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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 / Spacious Log Home on beautiful, quiet 20 acres with large Kitchen
Alton UT
Verblijf bij deze lodge voor families in Alton. Geniet van een fitnesscentrum, een tuin en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Alton Amphitheater en Don Spring ...
10/10 Exceptional! (132 beoordelingen)
Everything was really good!
Beoordeeld op 14 jan 2026
Peaceful Cabin with Spectacular Stargazing Hot Tub
Alton UT
De prijs is € 368 per nacht van 5 mrt tot 6 mrt
€ 368
5 mrt - 6 mrt
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit huisje voor families in Alton. Geniet van gratis wifi, een tuin en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Alton Amphitheater en Don Spring Mountain ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 beoordelingen)
This property was amazing! From beginning to end, very accommodating. The host provided everything we needed to have a perfect vacation. My children enjoyed every part of it, from the sleeping areas to the game room, bonfire and hot tube. I would definitely book this property again!
Beoordeeld op 10 dec 2025
Bryce & Zion Cozy Retreat / Starlit Hot Tub
Alton UT
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Alton. Geniet van een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer, airconditioning en een bubbelbad. De populaire attracties Alton Amphitheater ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 beoordelingen)
The hosts were very informative and helpful and the cabin was very clean and had everything you could need!
Beoordeeld op 22 feb 2026
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Peaceful Cabin with Spectacular Stargazing Hot Tub
Alton UT
Verblijf bij dit huisje voor families in Alton. Geniet van gratis wifi, een tuin en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Alton Amphitheater en Don Spring Mountain ...
10/10 Exceptional! (26 beoordelingen)
This property was amazing! From beginning to end, very accommodating. The host provided everything we needed to have a perfect vacation. My children enjoyed every part of it, from the sleeping areas to the game room, bonfire and hot tube. I would definitely book this property again!
Beoordeeld op 10 dec 2025
Zion & Bryce Getaway.
View, Grill, Water & P. Potty
Alton UT
Verblijf bij deze camping in Alton. De populaire attractie Alton Amphitheater bevindt zich vlakbij.
Bryce & Zion Cozy Retreat / Starlit Hot Tub
Alton UT
Verblijf bij dit huisje in Alton. Geniet van een koffiezetapparaat op de kamer, airconditioning en een bubbelbad. De populaire attracties Alton Amphitheater ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 beoordelingen)
The hosts were very informative and helpful and the cabin was very clean and had everything you could need!
Beoordeeld op 22 feb 2026
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.
Populaire plekken om te bezoeken
Alton Town Hall
Alton Town Hall is slechts één van de vele bezienswaardigheden en attracties in Alton, dus waarom zou je niet ook wat andere plekken ontdekken tijdens je vakantie? Verken al wandelend de parken of bewonder de bergen in deze gezinsvriendelijke omgeving.
