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Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA
- 250 No. Red Rocks Dr.
- Cannonville, UT 84718
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On Utah SR 12, Scenic Byway 12 All-American Road and 12 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park in Cannonville.
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After settling in, pull out the chairs and watch the sunset light up the plateaus of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Experience Bryce Canyon camping at its best.
Camp in spectacular and peaceful Bryce Valley, 12 miles from the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park. After settling in, pull out the chairs and watch the sunset light up the plateaus of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Our park has everything you need to make your Bryce Canyon camping trip memorable. Plan to stay at least 3 days so you'll have enough time to explore all the unforgettable places nearby, including Kodachrome Basin, Red Canyon, Scenic Highway 12 and hundreds of miles of quiet back roads. As long-time residents of Bryce Valley, we can show you the best places to go hiking, canyoneering, mountain biking, fishing, horseback riding or where to take a leisurely drive. Since Bryce Valley is 1,500 feet lower in elevation than Bryce Canyon, when Bryce is dusted with snow, you can sleep comfortably warm with us. No RV? No problem! We have 6 different cabin configurations to choose from. Give us a call or come in today!
Campground Amenities
- Planned Activities Available
- Families
- Catering on-site by a local caterer
Campground Activities
Bryce Canyon Trip Planning
Bryce Valley KOA will assist your planning to ensure a satisfying stay in the Bryce Canyon Area. We have hiked, driven and otherwise explored the many unforgettable areas within a few hours of our campground. We can help you find your personal adventure, whether it is an easy stroll in Bryce Canyon, a slot canyon scramble in Grand Staircase-Escalante or a 4-wheel-drive back road excursion. Cannonville KOA is your family’s source for Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase Escalante Activities.
Hiking Adventures
Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase Escalante HikingBryce Valley KOA is surrounded by hundreds of miles of hiking trails. Spend a few days admiring Bryce Canyon's maze of hoodoos, then venture into Grand Staircase-Escalante's exciting canyons. Red Canyon's less-visited hoodoos and Kodachrome Basin's multi-colored hills offer even more possibilities.
Red Canyon Mountain Biking
Red Canyon offers many options, including the renowned Thunder Mountain Trail. If you want something less demanding, you can follow its paved bicycle path through beautiful, red-rock hoodoos. Kodachrome Basin is also popular with mountain bikers.
Bryce Canyon Area Bicycling
It would be hard to find a more beautiful ride than the paved road along Bryce Canyon's rim.
Bryce Canyon Horseback Riding
Take an unforgettable ride in Bryce Canyon, or explore our peaceful backcountry.
Scenic Drives in the Bryce Canyon Area
Our campground is located on Highway 12, designated an All American Road. Highway 12 leads through historic ranching towns and miles of breathtaking scenery. If you enjoy less-traveled, unpaved back roads, the Bryce Valley area has dozens of scenic backways for you to explore. Be sure to bring your camera!
Bryce Canyon Area Photography
Our colorful and varied landscape is a photographer's dream. Try sunrise at Bryce Canyon and sunset at Kodachrome Basin. Venture into Grand Staircase-Escalante and admire its unique geology. Drive historic Highway 12 and photograph its ranches and magnificent landscapes. It doesn't get better than this!
Bryce Canyon Area Fishing
Bring your gear and fly-fish for trout in the many lakes and mountain streams that surround Bryce Valley. Cast your bait from the shores of Pine Lake or Tropic Reservoir for an unforgettable family outing.
Air Tours of Bryce, Zion and Grand Canyon
Meet your pilot at the Bryce Airport for an exciting birds-eye view of our colorful and varied landscape.
Bryce Canyon KOA ATV Tours
See Bryce Canyon on a guided ATV tour. Contact the front desk for more information.
Bryce Canyon Area Sightseeing
Within a day's drive of Bryce Valley KOA are three national parks, three state parks, a national monument and a national forest. There are so many things to do, you might not be able to fit them all in!
Canoeing in Tropic Reservoir and Pine Lake
Alpine adventure at its best! If you enjoy recreation boating you will love our local waters. Tropic Reservoir and Pine Lake are located less than one hour from Bryce Valley KOA in the Dixie National Forest. Bring your canoe or kayak.
Local Attractions
Restaurants and Services
We always enjoy introducing visitors to our special part of the world.Stop by the front desk, and we will help you plan your adventures in the Bryce Canyon Area. For information on Bryce Canyon local restaurants and services, visit Bryce Valley Businesses online.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park located fifteen minutes away.Open year round and located on Scenic Highway 12, Bryce Canyon's millions of pink rock hoodoos glow at sunrise and sunset. More than 50 miles of hiking trails wind through the park. Horseback trails, ski and snowshoe routes are also available. For more information, visit Bryce Canyon National Park online.
Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument
Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument located ten minutes away.Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is a vast, 1.9 million acre tract of land bordering Bryce Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Capitol Reef National Park and Dixie National Forest. Less visited than the surrounding area, it offers exciting slot canyons, whimsical arches and stunning scenery. For more information, visit Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument online.
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park located ten minutes away.At Kodachrome Basin, you can ride in a stagecoach, ride horseback, mountain bike, hike or enjoy a leisurely picnic. Named by the National Geographic Society for its magnificent colors, the park's unique spires light up at sunrise and sunset. For more information, visit Kodachrome Basin State Park online.
Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park located two hours away.Formerly a hideaway for Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, today Capitol Reef draws hikers, photographers and history buffs. Discover what Butch found so attractive about Utah's least crowded and most surprising national park. For more information, visit Capitol Reef National Park online.
Zion Canyon National Park
Zion Canyon National Park located two hours away.Canyon hikes, spectacular overlooks and easy riverside strolls, Zion has it all. The famous Zion Narrows and Angels Landing Trails will challenge even the most adventurous. For more information, visit Zion Canyon National Park online.
Calf Creek Recreation Area
Calf Creek Recreation Area located one hour away.Hike along tumbling Calf Creek, past ancient Puebloan ruins, to a lovely waterfall. For more information, visit Calf Creek Recreation Area online.
Anasazi Indian Village State Park
Anasazi Indian Village State Park located one hour away.Visit the museum and the partially excavated prehistoric Indian village at Anasazi State Park. Step inside the recreated living structure to see how the ancient Puebloans once lived on the site. For more information, visit Anasazi Village State Park online.
Cottonwood Road
Cottonwood Road is the most scenic back road to the campground (not suitable for large trailers and RV's).Drive through one of America's last frontiers on unpaved Cottonwood Road. Take a side trip to Skutumpah Road, Grosvenor Arch and the Cockscomb. Be sure to check ahead for road conditions. For more information, visit Cottonwood Road online.
Highway 12
Highway 12 is a National Scenic Byway and Utah's only All American Road.Scenic enough to be a travel destination all by itself, Highway 12 leads through historic ranching towns and miles of breathtaking scenery. Stop at the many overlooks, take in the views and listen closely for the sounds of Calf Creek tumbling through the canyon below. For more information, visit Highway 12 online.
Trip Planning
Bryce Canyon and Grand Staircase trip planning.Many enjoyable day trips begin right from our campground. As long time residents of the Bryce Canyon Area, we can suggest various itineraries to match your time and interests. Stop by the front desk for information and directions.
Scenic drives along Highway 12
Take a leisurely drive along the Scenic Highway 12.Explore the historic ranching towns bordering Highway 12. Stop in Boulder to have lunch at one of its unique restaurants and then visit Anasazi Indian Village State Park. On the way back, pull over and just savor the views. Highway 12
Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park located 15 minutes away. Stop by the park's Visitor Center to get oriented and then head for the scenic overlooks. Later, take a stroll along Bryce's rim, or venture down into the canyon to see its magical hoodoos from below. On your way back, stop for dinner or a snack in nearby Tropic. Bryce Canyon National Park
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
The Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.Stop by the Visitor Center in Cannonville to pick up a map, learn about the area's early settlers and ask about current road conditions. Then, take your pick: a slot canyon adventure through Bull Valley Gorge, an easy stroll through Willis Creek Canyon, a drive to the base of Grosvenor Arch or a hike through Cottonwood and Hackberry Canyons. There are enough things to see and do in Grand Staircase-Escalante to fill up a few weeks. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Red Canyon
Red Canyon Located fifteen minutes away.Located next to Bryce Canyon, Red Canyon has the same wonderful hoodoos, but not the crowds. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a map, then jump on your mountain bike, or put on your hiking boots. After your visit, be sure to stop in Tropic for a Western-style dinner. Red Canyon
Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State Park located ten minutes away.Take the family along for an authentic stagecoach ride, horseback ride, mountain bike ride, hike or a leisurely picnic. Stay for sunset and watch the hills light up in a golden glow. Kodachrome Basin State Park
Capitol Reef National Park
Capitol Reef National Park located two hours away.Stop by the Visitor Center to get oriented, then follow the Scenic Drive past high domes and deep canyons. Take short hikes to see the Hickman Bridge and Fremont Indian pictographs. Round out the day by stopping at Sunset Point for a panoramic view of the park's cinnamon-hued cliffs and domes. Capitol Reef National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park located two hours away.Complete your vacation with a day trip to Zion. Take a leisurely stroll along the Virgin River and admire the massive canyon walls that rise high above you. Or, do the challenging hike to the top of cable-strung Angel's Landing. Grab an early dinner at one of Springdale's many restaurants before heading back. Zion Canyon National Park
Other Attractions
Remember to ask us for directions to the less traveled destinations.
- Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Dixie National Forest
- Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
- Hells Backbone Road and Salt Gulch
Campground News
Solar Eclipse 2012
JOIN US FOR THE ULTIMATE 4-DAY/NIGHT ASTRONOMY EVENT!2012 marks the 12th Annual Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival, and to commemorate this milestone, Bryce Canyon National Park will not only have the usual four nights of wonderfully dark sky that you can explore with 50 HUGE telescopes, they are also offering the best possible front-row seat to the astonishing "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse. Over the course of 2 hours and 12 minutes our Moon will pass in front of our Sun but because our Moon will be at a distant point in its orbit, it won't completely block our Sun, leaving a fiery ring in the sky. And, the resulting shadow, 180 miles in diameter, will plunge the Bryce Canyon region into five full minutes of premature twilight! Venus trailing a few degrees behind will suddenly appear as will some of the brightest stars.
2012 Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon and 5K
July 14, 2012
Starts at Bryce Canyon City - Ends in Cannonville. The 1/2 Marathon starts on Hwy 63, Bryce (elev. 7,652 ft.). The course heads north, then turns east onto National Scenic Byway 12. The route descends through Bryce Canyon National Park, through the town of Tropic, and ends in Cannonville (elev. 5,800ft.). Runners must finish the 1/2 Marathon by 9:00AM.
$3,000 cash prize will be divided between the top 5 overall male and female 1/2 Marathon runners. Shuttles will be available.
More information at:
http://brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com/
Cabins, cabins, cabins and more cabins!
With the addition of two new deluxe cabins this year we now have the greatest variety of cabins available for miles around. Bryce Valley KOA offers six different cabin configurations to meet your needs, from one-room camping cabins to two-bedroom deluxe cabins we have what you are looking for. Give us a call or come on in today!
Boulder Heritage Festival
This annual festival provides a small town heritage based experience you will not forget!
July 12, 13 and 14, 2012.
More information at:
http://www.boulderutah.com/heritage/index.html
Upcoming Events
2012 Bryce Canyon Astronomy Festival
Join Bryce Canyon National Park for their 12th Annual Astronomy Festival (May 17-20, 2012) where for 4 consecutive nights, thanks to the Salt Lake Astronomical Society and the University of Utah, there will be 50 HUGE telescopes available for use by the general public. And on Sunday afternoon, just before sunset, join the "Dark Rangers" for a front row seat of one of mother nature's rarest and most wonderful spectacles -- an annular "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse.
More information at http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/astronomyprograms.htm
Festival Brochure at http://www.nps.gov/brca/planyourvisit/upload/2012-AstroFest-brochure-web.pdf
Bryce Canyon Geology Festival
Bryce Canyon will host the third annual Geology Festival in July 2012. Activities and programs for all ages will be available. Please check next spring for an update of the scheduled activities.
Utah Prairie Dog Day
Come back again for more information. Once we have the 2012 dates adn information we'll post it here.
Or, visit http://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm
Bryce Canyon Half-Marathon and 5K
Saturday July 14, 2012 - Join 1,500 runners early in the morning for the half-marathon beginning in Bryce Canyon City and ending at the Cannonville Town park or the 5K run/walk in Cannonville. See http://www.brycecanyonhalfmarathon.com for more information.
Escalante Working Arts Festival
Everett Ruess Days In November 1934, at age twenty, Everett Ruess disappeared from the rugged canyon country near Escalante, Utah, and was never seen again. Everett Ruess was an artistic, adventurous young man who set out alone several times to experience the beauty, as well as the fury of nature in the American West. During the 1930s, he met and discussed art with painter Maynard Dixon, and with well-known photographers Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and Dorothea Lange. To celebrate the life and work of this enigmatic artist – local business people, caring citizens and artists, with the help of top Ruess aficionados, have organized the Escalante Canyons Art Festival/Everett Ruess Days.
2012 Fee Free Days in Bryce Canyon National Park
Mark your calendar for these fee-free dates in 2012:
January 14-16
Martin Luther King Jr. weekend
April 21-29
National Park Week
June 9
Get Outdoors Day
September 29
National Public Lands Day
November 10-12
Veterans Day weekend
