Kodachrome Basin State Park

The Entrada sandstone surrounding the solidified geysers disintegrated leaving large sand pipes.

You’ll see massive sandstone chimneys in a multitude of colors depending on the time of day. The park’s ever-changing colors, contrasted with the usual deep blue sky and the seasonal green vegetation, are a photographer’s dream.

The National Geographic Society tagged Kodachrome – with the permission of Kodak – with its very appropriate name.

The 2,240-acre park is 9 miles (14.5 km) south of State Route 12 near Cannonville. You’ll find:

• overnight camping facilities.
• drinking water.
• modern rest rooms.
• hot showers and a sewage disposal station.

Nearby attractions include Bryce Canyon National Park , Grosvenor Arch and Paria Canyon. Enjoy hiking, biking, and off-highway vehicle riding areas.

Kodachrome Basin Hiking

• Panorama Trail – a 3-mile (4.8 km) hike round-trip. It goes to the Ballerina Slipper. And you can ride your mountain bike.

• Eagle's View Trail - ¾-mile (1.2 km) each way. It leads to Eagle's View Overlook. Short but not easy. It is vertical and rough.

• Shakespeare Arch Trail – an easy, 1/4-mile (.4 km) hike leading to Shakespeare Arch.

• Angel's Palace Trail – another easy 1/2-mile (.8 km) hike leading to Angel's Palace.

• Grand Parade Trail – a medium-difficulty 1-mile (1.6 km) trail.

• Big Bear Geyser/Cool Cave Trail – another medium-difficulty 2-mile (3.2 km) trail. It is an extension to the Panorama Trail.

Fees and Hours

• Park hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• No holiday closures.
• Day visits: $6 for day-use.
• Annual passes are $75 and available at the park.
• Overnight camping in the main campground is $16.
• Group overnight camping in the two campgrounds is $65. There’s a maximum of 50 people and 15 vehicles.

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