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![Take Hwy 89 through the Dixie National Forest. Hot in summer. Beautiful area to explore.
Dixie National Forest is a United States National Forest in Utah with headquarters in Cedar City. It occupies almost two million acres (8,000 km²) and stretches for about 170 miles (270 km) across southern Utah. The largest national forest in Utah, it straddles the divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River. In descending order of forestland area it is located in parts of Garfield, Washington, Iron, Kane, Wayne, and Piute counties. The majority (over 55%) of forest acreage lies in Garfield County. There are local ranger district offices in Cedar City, Escalante, Panguitch, St. George, and Teasdale.[3]
Elevations vary from 2,800 feet (850 m) above sea level near St. George, Utah to 11,322 feet (3,451 m) at Blue Bell Knoll on Boulder Mountain. The southern rim of the Great Basin, near the Colorado River, provides spectacular scenery. Colorado River canyons are made up of multi-colored cliffs and steep-walled gorges.
The Forest is divided into four geographic areas. High altitude forests in gently rolling hills characterize the Markagunt, Paunsaugunt, and Aquarius Plateaus. Boulder Mountain, one of the largest high-elevation plateaus in the United States, is dotted with hundreds of small lakes 10,000 to 11,000 feet (3,000 to 3,400 m) above sea level. The forest includes the Pine Valley Mountains north of St. George
The Forest has many climatic extremes. Precipitation ranges from 10 inches (250 mm) in the lower elevations to more than 40 inches (1,000 mm) per year near Brian Head Peak 11,307 feet (3,446 m). At the higher elevations, most of the annual precipitation falls as snow. Thunderstorms are common during July and August and produce heavy rains. In some areas, August is the wettest month of the year.
Temperature extremes can be impressive, with summer temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) near St. George and winter lows exceeding -30 degrees Fahrenheit (-34 degrees Celsius) on the plateau tops.
The vegetation of the Forest grades from sparse, desert-type plants at the lower elevations to stand of low-growing pinyon pine and juniper dominating the mid-elevations. At the higher elevations, aspen and conifers such as pine, spruce, and fir predominate.
The Dixie Forest Reserve was established on September 25, 1905 by the General Land Office. The name was derived from the local description of the warm southern part of Utah as "Dixie".[4] In 1906 the U.S. Forest Service assumed responsibility for the lands, and on March 4, 1907 it became a National Forest. The western part of Sevier National Forest was added on July 1, 1922, and all of Powell National Forest on October 1, 1944.[5] #RoadTrip](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248623139890761/0fda4c56-7838-41e8-8b93-58002efa6942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
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Alton Lodge Grand Retreat ~ Near Bryce & Zion ~ Sleeps Large Group ~ Dark Sky
Alton UT
Stay at this family-friendly lodge in Alton. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Alton Amphitheater and Don Spring Mountain ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Everything was really good!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Zion & Bryce Getaway.
View, Grill, Water & P. Potty
Alton UT
The price is HK$331 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar
HK$331
HK$530 total
14 Mar - 15 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campsite in Alton. Popular attraction Alton Amphitheater is located nearby.
Bryce Canyon Pines
2476 W HWY 12 Bryce Canyon UT
The price is HK$486 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$486
HK$549 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Bryce Canyon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Nice place to stay!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Zion & Bryce Getaway.
View, Grill, Water & P. Potty
Alton UT
Stay at this campsite in Alton. Popular attraction Alton Amphitheater is located nearby.
COZY🏡CABIN NEAR⛰BRIAN HEAD☀️ZION🌄BRYCE CANYON 🏞WITH📡Wi-Fi 🐶 PET FRIENDLY
Duck Creek Village UT
Stay at this cabin in Duck Creek Village. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, patios and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Cascade Falls and Mammoth Cave are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
Beautiful surroundings, would stay again
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Brycegate Retreat, Cabin, Star Dome Bedroom, Fire Pit, Hammocks, Views, Pets, EV
Hatch UT
Stay at this cabin in Hatch. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
What a great little get away! This space was perfectly designed for a family trip. The house is nicely decorated and so quiet. The kitchen had everything we needed to make breakfast and lunch. We had dinners by Bryce and Zion. So so so many stars. Couldn’t have asked for more!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
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Popular places to visit
Alton Town Hall
Alton Town Hall is just one of the places to see in Alton, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the mountain views in this family-friendly area.
