Ballerina spire, panorama trail, kodachrome basin state park. Geology the land that is now kodachrome basin state park was once, according to geologists, a hydrothermal hot spot with geysers and hot springs. Hiking in kodachrome basin state park utah from a local kodachrome basin state park is an area of sharp contrasts, spires, and beautiful desert colors. Camp, hike, boat, ride, and explore all 43 utah state parks 801 5387220 stateparks. Only basin campground is nestled right at the head of the basin and offers views of one of the many sandpipes that the park is known for and you are surrounded by large white hills and are. Angels palace trail kodachrome basin state park, ut. The basin contains eroded, multicolored rock formations in various shades of red, yellow, pink, white and brown.
We had a incredible three day stay here, great campsites, very clean, best bathrooms of any campground we have ever been in even rain showers and lots hot water. Kodachrome basin state park aka kodachrome basin state reserve park place or area set aside for recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource and under some form of government administration. Amenities at this 2star campground include free parking and an inroom fireplace. At sunrise we entered bryce canyon and spent the morning here, hiking and visiting the numerous viewpoints. At approximately 5070,000 people per year, visitation at kodachrome basin state park in southern utah clocks in at just around 3% of its everpopular neighbors up the roadbryce canyonwhich absorbs nearly two million visitors annually. Feb 11, 20 map of kodachrome trails view in pdf brochure. Kodachrome basin is the place i would recommend if the crowds at bryce canyon are getting you down or the campground is full. There are several hotels and accommodations within 5 miles of kodachrome basin state park, and you might like these choices that might suit your needs. Bryce view campground in henrieville utah is a campground or rv park that is a regional park. Jan 26, 2015 at approximately 5070,000 people per year, visitation at kodachrome basin state park in southern utah clocks in at just around 3% of its everpopular neighbors up the roadbryce canyonwhich absorbs nearly two million visitors annually. Kodachrome basin state park is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, everchanging from gray and white to shades of red, pink, yellow and brown. Kodachrome basin state park now has three great campgrounds to choose from. Like many places in utah, the ragged badlands and towering spires of kodachrome basin state park are best viewed and photographed in the late afternoon. Panorama trail kodachrome basin state park, ut live and let.
In this comprehensive guide, i will show you how to get there, where to stay, what to do and so much more. Grand parade trail kodachrome basin state park, ut live and. Kodachrome basin 67 monolithic stone spires, called sedimentary pipes. A great place to camp, hike, bike, horseback ride, or just relax in the quiet beauty of nature. It also is a good place to hike, camp, ride horses and observe wildlife. Kodachrome basin is a small, popular state park a few miles south of ut 12 due east of bryce canyon, and reached by a paved road, from cannonville. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and bird watching and is best used from march until november. Heres 3 stunning, quiet hikes in kodachrome basin state. Park service maps come in quite handy as you drive through and explore dead horse point park especially if you are biking or hiking. Over time, the springs and geysers dried up, and sediments filled them. Numerous rocks and coves offer solitude, quiet and unique desert beauty. Kodachrome basin a clean, safe and beautiful place to enjoy.
In addition to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking in the park, visitors should plan to visit nearby grosvenor arch. Kodachrome basin state park, utah david and keng on the road. It is often overlooked as a place to explore because of the nearby big 5 national parks nearby like bryce canyon and grand staircase escalante park. Kodachrome basin state park cannonville 2020 all you need. They were deposited approximately 95 million years ago when a vast seaway covered much of the interior of north america, including most of utah. As the name implies, kodachrome basin state park is a good place to take pictures. Though small, kodachrome basin state park boasts some of the best scenery of any utah state park i have been too. Kodachrome basin was named during the late 1940s by a national geographic society expedition in honor of the then revolutionary kodak film that was celebrated for its color accuracy. Exploring kodachrome basin state park in utah youtube. That way you never have to figure out how to fold it, or which car door pocket to put it in for the next 7 years. Kodachrome basin state park basin campground utah ut 360 vr 4k duration. Kodachrome basin is a state park of utah, united states. Kodachrome basin state park, cannonville, utah we ended up spending three nights at kodachrome basin state park, near cannonville, utah.
Kodachrome basin state park is a lesser known park in southern utah. Several trails span throughout kodachrome basin state park, providing both short and. Fearing repercussions from the kodak film company for using the name kodachrome, the name was changed to chimney rock state park, however, within a few years kodak gave permission to rename the park kodachrome basin state park. Towers, vivid colors, and many short and medium length hiking trails will keep most happily occupied. This state park is located on the north end of cottonwood road which connects highway 89 with highway 12.
Kodachrome is 40 miles from panguitch on scenic byway 12. In todays video, we decided to take a day trip to kodachrome basin state park which was about 40 minutes from where we were boondocking outside of bryce. Kodachrome basin trails bryce canyon national park. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on. Kodachrome basin state park cannonville 2020 all you. Regional park campgrounds are publicly operated and generally have stricter rules regarding camping.
Though this beloved trail in kodachrome basin state park has taken a hard knock, it is still a wonderful hike. The scenery is usual here, dominated by 67 monolithic stone spires called sedimentary pipes. In one epic day we visited bryce canyon national park, kodachrome basin state park, and willis creek slot canyon. See more ideas about beautiful park, utah and state parks. Amenities at this 2star campground include free parking and an. Panorama trail kodachrome basin state park, ut live and. Kodachrome basin state park is a park in utah and has an elevation of 5627 feet. Kodachrome basin state park, utah the american southwest. Kodachrome basin state park map near cannonville, ut 84718. It is accessible from the north from cannonville by a paved road and from the south by road 400, a dirt road from the page, arizona area to cannonville, passable for. Kodachrome basin state park cannonville all you need to.
Kodachrome basin state park, utah camping reservations. Box 146001 salt lake city, ut 841146001 801 5387220 stateparks. Kodachrome basin state park utah todds hiking guide, llc. The first time david and i visited kodachrome basin state park in 2009, we only spent a few hours in one afternoon. The park is also less than an hours drive from bryce canyon national park, and zion national park is about two more hours away. Top 10 hotels closest to kodachrome basin state park in. Map of panorama trail, clipped from official kodachrome basin state park map and guide. Kodachrome basin state park from mapcarta, the free map. The start of holeintherock road is a onehour drive from kodachrome basin. At kodachrome, the perfect spot to watch the evening sun wane over the basin especially in winter is along the angels palace trail, a 1. Kodachrome basin state park po box 180069 cannonville, ut 847180069 435 6798562.
Kodachrome basin state parks grand parade trail is a short. May 23, 2007 kodachrome basin state park map near cannonville, ut 84718. Kodachrome basin state park cannonville all you need. Basin campground in henrieville utah is available for your viewing pleasure in a full 360 video tour. Kodachrome basin is a spectacle of towering sandstone chimneys, changing in color. Numerous rocks and coves offer solitude, quiet and unique desert beauty around the campground. Panorama trail kodachrome basin state park, ut live. Media in category kodachrome basin state park the following 67 files are in this category, out of 67 total. The dramatic colors of the park led the national geographic society, with consent from kodak in 1949, to name the park kodachrome. Campground details kodachrome basin state park, ut. Kodachrome basin state park map cannonville ut 84718 mappery. Sadly, in april of 2019 one of the main attractions of this trail, the shakespeare arch, collapsed into a pile of rock rubble. Kodachrome basin is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, everchanging from gray and white to shades of red with the days mood.
Best trails in kodachrome basin state park utah alltrails. Kodachrome basin state park is located on the colorado plateau, an uplifted region that covers much of the four corners area of utah, arizona, new mexico and colorado. The park draws visitors fascinated by the areas unusual geological forms, including a series of upright cylindrical chimneys called sand pipes. Travel south through panquitch to us 12, then east to cannonville. Hike kodachrome basin state park, ut grey otter outventures. A quick visit to kodachrome basin state park earth trekkers. Heres the current conditions in cannonville, utah, which sees the same weather as kodachrome basin.
Arch and bryce view are two other campgrounds at kodachrome base state park. Things to do near kodachrome basin state park on tripadvisor. Kodachrome basin state park brochure utah state parks. Kodachrome basin, as its name implies, is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys changing in color with the days mood. Although we tried to find some dispersed camping on nearby blm land, there were quite a few rvs on the choi. Sep 29, 2019 the start of holeintherock road is a onehour drive from kodachrome basin. Kodachrome basin state park map cannonville ut 84718. From salt lake city, travel south on interstate 15 to us 20, then east to us 89. It has some of the most breathtaking geological formations that could rival any in the world. Heres a map that shows the layout of the park, with colorcoded hiking trails and campgrounds. Map of grand parade trail, clipped from official kodachrome basin state park map and guide.
Kodachrome basin state park a lost arch on the shakespeare arch sentinel trail. Kodachrome basin state park map see map details from stateparks. Within the park, the exposed formations range from the middle jurassic period 180 million years ago to the cretaceous period 95 million years ago. Kodachrome basin state park offers family friendly hiking and camping, a short distance from bryce canyon national park, but a long way from the crowds. Kodachrome basin state park discover publications map arch campground basin campground bryce view campground events penny press. Hikers longing for a glimpse of some of southern utahs most famous landscapes can spend their bliss traversing the mighty 150 trail above the basin floor viewing kodachrome basin and bryce canyon national park. This is to certify that has completed the kodachrome basin state park junior ranger program. Box 180069 cannonville, ut 847180069 435 6798562 or utah state parks and recreation p. This beautiful park hosts red tinged rock formations and incredible blue skies. The 5 best things to do near kodachrome basin state park. Kodachrome basin state park topo map in kane county, utah.
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