Cave Lakes Canyon is found on highway 89, just five miles north of Kanab, Utah. Our location truly is at the center of the eight scenic attractions that are either national parks, national monuments, national recreation areas, or state parks (see above map).
- Bryce Canyon National Park (77 miles)
- Cedar Break National Monument (40 miles)
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes (12 miles)
- Grand Canyon North Rim (82 miles)
- Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument (15 miles)
- Lake Powell (75 miles)
- Pipe Spring National Monument (14 miles)
- Zion National Park (44 miles)
There is no place in America that is better situated for access to so much scenic diversity.
It seems that Mother Nature rounded up all the scenic areas and placed them close together, yet each National Park is so uniquely different.
Directions to Cave Lakes Canyon:
From the South / Interstate 15: Just past St. George / I-15 take the Hurricane Exit 9 and go east to Hurricane, Utah. In downtown Hurricane follow the signs that point to Grand Canyon / Kanab. Travel to Fredonia, Arizona and turn north to Kanab. Go through Kanab (north) along Highway 89 till you see Moqui Cave on the left. Just past Moqui Cave (500 yards) you will see a road turning left (west) into a canyon. This is Cave Lakes Canyon. Map to Kanab, Utah from St. George, Utah
From the North (Salt Lake City): Go south on Interstate 15 until till just past Beaver, Utah. You will see a sign leading east to Bryce Canyon. This is Highway 20. Go east to Highway 89 and turn south toward Panguitch, Utah. In Panguitch turn left at the main stop sign (flashing yellow light), and follow Highway 89 as it winds east and then south toward Kanab. Five miles before you arrive in Kanab you will see Moqui Cave ahead. On your left (500 yards before Moqui Cave) is a road going into a canyon on your right. This is Cave Lakes Canyon. Map to Kanab, Utah from SLC, Utah
From Phoenix / Flagstaff: Go north on Highway 17 through Flagstaff. Follow signs to continue north on highway 89. Go past Cameron Arizona to the Bitter Springs and follow the road to Navajo Bridge where it crosses Marble Canyon. Follow 80 west to Jacob Lake, and then north to Fredonia and Kanab. Go through Kanab (north) along Highway 89 till you see Moqui Cave on the left. Just past Moqui Cave (500 yards) you will see a road turning left (west) into a canyon. This is Cave Lakes Canyon.
Map to Kanab, Utah from Flagstaff, AZ
Location:
Latitude - 37.125. Longitude – 12.569.72
Coral Sand Dunes State Park........................................................3 miles
Kanab.............................................................................................5 Miles
Zion National Park:.......................................................................33 miles
Bryce Canyon...............................................................................69 miles
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon Recreation Area............................. 70 miles
St. George....................................................................................75 miles
Grand Canyon National Park North Rim-..................................... 85 miles
Monument Valley........................................................................ 200 miles
Las Vegas, NV............................................................................ 200 miles
Canyon de Chelly........................................................................243 miles
Salt Lake City..............................................................................303 miles
Mesa Verde......... .......................................................................315 miles
Arches National Park..................................................................321 miles
Phoenix, AZ................................................................................345 miles
Climate: Temperatures throughout the year a generally very pleasant. Summertime months highs are in the 90's with nighttime lows in the 60's. Click here to visit our weather page.
Wildlife: Some of the common visitors or residents to Cave Lakes Canyon are; Mule Deers, Lynx, Blue Herons, Partridges, migrating Wild geese to name a few lakes with tout, large mouth bass or crayfish
Cave Lakes Canyon is found in Utah which is referred to as the Beehive State.
