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Colorado CityColorado City / Hildale
Treat Colorado City as a 1–2 hour look, not a base: no commercial airport, few services, and most land is privately held. Sleep in Hurricane or Springdale instead.
Colorado City straddles the Arizona–Utah line; the Utah half is Hildale. It is the best-known polygamist community in the United States, run for decades by the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (FLDS), and it has almost no tourist infrastructure. Come for the history and the canyon trailheads, not for a holiday. Most travellers pass through on the way to Zion or the Grand Canyon.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C (95 °F)+), Dec–Feb (cold nights, some services closed)avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 95 °F (35 °C)+), Dec–Feb (cold nights, some services closed)
- Airports
- SGU · LAS · KAZC
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Colorado City911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Colorado City Marshal's Office (non-emergency)928-875-2871
- Arizona statewide road conditions511
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Colorado City, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyLow street crime, but this is a closed religious community: stay on public roads, do not photograph people without asking…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 928-875-2871 Colorado City Marshal's Office (non-emergency) · 511 Arizona statewide road conditions
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSGU St.
- Getting aroundEverything in town is walkable in under 20 minutes; a car is needed for the canyon trailheads and the backway.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Street or quick mealPizza or a sandwich$10–18
- BeerDraught beer at the local brewery$6–9
- Museum or sight ticketNational monument entry, Pipe Springcheck$10–20 per vehicle
- Budget bedGlamping tent or cabin (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$140
- Mid-range bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedMotel or lodge double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SGU St. George Regional (Utah) (Nearest commercial airport; about a 55-min drive. Check seasonal routes.) · LAS Las Vegas Harry Reid (Larger gateway; about 3 h by car via I-15 and UT-59/AZ-389.) · KAZC Colorado City Municipal (General aviation only, no scheduled service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Aug (6 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Colorado City: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
5 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
4 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Everything in town is walkable in under 20 minutes; a car is needed for the canyon trailheads and the backway. No public transit. Fuel up in Hurricane or Fredonia before you arrive.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pipe Spring National Monument
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Drive east on AZ-389 about 30 min
Mormon history site with a fort and spring; far easier to visit than Colorado City.
Door to door: About 1 h 15 min
UT-59 to Hurricane, then I-15 and UT-9
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in Springdale.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
AZ-389 east, north on the Cane Beds road, then dirt
Last stretch is sand and dirt; check conditions and do not go in a low-clearance car.
St. George, Utah
goDoor to door: About 55 min
UT-59 west to Hurricane, then I-15
Nearest airport, hospital and full range of services.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hildale (Utah side)
Where the lodging is: small hotels, a B&B ranch and glamping. Zion Cliff Lodge, Zion's Blue Sage and Zion Glamping Adventures sit here.
Hurricane, Utah
About 45 min west; more rooms, restaurants and fuel. The practical base for this corner.
Springdale / Zion
About 1 h 15 min; use it if Zion is the point of the trip and Colorado City is a half-day detour.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–170 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel or lodge double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| Rental car, one day1 × US$60 · check | US$60 |
| Fuel, 150 km of driving1 × US$20 · check | US$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$54 |
| Trip total≈ US$297 per person per day, bed included | US$594 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Pizza or a sandwich | $10–18 |
| Draught beer at the local brewery | $6–9 |
| Motel double room, Hildale or Hurricane | $90–200 |
| Guided town tour (operator-run)Runs are irregular; confirm before you plan around it. | check |
| National monument entry, Pipe Springcheck | $10–20 per vehicle |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Virtually all land is owned by the United Effort Plan, an FLDS trust: stay on public roads and do not walk onto private property.
- Local police include FLDS adherents; if you are asked to leave, leave.
- Residents are often distrustful of outsiders and may not want to talk. Ask before photographing people.
- Water Canyon and Canaan Mountain roads are dirt and flash-flood prone; check the forecast and never enter a slot canyon in rain.
- Cell coverage is patchy outside town.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Colorado City Marshal's Office (non-emergency)
- 928-875-2871
- Arizona statewide road conditions
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Colorado City Marshal's Office928-875-2871
Embassy
No consulates here. Nearest consular help is in Phoenix or Las Vegas; national embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- St. George (SGU) → Colorado City by car: about 55 min, roughly 70 km (43 mi) (check)about 55 min, roughly 43 mi (70 km) (check)
- Las Vegas (LAS) → Colorado City by car: about 3 h, roughly 270 km (168 mi) (check)about 3 h, roughly 168 mi (270 km) (check)
- Colorado City → Pipe Spring National Monument: about 30 min east on AZ-389
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- May I take a photo? — May I take a photo?
- Is this private property? — Is this private property?
- Where is the nearest gas station? — Where is the nearest gas station?
- I'm leaving now — I'm leaving now
Tipping follows US norms: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Colorado City. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (desert heat, 35 °C+), Dec–Feb (cold nights, some services closed) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SGU and LAS: last departures, shuttle and rental options, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the town core with rescue anchors: Central Street shops, the city park, the state line.
- Place pages with verified access rules for Water Canyon, Canaan Mountain and the Smithsonian Butte Backway.
- Hostile-arrival fixtures: heat, flash flood and private-property gates so gates A–D can go green.