Things to do in St George
Sand Hollow Zion: ATV Tour Red Rock Desert & Gear IncludedYou’ll ride ATVs across Sand Hollow’s wild red landscape with a local guide leading the way. Expect dusty hands, plenty of laughs, cold water breaks, and real desert silence between bursts of engine noise. All gear is provided—you just show up ready for four hours of adventure outside Zion and leave with more grit (literally) than you arrived with.
Sand Hollow ATV Tour: Red Sand Dunes off-road drivingThis is a two-hour off-road ATV tour at Sand Hollow State Park near the Zion area, where you drive red sand dunes and trails with a licensed guide who coaches you through different terrain. The tour includes the vehicle, helmet, goggles, water and a damage waiver; children from age 4 are welcome, and the guide teaches technique as you go.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for another activity the same day—a morning drive followed by lunch or a visit to Quail Creek State Park nearby. If you want a full-day immersion in the dunes, this is the core experience; if you're fitting it between other stops, the length works.
Sand Hollow: UTV rental with 4 seats from St GeorgeHop into a 4-person UTV and carve your own path through Sand Hollow’s wild dunes near St George. You’ll get local tips before heading out, pause for big views at Top of the World, and maybe cool off at Sand Hollow Reservoir — all with helmets and goggles included. It’s the kind of day you’ll remember long after you shake out the sand.
Private Jeep Ride to Toquerville Falls: Desert Waterfall TourThis is a private jeep tour to Toquerville Falls near St George, Utah, where you ride an off-road vehicle across rough terrain to reach a natural waterfall oasis in the desert. The guide speaks English or Spanish and travels with you the whole way, pointing out photo spots and explaining the local geology and wildlife. Pickup is included; bring your own lunch and water, though snacks and extra water are available on the tour.Is it for me?The four-hour commitment means you can fit this into a morning or afternoon and still have the rest of your day free. There is no hiking, so it works for any season and any fitness level—families with young children, older travelers, and anyone who wants to see the waterfall without a strenuous walk can all book it.
East Side Memorial 4x4 Tour: Off-Road Jeep Adventure in St GeorgeThe East Side Memorial Jeep Tour is a 3–4 hour off-road jeep experience near St George, Utah where you drive through slickrock climbs, fast-flowing sandhills and technical obstacles, culminating in The Fallen—a veterans tribute trail with plaques honoring fallen heroes. A live English-speaking guide leads the route, and the tour includes bottled water and an air-conditioned vehicle; children are welcome from age 6, though the obstacles can be extreme depending on which challenges you choose.Is it for me?Book this if you're an experienced off-road driver looking for terrain that pushes your skills and a route with real meaning—the memorial aspect and the technical challenges are what make this different from a standard desert run. Small groups keep the pace tight and the guide focused on your driving.
UTV Offroad Riding at Zion National Park: Sand HollowUTV offroad riding at Zion National Park puts you behind the wheel of a Polaris side-by-side for three to four hours, driven by a licensed guide fluent in English or German. You'll navigate Sand Hollow North Rim and landscapes beyond the standard tourist routes, with water, helmet, glasses and insurance included. No prior driving experience needed, only a valid license.Is it for me?Book this if you speak English or German and want to actually drive the terrain instead of watching from a passenger seat—the guide rides with you and shows you what the UTV can do, which is the only way most people learn to use one.
Zion National Park: Self-Guided Audio Tour & HikingYou download the Shaka Guide app before arrival, then explore Zion at your own pace with GPS-guided narration, offline maps, and turn-by-turn directions. The tour covers Angel's Landing, Emerald Pools, The Narrows, Weeping Rock, and the Kolob Canyons, with hours of audio about geology, history, and wildlife. You choose which trails to hike and when to stop; the app plays automatically as you move and works without cell service once downloaded. Permits for Angel's Landing and The Subway must be secured separately through the park's lottery system.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to explore Zion independently without a guide, prefer to control their own pace and route, and are comfortable using a smartphone app with GPS. Requires advance setup (app download, tour redemption, and permit applications for Angel's Landing or The Subway) and a charged phone with location services enabled.
Sand Hollow ATV Tour St George: Private UTV & State ParkYou rent a Can-Am UTV and drive yourself through Sand Hollow State Park near St George, visiting sand dunes, Glitter Mountain, and the reservoir. Safety gear is included, and you can switch drivers or run multiple vehicles if your group is larger than four. Pick your start time and choose the difficulty level that matches your group's experience.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to drive yourself instead of following a guide, and if your group is comfortable taking turns at the wheel — the private vehicle setup means no waiting for other groups and no fixed pace, which is what makes it feel like your own adventure.
