first trip to Utah

[Kolby_T4R]

Im doing my first trip to Utah in the first week of August for 7 days and I am looking for some ideas on where to go. My rig is very capable, so please don't leave out any cool places to visit. :) If anyone is in the area at this time I'm down to meet up. Please share any beautiful destinations and campsites that you know of.

 

[BCMoto]

Where in utah are you going?

 

[OkieDavid]

I've driven out to Utah over a couple dozen times and every trip I see something different. I guess what I'm saying is relax, take your time, don't try to see it "all" cause you can't. Just pick a section of the state and hang out there, if you try to see too much you'll spend all your time driving. So with that said, do you have an idea of what part you're thinking about? San Rafael Swell is pretty nice, but hot in summer. Grand Staircase is my favorite area, but again, it's hot in August. Also, August is the monsoon season, and many roads are impassible when wet, so keep an eye on the weather. Flash floods are no joke. Maybe Cedar Breaks area? It's got some altitude for cool temps and isn't so bad when it's raining.

 

[Kolby_T4R]

Thank you for the heads up, I am going to the Moab area to start off.

 

[Kolby_T4R]

Where in utah are you going?

Moab to start.

 

[old_man]

You do realize you will see temps well above 100f there and probably over 110f.

Stick to the mountains up north or high in the San Rafiel Swell area.

St. George is slated to be over 100f for most of next week.

 

[freak4life]

Utah is beautiful, Zion and Bryce should be on your to do list, I know they National parks but they are worth while. Look up the canyon lands areas in southern Utah, hot this time of year but that just keeps the population levels low. :)
If you don’t want the heat look up the Wasatch range, very beautiful.