Suggestions around Arches & Zion?

[dwstucke]

We are thinking about a trip to Utah with our Shasta and I'm looking for campground suggestions near Arches NP and also near Zion NP. Mostly we will use the campground as a place to leave the trailer during the day and sleep as there is much to see in the area. I'm also looking for someplace for a one night stop in the Green River, UT area as travel through on the way home.

I see there are lots of options for first come first served sites, but given the distances I
we will travel between locations I think I'll need something that's reservable so its guaranteed if we get in late.

The campgrounds in both of these National Parks look good, but are there any other suggestions?

[diamondrelics]

There use to be a nice little campground outside of Zion in Virgin. There is also an rv park on the west side of the park but I haven't stayed there, only the one in virgin River.

[Redwings]

We have heard wonderful things about Red Canyon Campground which is about 9 miles from Bryce Canyon. I know it's not Zion but it's somewhat close. We ran into some campground hosts from there and they spoke highly of the place.

www.zionnational-park.com/red-canyon-utah.htm

If you go to ReserveAmerica I am pretty sure that you can reserve a spot. Due to their high elevation they don't open until sometime in May, though.

www.reserveamerica.com/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=0&&contractCode=nrso&parkCode=reca

Diane