Red Canyon Visitor Center

Thank you for your patience as Red Canyon Visitor Center hours of operation will vary during the 2026 season. The visitor center is expected to close for the season on October 16, 2026.

Please contact the Dixie National Forest Supervisor's Office at (435) 865-3700 for the most up-to-date information on Red Canyon Visitor Center.

The Red Canyon Visitor Center is located just off Highway 12 enroute to Bryce Canyon National Park amid the spectacular red sandstone spires and formations. This area has been called the "most photographed place in Utah". It is easy to see why, with the brilliant red soil contrasted with the green pines.  Offered for sale are a variety of gifts, souvenirs, maps, books, tapes, and Smokey Bear collectables. Other offerings include brochures, and trail information. The Red Canyon Trail System is widely known and very popular. Nearby trails include Pink Ledges, Hoodoo, Birdseye and Golden wall. For mountain bike riding there is Thunder Mountain and Red Canyon Bicycle trail that is also used for road bikes.  There are miles of ATV trails as well as paved bicycle trails. There are many trails open to foot traffic, as well as bicycle, horse and ATV. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a map and guidelines as to the type of traffic each trail allows. Seasonal displays show the area's flowers, birds, trees and geology. There are permanent displays of area features as well. There are nature hikes, star viewing, and photography opportunities.