Springdale, Utah
North Fork of the Virgin River
Location / Description
Springdale is located on the North Fork of the Virgin River of extreme southwestern Utah. It is the southern gateway to Zion National Park and in close proximity to numerous parks, monuments and recreation areas of the western Colorado Plateau.
Population / Elevation
300 / 3,912 feet above sea level
Weather / Climate
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Springdale, Utah - Monthly Climate Normals |
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| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High °F | 78.0 |
53.5 |
60.3 |
68.1 |
77.1 |
86.2 |
95.9 |
102.0 |
99.8 |
93.2 |
80.5 |
64.8 |
54.3 |
| Low °F | 45.9 |
27.1 |
31.7 |
37.5 |
44.2 |
52.4 |
60.3 |
67.8 |
66.4 |
57.1 |
45.0 |
33.2 |
27.4 |
| Avg. °F | 62.0 | 40.3 | 44.0 | 52.8 | 61.0 | 69.3 | 78.1 | 84.9 | 83.1 | 75.2 | 62.8 | 49.0 | 40.9 |
| Rain | 8.14 |
1.10 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
0.48 |
0.40 |
0.20 |
0.56 |
0.68 |
0.59 |
0.62 |
0.70 |
0.82 |
History
Springdale was founded by Mormon Pioneers in the 1850s. Because of its location at the south end of Zion National Park, the town offers a number of accommodations and shops for park visitors. Today it is primarily a tourist center.
Things To Do
Activities
Events
- Cinemax movies year round.
- Concerts and multimedia events Memorial thru Labor Day (O.C. Tanner Amphitheater)
There are hotels and motels in St George ( 40 miles southwest) with something for every taste and price range. For more information and a complete list. Click Here. (Rates, availability and reservation online)
Camping
- Three campgrounds and primitive camping are available in Zion National Park
Resources
Cities & Towns
- St. George, Utah: 40 miles southwest.
- Mt. Carmel, Utah: 25 miles east.
- Kanab, Utah: 43 miles east.
- Page, Arizona: 117 miles east.
- Fredonia, Arizona: 50 miles east.
- Jacob Lake, Arizona: 80 miles southeast,
Parks & Monuments
- Zion National Park: 2 miles north.
- Cedar Break National Monument: 75 miles north.
- Bryce Canyon National Park: 83 miles northeast.
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: 50 miles east.
- Grand Canyon National Park (North Rim): 121 miles southeast.
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: 45 miles east.
- Snow Canyon State Park: 55 miles west.
- Gunlock State Park: 68 miles west.
Wilderness & Recreation Areas
- Dixie National Forest: 35 miles west.
- Kaibab National Forest: 65 miles southeast
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: 98 miles east.
Historic & Points of Interest
- Zion Canyon Cinemax Theater: "Treasure of the Gods," film on 6-story-high by 82-feet-wide screen and digital surround sound explores Zion National Park and the Utah canyon lands. 435-772-2400.
- O. C. Tanner Amphitheater: Concerts and The Grand Circle: A National Park Odyssey," a multimedia production, is performed just outside Zion National Park. 435-652-7994.
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