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Area MapKodachrome Basin State Park is a small, attractive park surrounded by colorful cliffs. It boasts the world's only collection of "sand pipes," some 67 in all. Sand pipes (a.k.a. "chimney rocks") are oddly shaped rock pillars that rise 6 feet to 170 feet above the ground. Their origin is not understood, though they seem to have been extruded up through the ground. (The park got its name from the leaders of a National Geographic expedition in 1948 who used the then relatively new brand of Kodak film.)

Kodachrome Basin is located south of Hwy 12 about 20 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Presented below is information on:

Exploring the Park

Camping

Horseback Riding

Miscellany

Paved and dirt roads lead through the park with views of the various formations. There are also several short hiking trails in the park that take you past the sand pipes and other colorful rock formations and cliff walls.

Difficulty

Length

Elev. Gain

Time

Panorama Trail

Easy

3 mi. loop

______ ft.

2 hrs.

Grand Parade Trail

Easy

1.5 mi. loop

______ ft.

1 hr.

Angels Palace Trail

Easy

.8 mi. loop

300 ft.

3/4 hr.

Arch Trail

Easy

1/2 mi. out/back

50 ft.

1/2 hr.

A handout available at the entrance gate shows the trails' locations.

Horseback Riding

Horseback rides and horse drawn coach rides are available in the park from Scenic Safaris. 800 S. Kodachrome Dr.,Box 76, Cannonville, 84718; 435-679-8787.

Camping and campground information

Kodachrome Basin has an attractive well-maintained campground set in a natural amphitheater among desert vegetation. 24 sites; modern restrooms w/flush toilets & showers; disposal station; elev. 5,800 ft.; open year round, but water is shut off in winter; reservations: 800-322-3770 ; $12.

A concessionaire, Scenic Safaris, offers 6 guest cabins and runs a camping supply store within the park. Contact them at 435-679-8787 for details.

For information on other campgrounds in the area, select Bryce-Camping.

Miscellaneous Information

The park is open year round. There is an entrance fee of $4 per vehicle.

Average summer highs are in the 90's with lows in the 50's. Winters are cool, with average daily highs in the 40's. It snows occasionally. Spring and fall are the best times to visit as daytime temperatures are moderate.

Kodachrome Basin is located south of Hwy 12 about 20 miles southeast of Bryce Canyon National Park. You'll need a car or RV to get there. The maps below will help you plan your route and get oriented.

Utah

Southwestern Utah

Kodachrome Basin Area

For more information contact: Kodachrome State Park, Box 238, Cannonville, UT, 84718; 435-679-8562.


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