Desert Flowers in Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George Utah

The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve is located between St. George and Leeds, Utah.

The collision of three major geographic areas - The Great Basin, The Colorado plateau, and Mojave Desert in this southwest Utah bring a diversity of plant and wildlife along with endless scenery.

Hiking through the area from March through May will yield a diverse range of desert wild flowers providing a colorful pallet of reds, yellows, white, and purple. Common species include Silky Phacelia, Purple Sage, Globe Mallow, Desert Marigolds, Hood's Phlox and Sego Lily, the Utah State Flower. One of the most fragrant is the shrubby looking Cliff Rose with white flowers. Below is the cactus flower and Desert Marigolds with red rocks in the background.

Maintained campgrounds and primitive camping are available in the area. They are all nice! The Red Cliffs campground offers great hiking in the immediate area. Quail Creek State park is about 1 mile away and offer camping right by the lake. Great for boating and fishing. Load up the Grub Hub camp kitchen and get out there. Don't forget your camera!

 Happy Trails!

Celebrate Earth Day with a Walk in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve near St. George, UT

The Red Cliffs Desert Reserve in southwest Utah marks the collision of three geographic systems; the Great Basin, Mojave Desert and Colorado Plateau. The Reserve was set aside to maintain the unique and diverse plant and wildlife in this area.

Each April, desert flowers, scattered in arroyos and throughout the area bloom in an explosion of color. Enjoy.

Lichen covered rocks and petrified wood are also easily found in the area.

Camping is available at the Red Cliffs campground near Leeds, UT but reservations are suggested in the spring time. Also try camping at nearby Quail Creek Lake. Sand Hollow State park offers addition camping and recreation about 8 miles away. Pack the Grub Hub camp kitchen and get out there!