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Show Kodachrome Park Geographic Wonder Looking for a quiet camping spot located in a beautiful setting? Then Kodachrome Basin State Reserve is just the place. The seldom filled 24 unit campground is nestled in the center of large, multicolored cliffs and sandstone hills, each campsite is well spaced to ensure privacy and is equipped with table on a cement pad, fire pit and barbeque grill. Cool spring water is piped into the campground and is located close to the campsites. There is also a large group area with three long tables and benches, fire pit, large barbeque grills, electricity and water. Firewood is provided without charge. This area is ideal for family reunions and other group outings. Kodachrome was named by a group from the National Geographic, which explored the area in 1949. The name was derived from the many colors of the hills and soil of the area which range from grey and white to several shades of red. The colors seem to change dramatically with the amount of sunlight and also with the rain. The main feature of this state park is the outstanding natural rock formations. Huge multicolored spires or chimneys jut up from the valley floor or protrude from the sandstone rocks. These columns resemble anything the imagainative mind can conjecture. Geologists differ in opinion to the formation of the unusual rock spires. Some claim they must have been formed from ancient underground springs filing up with sediment and then solid-fying. The spires are left standing alone after the softer navajo sandstone surrounding them weathers away. Others will merely say that the columns are for some reason more resistant to weathering than the surrounding rock and thus are left standing alone. The reserve is open year around without charge for day use. A $2.00 per night camping fee is charged from April through October. Kodachrome Basin is the ideal spot for setting up camp in a scenic, uncrowded, remote area, while exploring the many fascinating rock formations in the park and those located nearby such as Grosvenors Arch, Cottonwood Canyon and the Paria River Drainage. The motorcyclists will find hundreds of miles of old roads to explore near the park. Kodachrome is located 28 miles east of Bryce Canyon, 9 miles southeast of CAnnonviUe on the Garfield-Kane County road which can be taken as a short cut from Bryce to Lake Powell and Arizona Kodachrome Basin is the perfect spot for the camper and tourist who wants to enjoy camping, hiking, or just plain sight seeing in a beautiful uncrowded area. Be sure to bring plenty of film for taking pictures. |
