Driving to Panguitch Lake
From LA, California. (Not LA, lower Alabama) Suggested routes? Looks straightforward thru Cedar City. 40 ft diesel, no trailer. Thanks, Cb
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cbigham,
Deserthawk is correct. I cannot remember all the road numbers but I do recall 14 out of Cedar City. Yep, about 99.9% of those roads into and out of Panguitch and the area, have some serious elevation changes. However, your 40' diesel will have no problem with those road systems in the area. It's an outstanding area. We've driven it many times on our way home from the Easter Jeep Safari in Moah UT. We'd veer off 15 south at Siever and head south on 89. Lots of small, one horse towns but a very, nice and pleasant drive, all the way to Panguitch.
A side note for you if you'd have a mind to and the time, outside of Panguitch, to the south is highway 12, that leads to Zion. A few miles up 12 from 89 is a very nice, quaint, no hookup campground called "Red Rock Canyon National Forrest Campground". What nice, clean, beautiful, secluded campground. And, I could sit there in my spot an just look at those "Red rocks" across from the campground, ALL DAY.
Now, this is all if you're approaching from the north. If you're coming in from the south, you can veer off 15N and head through the outskirts of St. George and head towards Zion and then, head up to Panguitch that way. Keep in mind, there are grades, some small and some, not so small, all along the way. We've been both directions with multiple motor homes pulling Jeeps and we've all made it with no issues.
On another side note, if you're going to head towards Panguitch through St. George, just off 15, on exit 16 I think it is, (better check on that), you'll come to an intersection (about two miles from 15) that will have a left turn to "Quail Creek Reservoir State park" and that's got about 21, all paved, pull through sites, that have a tremendous view of the reservoir. A very nice place for staying a day or three and traveling around St George and the area.
If that one is full, then right on down the same road,(about three-five miles from the Quail Creek Reservoir turn,) you'll come to another intersection with a right turn to, "Sand Hollow State Park". It's a brand new, miniature "Lake Powell". There's red rocks protruding out of the water and all. A beautiful place with a ton of level, nice, hookup spots and some, with a view of the lake. The lake is used for fishing, water sports, even some off roading with sand toys on the southeast side.
So, you've got some "Stop-overs" on the way to beautiful Lake Panguitch. All of it, very nice country to drive and tour though. Good luck.
Scott
Deserthawk is correct. I cannot remember all the road numbers but I do recall 14 out of Cedar City. Yep, about 99.9% of those roads into and out of Panguitch and the area, have some serious elevation changes. However, your 40' diesel will have no problem with those road systems in the area. It's an outstanding area. We've driven it many times on our way home from the Easter Jeep Safari in Moah UT. We'd veer off 15 south at Siever and head south on 89. Lots of small, one horse towns but a very, nice and pleasant drive, all the way to Panguitch.
A side note for you if you'd have a mind to and the time, outside of Panguitch, to the south is highway 12, that leads to Zion. A few miles up 12 from 89 is a very nice, quaint, no hookup campground called "Red Rock Canyon National Forrest Campground". What nice, clean, beautiful, secluded campground. And, I could sit there in my spot an just look at those "Red rocks" across from the campground, ALL DAY.
Now, this is all if you're approaching from the north. If you're coming in from the south, you can veer off 15N and head through the outskirts of St. George and head towards Zion and then, head up to Panguitch that way. Keep in mind, there are grades, some small and some, not so small, all along the way. We've been both directions with multiple motor homes pulling Jeeps and we've all made it with no issues.
On another side note, if you're going to head towards Panguitch through St. George, just off 15, on exit 16 I think it is, (better check on that), you'll come to an intersection (about two miles from 15) that will have a left turn to "Quail Creek Reservoir State park" and that's got about 21, all paved, pull through sites, that have a tremendous view of the reservoir. A very nice place for staying a day or three and traveling around St George and the area.
If that one is full, then right on down the same road,(about three-five miles from the Quail Creek Reservoir turn,) you'll come to another intersection with a right turn to, "Sand Hollow State Park". It's a brand new, miniature "Lake Powell". There's red rocks protruding out of the water and all. A beautiful place with a ton of level, nice, hookup spots and some, with a view of the lake. The lake is used for fishing, water sports, even some off roading with sand toys on the southeast side.
So, you've got some "Stop-overs" on the way to beautiful Lake Panguitch. All of it, very nice country to drive and tour though. Good luck.
Scott
