Close to St. George · using this for RV fit
St. George RV Park - St. George, UT
UT · about 5 min to St. George (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 45 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 45 ft, bookable online, 5 min to St. George.
Zion from Las Vegas is about 323 miles and 6 h 18 min of driving, there and back. Plan 4 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return. The first drive is about 2 h 11 min after pickup. Best season: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Campgrounds and the RV are booked separately.
At a glance
- Trip length
- 4 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return
- Route
- Downtown Las Vegas → St. George → Springdale → Las Vegas · 323 mi · 6 h 18 min driving
- Longest driving day
- 3 h 5 min (car, no traffic)
- Fly in and out
- Harry Reid International (LAS)
- RV pickup and return
- Las Vegas area
- Overnights
- St. George → Springdale → Las Vegas (near the RV return)
- Best season
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
A suggested itinerary. You book the RV with Outdoorsy, RVshare, or Cruise America, and each campground with the park.
Route map and itinerary
Red Rock line and numbered circles: overnight stops. Dark dots with a citron ring: the recommended campground. Select a number to jump to that day.
- Day 1 St. George · 2 h 11 min
- Day 2 Springdale · 1 h 2 min
- Day 3 Springdale (night 2)
- Day 4 Las Vegas (near the RV return) · 3 h 5 min
- Day 5 Fly home
Dates, travelers, and nights
- Downtown Las Vegas → St. George: 119 mi · 2 h 11 min by carSt. George
- St. George → Springdale: 41 mi · 1 h 02 min by carSpringdale (Zion)
- Springdale → Downtown Las Vegas: 164 mi · 3 h 05 min by carLas Vegas, near the RV return
4 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return323 mi round trip6 h 18 min driving (car time)
Drive times are OSRM road-routing estimates for a car, without traffic; an RV is usually slower. Changing nights updates the dates, campground sections, RV prices and search link on this page.
Day by day
4 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return.
Day 1 Arrive in Las Vegas and pick up your RV
Experience
Land at Harry Reid (LAS), get to the rental (a rideshare unless the owner delivers), do the walkthrough, and stock water and groceries before leaving town.
Getting there
After pickup: 2 h 11 min · 119 mi to St. George. The first drive is about 2 h 11 min after pickup.
Your stay: 1 night
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Hidden Springs RV Resort
UT · about 10 min to St. George (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 55 ft
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Snow Canyon State Park
UT · about 15 min to St. George (estimate) · Electric listed · sites up to 41 ft
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Sand Hollow State Park
UT · about 20 min to St. George (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 79 ft
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Jellystone Park™ Zion
UT · about 20 min to St. George (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 75 ft
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Quail Creek State Park
UT · about 25 min to St. George (estimate) · Electric listed · sites up to 40 ft
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Red Cliffs Campground
UT · about 25 min to St. George (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 52 ft
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Color Canyon RV Resort
UT · about 30 min to St. George (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 80 ft
Day 2 Drive to Springdale
Experience
From St. George, Utah Highway 9 runs into Springdale. The south entrance is the RV approach that does not require the Zion–Mt. Carmel Highway.
Getting there
1 h 2 min · 41 mi
Your stay: 2 nights
Inside the park · using this for RV fit
Watchman Campground
UT · inside the park · Electric listed · sites up to 50 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 50 ft, bookable online, 5 min to Springdale.
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Inside the park
South Campground (Ut)
UT · inside the park · No hookups listed · sites up to 60 ft
Alternative
Range RV Campground
UT · about 20 min to Springdale (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 70 ft
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Water Canyon Campground and Resort
UT · about 20 min to Springdale (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 30 ft
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Water Canyon RV Park
AZ · about 25 min to Springdale (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 50 ft
No photo in the snapshot Alternative
Gateway Luxury RV Resort & Casitas - La Verkin, UT
UT · about 30 min to Springdale (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
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Gateway Luxury RV Resort
UT · about 30 min to Springdale (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 62 ft
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Kolob Campground
UT · about 35 min to Springdale (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 32 ft
Day 3 Springdale: another night
Experience
RVs that exceed the Zion–Mt. Carmel size limits can still use the South Entrance for visitor-center parking, Watchman Campground and the scenic drive in the shuttle off-season, when space allows.
Getting there
No campground change today.
Your stay
Stay night 2 of 2 at the same campground. No packing up.
Day 4 Drive back toward Las Vegas
Experience
Spend the last night near the rental return so the departure morning is a short hop: dump tanks, refuel, and clean up the way the rental agreement asks.
Getting there
3 h 5 min · 164 mi back to Las Vegas.
Your stay: 1 night
Near the airport · using this for RV fit
Kings Row RV Park - Las Vegas, NV
NV · about 10 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · Full hookups listed · sites up to 60 ft
Why stay here: Sites up to 60 ft, bookable online, 10 min to Harry Reid.
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Alternative
Red Rock Canyon Campground
NV · about 25 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 45 ft
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Las Vegas Bay Campground
NV · about 30 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
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Boulder Beach Group Campsites
NV · about 40 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
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Boulder Beach Campground
NV · about 40 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · site length not listed
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Callville Bay Campground
NV · about 45 min to Harry Reid (estimate) · No hookups listed · sites up to 40 ft
Day 5 Return the RV and fly home from LAS
Experience
Return the RV at the agreed time, then get to Harry Reid. Leave a buffer for the inspection and the transfer.
Getting there
Short drive from the last campground to the rental return, then to the airport.
Drive minutes between towns are OSRM car times. Minutes from a campground to the stop are a straight-line estimate. Campgrounds come from the Availability API snapshot. Open dates are checked when you set a start date, and only if that service is configured.
Rent this trip from Cruise America
C21 Compact Plus
C21 Compact Plus for two travelers. Sleeps 4. 20.5 ft on the official page. A generator is listed. Pickup defaults to Henderson (LAS), which lists the full Las Vegas fleet.
Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2 travelers. Change travelers or dates in My Trip and this suggestion follows.
The Adventure Travel Trailer is only for a trip with your own tow vehicle. Henderson is the Las Vegas center that lists it.
One-way from Las Vegas is a separate reservation. Cruise America offers one-way trips between most rental centers by advance reservation, subject to availability. Cruise America: RV rental FAQs (one-way).
Deals, on Cruise America’s own pages: Cruise America: half-price mileage deal · Cruise America: Black Friday: 25% off time and mileage on one-way rentals, Nov 1–30, 2026.
RVs that fit this trip
Drivable rentals from Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America for 2 travelers and 4 nights. Length is kept within the tightest selected site that lists a max (45 ft). Changing nights, travelers, or a campground pick reloads this list.
Finding RVs…
Links to Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America are affiliate links. Totals are the listed nightly rate times the trip nights, not a quote. Calendars are checked on the provider.
Before you go
- The size limits cover the whole highway between Canyon Junction and the East Entrance, not only the tunnel. Oversized RVs are turned around at the South or East entrance. This trip does not use that road. NPS Zion: Large vehicles
One-way options
- Cruise America: one-way reservations are available between most rental centers by advance reservation only, subject to availability; drop fees vary by location, dates and vehicle availability. Cruise America: RV rental FAQs (one-way)
- El Monte RV: offers one-way rentals (pick up in one city, drop off in another), with one-way specials listed on its site; a one-way surcharge can apply. El Monte RV: One-way RV rentals
Sources last checked 2026-11-11.
Common questions
How many days is Zion by RV?
This suggestion is 4 nights, including the last night near the Las Vegas return: St. George (1 night), Springdale (2 nights), and the last of those nights near the Las Vegas RV return. The longest driving day is about 3 h 5 min.
How far is the drive?
About 323 miles round trip and 6 h 18 min of driving in a car with no traffic. An RV takes longer, especially on grades and in wind.
Where do you camp?
St. George: St. George RV Park - St. George, UT (close to st. george). Springdale: Watchman Campground (inside the park). Las Vegas (near the RV return): Kings Row RV Park - Las Vegas, NV (near the airport).
Can you rent the RV in Las Vegas?
Yes. The RVs on this page are Outdoorsy, RVshare, and Cruise America listings picked up around Las Vegas. You book the RV with that company and the campground with the park. They are separate reservations.
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