Kodachrome basin state park

[kavm]

We are thinking of visiting in the first week in March for 8-9 days. Is there enough hiking nearby to support that? Also, any idea of what it looks like in early March?

PS: I saw David mention sites 48-52 in Basin. I don't see those sites listed at all - irrespective of availability... I see 21-24, 28, 31-34 only. Any advice among those would be appreciated. Due to the length, we'd prefer hookups.

[davidmurphy02]

Sites 48 -52 are in the Arch campground and have water and electric hookups. There are also some full hookup sites in the main Basin campground. 27, 29, 31, and 33 are the best of these, nice spacious back in sites with good privacy.

Lots of good hiking in Kodachrome, and Bryce Canyon NP is right next door. Also a lot of nice canyon hiking in the surrounding area.

[bhonisch]

Originally Posted by kavm

We are thinking of visiting in the first week in March for 8-9 days. Is there enough hiking nearby to support that? Also, any idea of what it looks like in early March?

PS: I saw David mention sites 48-52 in Basin. I don't see those sites listed at all - irrespective of availability... I see 21-24, 28, 31-34 only. Any advice among those would be appreciated. Due to the length, we'd prefer hookups.

We have been to Kodachrome and stayed in the remote sites (electric only at time of year). No other people at the time in October. There are a few days of hiking in Kodachrome, but not 8 days worth. Hiking in Bryce could be iffy in March due to snow at the higher elevation of Bryce. Other hiking could be found in the lower elevations.

[kavm]

Originally Posted by bhonisch

We have been to Kodachrome and stayed in the remote sites (electric only at time of year). No other people at the time in October. There are a few days of hiking in Kodachrome, but not 8 days worth. Hiking in Bryce could be iffy in March due to snow at the higher elevation of Bryce. Other hiking could be found in the lower elevations.

Thank you! I had precisely the same conversation with my wife. For 8-day stay, we'd need to drive into Bryce Canyon or Grand Staircase Escalante NM for some of the hiking. We do understand the risk of winter weather.

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by kavm

Thank you! I had precisely the same conversation with my wife. For 8-day stay, we'd need to drive into Bryce Canyon or Grand Staircase Escalante NM for some of the hiking. We do understand the risk of winter weather.

Don't discount Red Canyon (a bit east of Bryce), which has some pleasant little trails. The Arches Trail is scenic.

[iamunique127]

I am reading this thread with interest because we plan to be in the same area in late April thru May.

Talk of the hikes has me wondering if dogs are allowed on the trails. I know in the national parks they are not but what about the state parks, etc.?

[kavm]

Originally Posted by Mike G

Don't discount Red Canyon (a bit east of Bryce), which has some pleasant little trails. The Arches Trail is scenic.

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I will look into Red Canyon. Thank you!

[John in Santa Cruz]

While staying at Kodachrome Basin, if the road is open, I highly recommend driving the length of Cottonwood Canyon Rd, stopping for some hikes and tons of geological scenery along the way... when you come out the south end, turn west, then north in Kanab and back around on the highway... Bonus stop, dinner at the Rocking V Cafe in Kanab.

[kavm]

Originally Posted by John in Santa Cruz

While staying at Kodachrome Basin, if the road is open, I highly recommend driving the length of Cottonwood Canyon Rd, stopping for some hikes and tons of geological scenery along the way... when you come out the south end, turn west, then north in Kanab and back around on the highway... Bonus stop, dinner at the Rocking V Cafe in Kanab.

Thanks, John! Will definitely look at it. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Mike G]

Originally Posted by Mike G

Don't discount Red Canyon (a bit east of Bryce), which has some pleasant little trails. The Arches Trail is scenic.

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Oops, I should have said west of Bryce Canyon. I have that problem too often lately; I know in my head which way to go, but my brain mislabels them.