
Anasazi Indian Village
This ancient Indian village in the heart of Utah's canyon country was one of the largest
Anasazi communities west of the Colorado River. The site is believed to have been occupied from A.D. 1050 to
1200. The village remains largely unexcavated, but many artifacts have been uncovered and
are on display in the newly remodeled museum. Anasazi State Park is in the picturesque
town of Boulder on State Route 12. Group and individual picnic areas are available;
camping is not permitted. Museum hours: May 16-September 15: 8 am to 6 pm. September
16-May 15: 9 am to 5 pm. Call 435-335-7308 for more information.
Kodachrome Basin
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.
Opportunities include hiking, biking, photography and nearby off-highway vehicle riding
areas.
Kodachrome is nine miles south of State Route 12 near Cannonville. Overnight camping
facilities, drinking water, modern rest rooms, hot showers and sewage disposal station are
available. An area with picnic tables, fire pit, barbecue grills and electricity is great
for group outings. A concessionaire provides horse rentals and camping supplies. The park
has a resident ranger. Call 435-679-8543 for more information.
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Escalante State Park features colorful deposits of mineralized wood and dinosaur bones.
The 130-acre Wide Hollow Reservoir on the park's boundary adds water recreation and
fishing. OHV riding areas are close by.
The park is located
1.5 miles from the quiet western town of Escalante off State Route 12. Facilities include
a visitor center, 22-unit campground, modern restrooms with showers, sanitary disposal
station, and interpretive trail.
Contact us for more info, or to reserve a camping space! 1-800-322-3770 or 435-826-4466
escalantestatepark@state.ut.us
For information on all of Utah's State Parks, click here: http://www.stateparks.utah.gov |