Kodachrome Basin State Park  |
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Geologists believe the landscape of Kodachrome Basin was once similar to Yellowstone National Park with hot springs and geysers, which eventually filled with sediment and solidified. Over time, sandstone surrounding the solidified geysers eroded, leaving 67 large sand pipes.
The Setting
Kodachrome Basin is a spectacle of towering sandstone chimneys, changing in color and shadow with the day’s mood. In 1949, members of a National Geographic expedition named Kodachrome Basin for its spectacular colors.
The Facility
The 27-unit campground provides restrooms, hot showers and sewage disposal station. Each campsite has a picnic table and barbecue grill. Two large group areas, with picnic tables, fire pits, barbecue grills and electricity, are great for group outings. Fresh water and firewood are available year-round.
Park Features
At an elevation of 5,800 feet, the lands of Kodachrome Basin are classified as semi-desert in the upper Sonoran life zone. Common plants are big sage, rabbit brush, single leaf ash, ephedra (Mormon tea), Fremont holly, and buffalo berry. Flowering plants and grasses also thrive.
Larger animals include mule deer, and mountain lion or cougar. Coyote, bobcat, and grey fox commonly prey on the black-tailed jack and cottontail rabbits, grey squirrel, and chipmunk. There are also kangaroo rats, mice, Sonoran whip snake, gopher snake, Great Basin and midget faded rattlesnakes, and fence and whip lizards. Several species of birds include common raven, golden eagle, pinion jays, scrub jays, rock wren, logger head shrike, titmouse, and chipping sparrow.
Camping Tips
Due to the desert climate, camping is most popular in spring and fall. Kodachrome Basin is also a great base camp for exploring the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument.
Address
Kodachrome Basin State Park
PO Box 238
Cannonville, UT 84718-0238
(435) 679-8562
www.stateparks.utah.gov
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