St. George, UTah photographer | anna christine Photography


Locations to Take Photos in St. George, Utah


Here is a list of my favorite locations in St. George, Utah to take photos of families and couples! Information about Fees and walking distance are listed by each location example.


Here is an overview of the locations:

All Photo Locations in St. George, Utah

Travel or Entrance Fee is listed with location



  • Pioneer Park
  • Sand Hollow State Park ($20-25 entrance fee)
  • Sand Mountain 4x4 Area
  • Washington Fields
  • Hell's Canyon Trail
  • Fire Lake
  • Lava Rocks
  • Pine Valley Fields ($60 travel fee)
  • Joshua Trees

Snow Canyon Locations

Requires $50 photography permit & $20-25 entrance fee



  • White Rocks Trail
  • Snow Canyon Overlook
  • Cougar Cliffs
  • Petrified Dunes Trail
  • Upper Galloot Rocks
  • Lower Galloot
  • Hidden Pinyon
  • Pioneer Names Trail
  • Sand Dunes

Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park is a great option for the Red Rock look in the middle of St. George without having to pay a fee!

It's free to use and a short 3-4 min. walk to this spot from the parking lot.

Couple sharing tender moments against stunning red rock formations in Valley of Fire State Park during sunset.
Family poses together against stunning red rock formations in a desert landscape during sunset.
Family embraces and laughs together against stunning red rock formations in desert landscape at sunset.

Sand Hollow State Park

Beautiful light, Rocks to climb and water. 5-8 min. walk from the car through sand/rocks.

A $20-25 Fee required to enter the park.

Couple embraces during sunset photoshoot among red rock formations in a desert landscape.
Family enjoying sunset together on desert rocks during golden hour photo session.
People walking along red rock formations at sunset in a desert landscape.

Sand Mountain 4x4 Area

3 min walk through the dirt.

Red Rocks and Sagebrush.

Couple in western attire embracing against stunning red rock formations in a desert landscape at sunset.
Desert engagement photo session with couple walking among red rock formations and desert brush at sunset.
Desert engagement photoshoot with couple walking through sage brush against red rock formations in the distance.

Washington Fields

Beautiful GREEN option for St. George.

2 min. walk from the car.

A group of people stand together in a grassy field during golden hour sunlight.
A group stands together in a sunlit meadow wearing coordinated earth-toned outfits during golden hour.
A group of people in casual summer attire walk together across a sunlit grassy field with tall trees in the background.

Hell's Canyon Trail

Trail in Ivins, UT. No Fee.

1-5 min. walk from the car.

A group stands together against red rock formations in the desert landscape with sage brush in the foreground.
Desert wedding photography session with red rock formations in the background at Snow Canyon State Park.
A series of panoramic shots at Snow Canyon State Park in Utah showcasing red rock formations and desert landscape.

Fire Lake

Lake in Ivins, UT with reflection of the Red Mountains as the backdrop.

No fee. 5 min. walk from the car.

Family in coordinated blue and white outfits sharing candid moments during golden hour beach photoshoot.
A series of group photos taken at sunset against stunning red rock cliffs and a lake in the background.
People stand along a scenic lake shore with mountains glowing orange at sunset in the background.

Lava Rocks

Lava Rock Backdrop in Santa Clara, UT.

No Fee. 4 min walk from the car.

People walking through a golden field at sunset with mountains in the background.
A group in coordinating blue and white outfits poses together on a sunlit hillside during golden hour.
A group of people stand in a line against a golden desert landscape at sunset.

Pine Valley Fields/River

Beautiful Open field in Pine Valley, UT (45 min. North of St. George, Utah). 0 min walk from the car. The River spot is a 4 min walk from the car and requires walking down rock steps.

$60 Travel Fee

People walking through a golden field at sunset with mountains in the background.
A group in coordinating blue and white outfits poses together on a sunlit hillside during golden hour.
A group of people stand in a line against a golden desert landscape at sunset.
Scenic rocky mountain stream flowing through pine forest on a sunny day.
Rocky forest clearing with tall pine trees, large boulders, and a small stream in a sunlit woodland landscape.
A serene mountain stream flows through a rocky landscape surrounded by tall pine trees under a clear blue sky.

Joshua Trees

Located on the way from St. George, UT to Mesquite, NV.

5 min. walk from the car (paved path).

A panoramic desert landscape with Joshua trees and rugged mountains stretching across the horizon in golden sunlight.
Panoramic view of rugged red rock formations and desert mountains under clear blue sky in the American Southwest.
Panoramic desert landscape with Joshua trees and rugged mountains against a bright blue sky in the American Southwest.
Dramatic red sandstone cliffs tower over desert vegetation at Snow Canyon State Park in Utah.
Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, UTah


Snow Canyon State Park Locations


If you're wanting photos in Snow Canyon, there is a $50 photographer permit fee and I need to know at least 1 week in advance to reserve your permit. This will be added to your total. In addition, there is a $20-25 fee to drive into the park on the day of your session.



All the Snow Canyon Locations are listed below:


A couple embraces lovingly in a desert landscape with rocky formations and sand in the background.

White Rocks Trail

20-25 minute walk from the car

I suggest to bring walking shoes

Requires climbling up big smooth rocks

A group of people stand together against a backdrop of dramatic red rock cliffs in a desert landscape during sunset.

Snow Canyon Overlook

1 minute walk from the car

Great for Extended Families

A couple embraces against a backdrop of red rock formations in the desert during golden hour sunset.

Cougar Cliffs

5 minute walk from the car

Walk slow or bring walking shoes

May Require climbling up big smooth rocks

Family enjoying sunset views together on red rock formations at Arches National Park in Utah.

Petrified Dunes Trail

10-15 minute walk from the car

Walk slow or bring walking shoes

Requires climbing up big smooth rocks

Great for Extended Families

Family group wearing coordinated yellow and white outfits poses together in a scenic desert mountain landscape at sunset.

Upper Galloot Rocks

5-10 minute walk from the car

Walk slow or bring walking shoes

Requires climbling up big smooth rocks

A group walks along a desert trail with red rock formations in the background during golden hour.

Lower Galloot

1 minute walk from the car

A couple embraces during their desert wedding ceremony at sunset with red rock formations in Snow Canyon State Park, Utah.

Hidden Pinyon

0 minute walk from the car

Great for Extended Families

A group stands together against red rock formations in a desert landscape during golden hour.

Pioneer Names Trail

4 minute walk from the car

Requires walking through sand

Group of people standing together against stunning red rock formations in Snow Canyon State Park during golden hour.

Sand Dunes

5-10 minute walk from the car

Shoes or no shoes for walking

Requires walking through sand

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Let me know which location you'd like to use for your session and I will send you the pin.

I'm looking forward to capturing you in beautiful Southern Utah!


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A person in a cream-colored dress poses against a desert landscape with red rocks and brush in the background.