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St. George, Utah · Lagoon Resort Community

Desert Color

Beach life in the red-rock desert.

Desert Color is a large master-planned resort community in south St. George built around a 2.5-acre recreational lagoon with sand beaches — a genuine one-of-a-kind in Utah. All ages are welcome, and its blend of newer low-maintenance homes, walkable town center and lock-and-leave options make it a magnet for retirees, snowbirds and second-home buyers.

Desert Color is a large master-planned resort community in south St. George built around a 2.5-acre recreational lagoon with sand beaches — a genuine one-of-a-kind in Utah. All ages are welcome, and its blend of newer low-maintenance homes, walkable town center and lock-and-leave options make it a magnet for retirees, snowbirds and second-home buyers.

Quick facts
  • Type: Master-planned resort community (all ages)
  • Location: South St. George
  • Signature amenity: 2.5-acre swimmable lagoon w/ beaches
  • Homes: Single-family, townhomes, condos
  • New builds from: ~$449,900

The lagoon and lifestyle

The centerpiece is a Crystal Lagoons® amenity — a 2.5-acre swimmable lagoon with sandy beaches, kayaking and paddleboarding — surrounded by parks, trails and pickleball. It's resort living every day, minutes from I-15 and the St. George Regional Airport.

The homes

Desert Color offers a wide range: single-family homes, townhomes, condos and vacation-rental-friendly residences, with new construction generally starting around $449,900. Newer construction means energy efficiency and low maintenance — ideal for retirees who'd rather play than fix things.

New build or resale?

Desert Color has both builder inventory and resale homes, each with tradeoffs. Aurora can compare options and represent you at no cost as your buyer's agent — text COLOR to (435) 256-5584.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Desert Color a 55+ community?

No. Desert Color is an all-ages master-planned resort community in St. George, but its low-maintenance homes, lagoon and lock-and-leave options make it very popular with retirees and snowbirds.

What is the Desert Color lagoon?

A 2.5-acre Crystal Lagoons recreational lagoon with sandy beaches where residents swim, kayak and paddleboard — the centerpiece amenity of the community.

How much do Desert Color homes cost?

New construction at Desert Color generally starts around $449,900, with townhomes, condos and larger single-family and resort homes available above that.

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