About
Located five miles southeast of Parowan, the 5-Mile Picnic Area is a scenic haven nestled amidst the striking red rocks of the region. Surrounded by the natural beauty of pinyon-juniper forest, the area offers a tranquil retreat for picnicker and outdoor enthusiast alike. Bowery Creek flows through the area. Noah’s Ark Trail and Vermillion Castle Trail both start in this area.
Overnight camping is not permitted at 5-Mile Picnic Area; however there are Forest Service campsites nearby. Contact the Dixie National Forest for camping information or information about trails at (435) 865-3200 or visit recreation.gov.
This area is open seasonally from May 1st - September 30th (weather permitting).
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Reservation FormRules
NO OVERNIGHT CAMPING
CLOSED AFTER DARK
No pallet burning allowed
No fireworks
Fires in provided metal fire rings only
Pets must be on a leash at all times
No discharging firearms
Follow posted speed limits
Follow state fire restrictions when posted
No smoking or vaping
Alcohol permit requirement
Amenities
Ten first-come-first-serve picnic sites
Picnic table, fire pit with a cooking grate and a charcoal grill
One group picnic site
5 picnic tables, 2 serving tables, large charcoal grill and a fire pit
Must be reserved and a reservation fee is required. Call (435) 586-5124
One ADA Compliant picnic site
Picnic table, fire pit with a cooking grate and a charcoal grill
Other
One double vault toilet
Trash cans
Seasonal Water
No electricity
Hours and Contact
- Maria Twitchell, Director of Cedar City-Brian Head Tourism Bureau
- 581 N Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84721
- Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M
- 435-586-5124
- visitcedarcity.com