about an hour from Zion Canyon) open reservations 14 days ahead.⁴
• Snow Canyon State Park: hookup and non-hookup sites plus hike-in tent sites. Reserve up to four months ahead.⁶
• Sand Hollow State Park: see Utah State Parks for current campground details.⁷
• Red Cliffs Campground (BLM): inside the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area, with trails, dinosaur tracks and day-use areas.⁸ See best hiking trails.

Vacation rentals: check the rules first

St. George allows nightly (short term) rentals only in developments on the city's approved list, plus homes that meet narrow standards in City Code 10-17A-13.^9,10 Booking platforms operate independently, and Greater Zion notes that availability, pricing, amenities and reviews are managed by each service.¹ If you're booking a home in St. George, or thinking about buying one to rent, check it with our Rental Checker.

When to book early

Spring and fall fill up first. See St. George weather by month. Zion's campgrounds fill almost every night from mid-March through late November.⁴ Check the events calendar before you pick dates, since big race and festival weekends draw crowds. Our annual events guide lists the big ones.

Thinking about staying longer?

Some visitors come back to look at homes. If that's you, our moving guide, cost of living guide and community pages are a good start.