Notable viewpoint · Washington, Utah
Squirrel Canyon
Squirrel Canyon is a viewpoint in Washington, Utah.
Squirrel Canyon: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Squirrel Canyon
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Squirrel Canyon — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 37.04655, -112.94328. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Squirrel Canyon
- Canaan Mountain Wilderness · sanctuary · Washington · ~7 km · Must-see
- Cottonwood Point Wilderness · sanctuary · Mohave · ~10 km · Must-see
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~11 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~13 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~14 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~20 km · Must-see
- Zion National Park · sanctuary · Washington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Zion Human History Museum · museum · Washington · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~23 km · Must-see
- The East Temple · temple · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Zion Canyon Scenic Drive · sanctuary · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- The West Temple · temple · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Checkerboard Mesa · viewpoint · Kane · ~25 km · Must-see
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park · sanctuary · Kane · ~25 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Squirrel Canyon
- De Mille Peak · viewpoint · Washington · ~11 km · Must-see
- Shunesburg Mail Drop · viewpoint · Washington · ~13 km · Must-see
- Eagle Crags · viewpoint · Washington · ~14 km · Must-see
- Smithsonian Butte · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- Johnson Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~18 km · Must-see
- The Watchman · viewpoint · Washington · ~20 km · Must-see
- Bridge Mountain · viewpoint · Washington · ~22 km · Must-see
- Mount Kinesava · viewpoint · Washington · ~23 km · Must-see
- Mount Spry · viewpoint · Washington · ~24 km · Must-see
- Checkerboard Mesa · viewpoint · Kane · ~25 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Squirrel Canyon yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Squirrel Canyon?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Squirrel Canyon?
Nearby: Canaan Mountain Wilderness (sanctuary, 7 km), Cottonwood Point Wilderness (sanctuary, 10 km), De Mille Peak (viewpoint, 11 km), Shunesburg Mail Drop (viewpoint, 13 km), Eagle Crags (viewpoint, 14 km), Smithsonian Butte (viewpoint, 18 km).
Is Squirrel Canyon worth visiting?
Squirrel Canyon is listed as a notable viewpoint in Utah on Spotwander.