Marysvale, Utah, is centrally located in the outdoor enthusiast's paradise: southern Utah. Within easy distance of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon, its landscape boasts pine forests, river rapids, waterfalls, mountains and canyons. These features, along with man-made enhancements like trails and bathrooms, make Marysvale the ideal camping spot.
Paiute ATV Trail System
From Marysvale, you can access the Paiute ATV Trail--a 275-mile loop that connects to over 1,000 miles of ATV side trails and passes through several Utah towns. Towns along the trail are ATV-friendly, and Marysvale is no exception. You are welcome to ride your ATV throughout the town. You can camp along the trail, and for a healthy and delicious dinner, catch a fish in one of the numerous streams and reservoirs nearby. If you need a campfire, check for local burn regulations. Your best bet is to use a small propane cook stove.
Resorts and RV Parks
Several of the resorts and RV parks in Marysvale have camping sites. Depending on your camping style, you may prefer these campgrounds--along with their bathrooms and showers--to roughing it out on the Paiute ATV trail. Most of these Resorts and RV parks offer whitewater rafting tours for an exciting day on the Sevier River, ATV rentals for exploration of the Paiute Trail and horseback riding.
Otter Creek State Park
Near Marysvale, Otter Creek State Park has a 60-site campground with bathrooms and showers, a trout-filled reservoir, and numerous bike, horse and ATV trails. It is a great place to swim, fish and boat. The state park has a fish cleaning station, a boat launch ramp and docks on the reservoir.
Piute State Park
Ten miles south of Marysvale, Piute State Park offers a much larger reservoir and more hunting and sporting opportunities than Otter Creek State Park. You can fish for several varieties of trout year-round, and hunt for waterfowl in season. Because of its large size, Piute Reservoir is great for water sports like jet-skiing and wake-boarding. You can camp on the beach, though the camping is primitive and no potable water is available.
Fremont Indian State Park
About 15 miles northwest of Marysvale, Fremont Indian State Park showcases the remains of a Fremont Indian village from over a thousand years ago. It has a museum, hiking trails, and a campground. You can take one of the trails, which are all under five miles in length, to see the Fremont Indian petroglyphs, pictographs and pictoglyphs for yourself.
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