Thousand Lakes RV Park

Southwestern Utah


Twenty-two acres filled with facilities and services, including a heated swimming pool, playground, trading-post gift shop, 4WD rental and evening cook-out dinners ($18 to $29). Morning muffins and hot coffee included. RV sites have full hookups and pull-through spaces. It's 1 mile west of Torrey. You can also rent Jeeps here from $160 per day.


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