Named after the film because of its vivid colors - Kodachrome Basin is a place where blue sky, billowing clouds, red rock, yellow flowers and green brush paint a portrait unique in its beauty. You'll find a wide choice of activities: easy hikes, difficult hikes, horseback riding, bouldering, climbing and more. Kodachrome Basin is a spectacle of massive sandstone chimneys, ever-changing from gray and white to shades of red with the day's mood. Numerous rocks and coves offer solitude, quiet and unique desert beauty. 

CLICK HERE for the Utah State Parks website about Kodachrome Basin.

Where to Stay.

Kodachrome Basin Cabins ($65 a night) also have horseback riding available and Utah State Parks have campgrounds ($14 a night) onsite. It's a 1 hour drive back to Bryce Canyon lodging if you just have time for a day trip.

Hiking Kodachrome Basin.

Although the park is small, it has some very scenic short hikes.

SHAKESPEARE ARCH. The Shakespeare Arch is a stone arch cut out of the surrounding redrock by years of erosion. The 1/2 mile loop (~100' elevation change) takes under an hour through desert vegetation and provides long views of the surrounding lands.

EAGLE VIEW TRAIL. The 1/2 mile up to the Eagle View Overlook is steep, 400-500' of elevation change. But, the view of the entire park and surrounding countryside is worth the effort. Plan 2 hours for the hike and site seeing.

The longest hike in the park is the Panorama Trail (3 miles) which can be combined with the Big Bear Geyser/Cool Cave Trail (2 miles) for a total 4-1/2 mile hike. 

For a Utah State Park's map of Kodachrome Basin park, CLICK HERE.