St. George to Veyo
Just 25 minutes north of St. George lies the volcanic oasis of Veyo. Famous for its summer swimming pool, massive cinder cone, and legendary pies, it is the perfect quick escape from the desert heat.
UT-18 North
18 miles
Distance
25 min
Drive Time
north
Direction
Summer
Best Time
Driving from St. George to Veyo
Route: UT-18 North
Head north on Bluff Street (UT-18) straight out of St. George. The road climbs out of the valley past Snow Canyon State Park, passing through Diamond Valley before dropping into the lush canyon oasis of Veyo.
About Veyo
Veyo is a small but mighty day-trip destination for Southern Utah locals. Tucked into a canyon carved by the Santa Clara River, Veyo sits at a slightly higher elevation than St. George, offering cooler temperatures and a surprising amount of greenery.
The town is dominated by the Veyo Volcano, a perfectly shaped cinder cone that last erupted about 100,000 years ago. Today, the town is most famous for two things: Veyo Pool and Veyo Pies. The Veyo Pool is a naturally heated spring-fed swimming pool located at the bottom of a spectacular basalt canyon, surrounded by crawdad-filled streams and lush cottonwoods.
No trip to Veyo is complete without stopping at Veyo Pies & Bakery. Known throughout the state, they serve legendary fruit and cream pies. Rock climbers also flock to Veyo for the challenging basalt sport routes in the canyon.
Gas Stops Along the Way
- St. George
- Veyo gas station on UT-18
Weather & Climate
Typically 5-10 degrees cooler than St. George. Summer highs in the upper 90s, with cool canyon shade.
Best Time to Visit
Summer
Summer is the best time to visit if you want to swim at the Veyo Pool and escape the heat of St. George. Fall offers beautiful colors in the canyon.
Things to Do in Veyo
From outdoor adventures to dining, here is everything worth experiencing when you visit Veyo, Utah.
Top Attractions
Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon
$8-$10 entryA natural spring-fed pool operating since the 1920s. The property includes camp sites, a stream for catching crawdads, and shaded picnic areas. Extremely popular in summer.
Veyo Pies & Bakery
$A beloved Southern Utah institution. Their "Volcano" pie (graham cracker crust, cream cheese, chocolate, butterscotch, and whipped cream) is legendary.
Call ahead to reserve a pie on holiday weekends
Veyo Volcano
The massive cinder cone dominating the town skyline. While there are no official trails to the summit, it is a prominent geological landmark.
Crawdad Canyon Rock Climbing
Entry feeOver 200 bolted sport climbing routes on the solid basalt cliffs of the canyon. Privately owned (entry fee required) but offers shaded summer climbing.
Travel Tips for the St. George to Veyo Drive
Veyo Pool opens around Memorial Day and closes in early Fall
Veyo Pies sells out of popular flavors by early afternoon — go early!
Combine a trip to Veyo with a drive through nearby Snow Canyon State Park
Bring water shoes and a net if you plan to catch crawdads in the canyon stream
Frequently Asked Questions: St. George to Veyo
How far is Veyo from St. George?
Veyo is only 18 miles north of St. George via UT-18, making it an easy 25-minute drive.
What is Veyo famous for?
Veyo is most famous for Veyo Pies (a renowned local bakery), the Veyo Pool (a spring-fed swimming pool in a canyon), and its distinctive volcanic cinder cone.
Nearby Destinations from Veyo
Snow Canyon State Park
St. George's backyard national park-quality gem. Just 15 minutes from downtown, Snow Canyon features dramatic red and white sandstone cliffs, ancient lava flows, slot canyons, sand dunes, and world-class hiking — rivaling Zion without the crowds.
Pine Valley
The Pine Valley Mountains are St. George's backyard mountain escape — a cool, forested retreat just 45 minutes from the desert floor. With a peaceful reservoir, wilderness hiking, a historic chapel, and shaded campgrounds, Pine Valley offers the closest alpine getaway from Southern Utah's summer heat.
Complete Guide: Driving from St. George to Veyo
St. George to Veyo — 18 miles, 25 min Drive
Veyo is a small but mighty day-trip destination for Southern Utah locals. Tucked into a canyon carved by the Santa Clara River, Veyo sits at a slightly higher elevation than St. George, offering cooler temperatures and a surprising amount of greenery.
The route from St. George, Utah to Veyo, Utah covers 18 miles and takes approximately 25 min via UT-18 North. Head north on Bluff Street (UT-18) straight out of St. George. The road climbs out of the valley past Snow Canyon State Park, passing through Diamond Valley before dropping into the lush canyon oasis of Veyo.
Things to Do in Veyo
Top Attractions: Veyo Pool & Crawdad Canyon, Veyo Pies & Bakery, Veyo Volcano.
Best Time to Visit Veyo
Summer is the best time to visit if you want to swim at the Veyo Pool and escape the heat of St. George. Fall offers beautiful colors in the canyon.
Travel Tips
Veyo Pool opens around Memorial Day and closes in early Fall. Veyo Pies sells out of popular flavors by early afternoon — go early!. Combine a trip to Veyo with a drive through nearby Snow Canyon State Park. Bring water shoes and a net if you plan to catch crawdads in the canyon stream.
For more things to do near St. George, explore our Things to Do guide, browse the Events Calendar, or discover local businesses in the St. George Business Directory. Check out all road trip destinations from St. George including Snow Canyon State Park, Pine Valley.