Before planning your adventures, you can learn more about the Gateway RV Resort in La Verkin, Utah and why it makes such a convenient home base for exploring Southern Utah.
Established in 1919 as one of the first National Parks in the United States, Zion National Park has since drawn the attention and love of millions of guests. As a premier destination in the American west, the park is renowned for its sandstone cliff sides, slot canyons, and emerald green oasis.
With an attraction this famous and grand in scope, you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer variety of things to see and do. Popular options for visitors include hiking, scenic drives, and water activities. That’s where we come in. We’ll be going over all the must-do attractions and answer popular questions by attendees of Gateway Luxury RV Resort.
For RV travelers, planning RV road trips through Zion helps you make the most of these scenic drives while navigating vehicle size restrictions and parking.
Southern Utah is renowned for its striking red rock landscapes, numerous national parks, and world-class mountain biking. This remote region has also been a favorite filming location for Hollywood, with movie-making in the area dating back to the 1930s. For those interested in exploring these iconic filming spots, this guide highlights five notable locations in Southern Utah featured in popular movies.
The Kolob Canyons area, located in Zion’s northwest corner, is a true wilderness area and the least visited part of Zions. Kolob Canyons has all the attractions that make a visit to Zions special: remote hiking trails, majestic arches, and beautiful scenic drives and remote hiking trails. The only difference is you could end up having these attractions all to yourself. Check some of these highlights out!
Red Cliffs National Conservation Area in southwest Utah, also known as Red Cliffs NCA, is 45,600 acres of rugged, remote terrain in southwest Utah. The Mojave Desert, Colorado Plateau, and Great Basin all converge at Red Cliffs NCA, resulting in a varied and diverse collection of plant life, animal species, and landscapes. The area is part of the larger Red Cliffs Desert Reserve and is bordered by Dixie National Forest and the Pine Valley Mountains.
You can drive through most of Zion and still walk away with a satisfying day of sightseeing accomplished—even if you don’t get out of your car once. The two major scenic drives in Zion National Park are Zion Canyon Scenic Drive and the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway offer two completely different experiences, sights, and hiking trails to explore, especially when you base your stay at a Southern Utah RV park like Gateway Luxury RV Resort. Let us help you figure out which scenic drive is worth your time.
There are sunsets, and then there are Zion sunsets – a mesmerizing sight that only lasts minutes. When the sun descends in Southern Utah, fiery hues dance across sandstone canyons and peaks, turning the landscape into a canvas of light and shadow. It’s nature’s perfect end to the day, especially when you’ve chosen your ideal site using the Gateway RV Resort map to plan your stay.
Although there are a lot of things to do in the greater Zion area, such as national and state parks, hiking and biking trails, and more – sunset watching is one of our favorite activities. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our top spots for viewing spectacular sunsets.
There are sunsets, and then there are Zion sunsets – a mesmerizing sight that only lasts minutes. When the sun descends in Southern Utah, fiery hues dance across sandstone canyons and peaks, turning the landscape into a canvas of light and shadow. It’s nature’s perfect end to the day, and guest insights shared through our Gateway RV Resort feedback survey often mention these magical evening moments.
Although there are a lot of things to do in the greater Zion area, such as national and state parks, hiking and biking trails, and more – sunset watching is one of our favorite activities. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our top spots for viewing spectacular sunsets.
Stay at Gateway Rv Resort and get all-day passes to Zion Canyon Hot Springs! For $69 per person, guests receive a full-day pass with full access to the family and 21+ areas.