40mi from Cedar City · 66 sites · Tents · Veyo, UTVeyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon Resort
Families come from far and wide to play in our canyon!
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon is a desert oasis where locals escape to cool off on hot summer days in the southern Utah desert. Temperatures are typically 12-15 degrees cooler in our canyon than in St George. So come by and enjoy our little slice of heaven located just a few minutes north of town.
Take a dip in the pool, catch some crawdads in the river, rock climb on our cliffs, or take a relaxing stroll up the canyon on your day off. Either way, you’ll quickly fall in love with our little slice of paradise along with the thousands of other visitors from around the world!
Cool Off in Our Recently Renovated, All-Natural, Spring-fed Pool.
Veyo Pool has been a local getaway since it was established in the 1920’s. Bring your entire family to swim in our pristine spring water that’s always the perfect temperature. You’ll be surrounded by the gorgeous black-rock backdrop of our privately owned Crawdad Canyon. We’ve recently updated the property and completely rebuilt the pool. We’ve even added a new shallow play area for your kiddos.
Day Trips, Camping, Family Reunions....we host it all!
We’ve got you covered for a quick afternoon excursion, a weekend getaway, or even an extended vacation! Our 28 campsites, nestled in our private canyon, will help create the perfect escape from reality.
Satisfy your hunger at our delicious grill! Enjoy our famous Veyo Pie shakes, juicy burgers, and beloved hand-dipped corn dogs. Check out our FAQ if you have any questions, or Contact Us if you need more information. We’d love to make your visit as memorable as possible.
Swimming at Veyo Pool is included with the purchase of our daily Canyon Access Pass.
Your Canyon Access Pass also includes all-day access to these fun activities in the canyon:
•Hiking
•Picnicking
•Crawdad Catching
•Rock Climbing
•Camping (Requires Additional Fee)
•Dining (We have delicious food!)
•We sometimes add small amounts of chlorine or other chemicals, as needed, to ensure that our pool is clean and safe for our customers.
Pool Deck/Patio Exhibit
Reserve a private space around the pool for you group.
Canyon Access Pass Pricing (Includes Swimming)
All Ages - $16.00
Children Under 2 - Free
SAVE BIG with one of our Discount Punch Passes:
– Save 50% when you buy a 30-Visit Punch Pass ($8.00 per visit)
– Save 25% when you buy a 10-Visit Punch Pass ($12.00 per visit)
Punch Passes never expire and you can share them with friends and family members.
Our Canyon Access Pass includes all-day access to the canyon and these fun activities: Swimming, Crawdad Catching, Rock Climbing, Hiking, Picnicking, Pickle Ball, Volley Ball and Basketball. All guests must purchase a Canyon Access Pass for each day spent in the canyon.
IMPORTANT: Each individual visiting Veyo Pool and Crawdad Canyon is required to sign a Liability Form or they won’t be allowed to enter the property. Save yourself time and sign our waiver ahead of time.
PLEASE NOTE: No animals, including dogs, may be brought into the Canyon, with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Please see the ADA FAQ for details on what qualifies as a service animal. Note that “The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals… if [a] dog’s mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA” and would not be permitted on the premise.
The only Private Outdoor Rock Climbing Park in Utah
IMPORTANT: All climbers must bring their own climbing equipment. There is no equipment at the property for rent or purchase.
Crawdad Canyon is one of the only privately owned, outdoor rock climbing parks in the USA. Our unique climbing park offers much cooler temps, which allows you to climb all day, even on hot days in the desert. This is because our intimate canyon offers loads of shade and always has a cool breeze off the Santa Clara River.
Located in Southern Utah, just minutes from St George, we have 234 bolted climbing routes in solid basalt walls, scaling up to 85 feet high. Routes range in difficulty from 5.6 to 5.13, so there’s something for all ages and skill levels.
You’ll find brass plaques at the base of each climb, with the name and rating of each climb. We’ve had rock climbers from more than 25 different countries climb our canyon walls here in Veyo!
Add rock climbing to your family reunion, company party, or private event! Ask about group discounts.
MAKE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING:
•All of our visitors must sign a liability waiver. You can do this at the canyon or do it right here online: Sign the waiver now!
•ALL climbers MUST sign in at the front desk – No exceptions!
•Climbers under 18 must have a parent present to sign waiver or will not be allowed to climb
•A free map of our climbing areas and a list of climbs can be found at our front desk. We also have a local guidebook available for use. All Rock Climbing and bolts are managed by Southern Utah Climbing Coalition (SUCC).
IMPORTANT: All climbers must bring their own climbing equipment. There is no equipment at the property for rent or purchase.
Catching crawdads is one of the most popular activities in our canyon! It’s a blast for all ages! There’s no better way to unplug your kids from the digital world and connect with nature. Our river has a much larger population of crawdads because there are tons of small, warm springs flowing into the water. This makes our stretch of the river warmer than normal, which encourages a greater number of crawdads.
Bring your own gear or purchase one of our specially assembled Crawdad Catching Kits. We hand-make our own crawdad catching poles, which will surely help you reel in the big ones. Our crawdad catching kits are just $15 and include the following gear:
•Crawdad Catching Pole
•Crawdad Bucket
•Crawdad Net
•Crawdad Bait
•Crawdads can be caught year-round, yet they are more active and easier to catch in the spring, summer, and fall.
We are a Catch-and-Release property. We ask our visitors to leave all crawdads in the river since they won’t survive outside of their natural habitat. Thank you!
Crawdads are friendly creatures, yet their pinchers can grab your fingers so be careful!
LODGING
•Vacation Home 8 - 12 Guests
Stay in Veyo's historic farmhouse originally build by some of Veyo's original settlers. This 4-bed/2-bath home has been beautifully remodeled and offers all the conveniences of a modern-day home. Complete with a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and authentic décor, this beautiful home will ensure you have a wonderful stay.
•Camping
Sleep under the stars in our private canyon overlooking the Santa Clara River. Our campsites sleep 4 - 12 guests based on the campsite you select. Check out our Ultimate Campsite for the largest, most private campsite we offer.
-Premium Riverside Campsite
-Premium View Campsite
-Basic Campsite
-Ultimate Campsite
•RV
Bring your RV to Veyo Pool Resort and stay a while. Our RV/trailer parking area is located at the top of the canyon and accommodates RVs of all sizes. We currently don’t have hookups or improvements in this area so please plan accordingly! We look forward to hosting you!
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PLAN YOUR ULTIMATE SUMMER GETAWAY!
1. Do you provide rock climbing equipment and guides?
No, if you come to go rock climbing in our canyon, you need to provide your own climbing equipment and/or guides.
2. How much does it cost to enter the canyon?
Our all-day Canyon Access Pass is $16 per person. Check out our Discount Punch Passes to save up to 50% on Canyon Access. This includes all activities in the canyon except Camping, which requires an additional nightly fee per campsite.
3. Can I park in the Canyon?
It depends. The county and local fire department restrict how many vehicles are allowed in the canyon. As a result, vehicles are only allowed if you reserve a campsite or picnic site.
4. Why do I have to sign a wavier to enter the property?
Our insurance carrier requires each person to sign a Liability Waiver. All adults must sign for themselves. Minors are required to have their parent or legal guardian sign the waiver on their behalf before accessing the canyon. Our waiver is available online: Sign Waiver Now
5. Can I have a fire at my campsite/picnic site?
Campers are only allowed to have fires if they are in covered fire pits. We provide a fire pit with each campsite/picnic site reservation. The Ultimate Campsite (#8) is the only site that allows for an open-flame fire because this fire pit is located against the cliffs.
6. What are your hours of operation?
Click Here to see our hours of operation. Our restaurant, Lava Grill, is open daily from 11:00am-6:00pm.
7. Do you have showers?
Yes, we recently remodeled our showers and added hot water. Enjoy!
8. Can I bring my own food into the canyon and at the pool?
Yes, we allow you to bring your own food. However, most people love eating at our famous restaurant in the canyon (Lava Grill). We serve lunch, dinner, and snacks. NO GLASS is allowed in the pool area – no exceptions!
9. Is alcohol allowed on the property?
Yes, alcohol is allowed, yet only in certain areas. Alcohol is not allowed in the pool area. However, you may have it at your campsite/picnic site.
10. Is smoking allowed on the property?
No smoking is allowed in the canyon. We request that you go to the top of the canyon to smoke so it doesn’t disturb our non-smoking customers.
11. Are animals allowed on the property?
No animals, including dogs, may be brought into the Canyon, with the exception of ADA Service Animals. Please see the ADA FAQ page for details on what qualifies as a service animal. Note that “The ADA makes a distinction between psychiatric service animals and emotional support animals… if [a] dog’s mere presence provides comfort, that would not be considered a service animal under the ADA” and will not be permitted on the premise.
12. Can I drive my RV or Trailer into the canyon?
No, the road down into the canyon is too steep for RVs and Trailers. We’ve had many people try, but most get stuck. As a result, we don’t allow RVs/Trailers in the canyon. However, we have an area at the top of the canyon reserved for RV/Trailer parking and camping. There is a nightly fee of $35 for dry camping or parking your rig in this area.
13. Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, we offer special packages and pricing for groups of 10 or more people. Click Here to visit our Group Events page for more info.
14. Can we take crawdads home?
No, we are a Catch-and-Release property. We ask all our visitors to leave the crawdads in the river because they won’t survive outside of their natural habitat. As a result, we ask everyone to catch and release all crawdads.
15. Do you accept credit cards?
Yes, we accept all major credit cards.
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