School started this week for most of the state, but let’s be honest…summer isn’t over yet! Utah’s warm weather generally continues through September. Here’s a beach that you’ll want to put on your list for a quick weekend trip that’s fun for the whole family.
Quail Creek State Park is located just about 13 miles northeast of St. George at 472 N. 5300 W., Hurricane.
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Quail Creek Reservoir shines like an azure jewel, surrounded by Southern Utah’s famous red-rock cliffs. There’s plenty of parking here; you’ll pay $10 per vehicle (with up to eight people) for day use.
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The beach is typically nice and sandy, with plenty of room to spread out with your beach umbrella, chairs and blankets. You can spend a whole day relaxing by the lake.
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For a little more adventure, rent a paddleboard or kayak from DIG Paddlesports. DIG has instructors there that can give you some pointers, too.
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The park has public restrooms and drinking water available.
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The outdoor shower is great for hosing off after an afternoon in the lake.
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If you’re hosting a large group, reserve a nice, shady picnic pavilion.
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Stay overnight in a tent or an RV.
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Campsites are just $15 per night, and include a fire pit, shaded picnic table and plenty of room to park an RV or set up your tent.
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Have you visited Quail Creek State Park? Tell us what you thought about it.
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