Spend The Night Amid Gorgeous Desert Landscapes At This State Park's Year-Round Campgrounds In Utah
By Courtnie Erickson|Published February 03, 2022
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There is something special about spending the night under the stars. At Kodachrome Basin State Park in southern Utah, you can experience the most beautiful night skies, connect with nature, and get away from the noise of city life. This incredible state park is home to three campgrounds that are filled with amenities, offer gorgeous desert landscapes, and are near many hiking trails and other features. As you plan your next camping trip, these campgrounds in Utah are the best places to stay.
Kodachrome Basin State Park is located in southern Utah near the small town of Cannonville. This state park is home to unique red rock formations, excellent hiking trails, arches, and more.
This state park is also home to three separate campgrounds. Each campground is unique and beautiful, and no matter which campsite you stay in, you won’t be disappointed.
No matter the time of year, you can stay at the Arch Campground. This year-round campground at Kodachrome Basin State Park in Utah is less than 0.5 miles from the state park’s visitor center. This campground is ideal for small RVs and trailers.
You will find 13 campsites at Arch Campground and six of these sites offer water and power. There are fire rings and tables at this campground as well.
Basin Campground is the largest campground at Kodachrome Basin State Park in Utah. However, this is a seasonal campground and is closed From December 1 to March 1.
This campground not only provides some of the most beautiful views, but you are also surrounded by trees, white hills, and more. At several campsites, it is easy to feel like you are tucked away from the rest of the world.
Basin Campground has more than 35 campsites with a mixture of tent sites, campsites with full hookups, a double site, and an ADA site. There are flush toilets and showers found at this campground and many hiking trails are within walking distance.
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While there are many camping options at this state park, make sure you give yourself time to just lay back and stare at the stars.
Kodachrome Basin State Park is an International Dark Sky Park. So, regardless of the campground you choose to stay at, you’ll have an easy time capturing incredible views of the thousands of stars in the sky.
Have you ever camped at this state park in Utah? Where did you stay? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments! Several of these campsites can be reserved in advance. Click here to place your reservation and to learn more about each individual campsite.
Will this be your first time visiting Kodachrome Basin State Park? Check out our article to learn more about this incredible and beautiful place to visit in Utah.
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