Coral Canyon Golf Course
Coral Canyon is a Keith Foster designed desert mountain course in Washington, Utah, just outside St. George in the heart of the state's Color Country. Opened in 2001, it plays as a par 72 of about 7,029 yards through sandstone canyons and washes, with long views toward Zion and the Pine Valley Mountains.
Photo: Coral Canyon Golf Course via Google.
The verdict
Coral Canyon is one of the most scenic public rounds in the booming St. George golf belt, a Keith Foster design set into the red rock foothills of Washington, Utah. It opened in 2001 and quickly became a fixture of southwest Utah golf trips, prized for the way the holes thread through sandstone canyons and desert washes while the bigger picture stays filled with Zion's cliffs and the Pine Valley Mountains. It is the rare desert course that feels both dramatic and fair.
From the back tees it stretches to a par 72 of about 7,029 yards, but the multiple sets of tees and the generous landing areas keep it enjoyable for a holiday foursome of mixed ability. The combination of memorable canyon holes, year-round playability and a setting in the warmest corner of the state makes Coral Canyon a natural pairing with nearby Sand Hollow on a St. George itinerary, and a course worth building a winter golf escape around.
Coral Canyon at a glance
- Opened
- 2001
- Designer
- Keith Foster
- Type
- Public, daily fee
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,029 yds
- Green fee
- From about $60
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases. Coral Canyon was designed by Keith Foster and opened in 2001, though some databases list the opening as 2000; it plays as a par 72 of about 7,029 yards from the back tees. The course sits in the desert foothills of Washington, near St. George, and is open to the public on a daily-fee basis. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $60 to $185 for 18 holes depending heavily on season, with the cool winter and spring months commanding the premium and high summer the lowest rates. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Foster set Coral Canyon apart by using the natural canyon corridors as the course's signature feature. Several holes play down into and out of red rock washes, where the sandstone walls frame the fairway and the desert floor falls away, so the round delivers the kind of photographs that sell a Utah golf trip. The contrast of green turf against the rust-red rock is the lasting memory most visitors take home.
Strategically it is more than scenery. The greens are well contoured, the desert is always in play for the wayward, and the routing asks for thoughtful tee shots that flirt with the canyon edges for the better angle. Length is available from the tips, but the smarter play is to pick the right tees, keep the ball in the short grass and let the views do the rest.
Conditioning is reliably good through the cooler months when the area is at its best, and the elevation around 3,000 feet keeps temperatures a touch milder than the valley floor in St. George. For a buddies trip or a couples escape chasing winter sun and red rock golf, Coral Canyon is a centerpiece round, and an easy companion to the volcanic-rock spectacle at Sand Hollow nearby.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public, daily-fee desert course near St. George; open to visitors year round with advance tee times recommended in peak season |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about $60 to $185 for 18 holes; winter and spring are the premium months, high summer the lowest; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve online or by phone; cooler-month mornings and snowbird season fill quickly, so book well ahead from January to April |
| On the day | Cart golf with desert carries; play the right tees, the canyon and washes punish the wayward shot; sun protection essential |
| Getting there | Washington, Utah, just east of St. George, about a 15-minute drive from town and under two hours from Las Vegas |
| Best months | October to May for ideal temperatures; spring and fall are prime, with very hot midsummer days |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our United States green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
St. George is the hub for golf in southwest Utah, with a wide spread of resorts, hotels and vacation rentals a short drive from Coral Canyon, plus the gateway towns of Hurricane and Washington closer to the course. The area makes an easy winter base, warm when the rest of the country is cold and within reach of Zion and Snow Canyon for the non-golf days.
For a St. George golf trip, Coral Canyon pairs naturally with Sand Hollow and the other desert courses in Washington County, and slots neatly into a wider Utah tour that takes in the Park City mountain golf to the north. It suits a group chasing red rock scenery, reliable winter sun and very good value outside the peak weeks.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near St. George.
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Coral Canyon questions
Who designed Coral Canyon Golf Course and when did it open?
Coral Canyon was designed by Keith Foster and opened in 2001, in the desert foothills of Washington, Utah, near St. George. Some databases list the opening as 2000.
What are the par and length of Coral Canyon Golf Course?
Coral Canyon plays as a par 72 of about 7,029 yards from the back tees, with multiple tee options that bring it back to a comfortable resort length for most visitors.
What is Coral Canyon known for?
Its red rock setting in southwest Utah's Color Country, with holes that run through sandstone canyons and desert washes and long views toward Zion National Park and the Pine Valley Mountains.
Can visitors play Coral Canyon Golf Course?
Yes. It is a public, daily-fee course open to all. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly $60 to $185 for 18 holes depending heavily on season, with winter and spring the premium months; always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.