The Ultimate Family Guide to Visiting Southern Utah
Visiting Southern Utah and enjoying a weekend of camping with the family can be a dream come true vacation when done right. To plan a fantastic trip, start with Zion National Park. As Utah’s first national park, Zion remains a treasured spot for families thanks to its red sandstone cliffs, green forests, and narrow canyons. Families like the colorful scenery and activities.
One favorite is taking a relaxing riverside walk on the paved trails around the beautiful Emerald Pools. Kids love seeing tiny desert flowers peeking through sandy banks and lizards along the trail. More adventurous families can walk the Lower Emerald Pool trail which is a bit over a mile with some inclines, with awe-inspiring 150 foot high sandstone walls in areas.
For a more immersive adventure, join a park ranger’s educational hike explaining the forces behind Zion’s unique rock formations and desert ecosystems. Kids will like getting hands-on with rock samples and wildlife exhibits.
After a day of adventure, unwind with a riverside picnic or enjoy patio seating at the park’s restaurant.
Excitement at Jellystone Park™
North of Sand Hollow State Park, Jellystone Park™ resort in Hurricane, Utah promises thrills for families seeking magical memories. The big Yogi Bear™ Water Zone has various fun water slides.
Younger kids safely splash at the Boo Boo™ Splash Pad area with mini slides, fountains, and water playthings. Parents can relax while kids run between activities. Families also enjoy gemstone mining, gaga ball pits, and the jumping pillow.
After tiring days, Jellystone Park’s cozy cabins and RV rentals allow families to relax under the stars. Exclusive cabins with decks overlook the resort and RV sites have full amenities like picnic tables and campfire rings. The resort makes an ideal base with entertainment and easy access to Utah’s stunning parks and scenery.
Lodging Made Easy
After adventuring through Zion’s awe-inspiring landscapes, families will appreciate returning to the comforting cabin or RV rental accommodations at Jellystone Park™.
Cozy cabins allow the entire family to bunk together, with options like the Yogi Bear™ unit sleeping up to 12! The two-bedroom cabins include existing bedding from mattresses to pillows, reducing parents’ packing lists. Little ones will enjoy the separate kids’ loft, while parents relax below. Each cabin also features a campfire pit and seating on the private deck, perfect for roasting s’mores under the stars after a fun-filled day.
Those traveling by RV will appreciate the resort’s full hook-up sites, some featuring premium views of the water playground. There’s included broadband and a picnic table at each RV rental space, giving everyone room to decompress and refuel for the next memorable getaway.
With both cabins and RV rentals ready to welcome families after Southern Utah adventures, Jellystone Park™ has the ideal accommodations so parents and kids can share blissful memories of the region’s natural wonders for years to come.
The Vacation Your Family Deserves
From marveling at the red cliff walls and desert rivers of Zion National Park, to screaming down water slides at Jellystone Park™ resort, Southern Utah promises no shortage of stunning landscapes for families to explore. After action-packed days discovering the region’s natural wonders, families will appreciate retreating to the comfort of cozy cabins or RV rentals on-site at Jellystone Park™.
With adjoining Sand Hollow State Park offering still more recreational opportunities from boating to biking, Zion National Park’s iconic hiking trails, and Jellystone Park’s wealth of kid-approved activities all located nearby – parents can easily fill an exciting itinerary. Families searching for their next memorable vacation should add scenic Southern Utah and Jellystone Park™ to the top of travel wish lists! Let the resort know your expected arrival and departure dates, then get ready for an unforgettable summer trip in the country’s most celebrated national parks region. Join the adventure in Southern Utah soon!