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Kodachrome Basin State Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

state park in Kane County, Utah, United States

About Kodachrome Basin State Park

In 1949, The National Geographic Society gave the park the name Kodachrome Basin in accordance with Eastman Kodak Inc. The reason for this was the multicolor and color contrast of the rocks. In the park there are almost 70 monolithic pillars made of sand sediments that are up to 50 m high. The park is about 1760 m high and is a semi-desert. The plants have to be able to do without a lot of water. You can see pines and juniper bushes everywhere. There are also bushes and wildflowers. The animals must also be able to survive in this inhospitable region. You can see mule deer, mountain lions, coyotes, gray foxes, as well as birds, rabbits, ground squirrels, mice, snakes and lizards. The climate is dry and is hot on summer days and cool at night. Winters are cold.

Top Attractions in Kodachrome Basin State Park

Explore the best things to see and do in Kodachrome Basin State Park:

  • Cool Cave
  • Secret Passage

Kodachrome Basin State Park Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including:

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