Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA

Many enjoyable day trips begin right from our campground. As long time residents of Bryce Valley, we can suggest various itineraries to match your time and interests. Stop by the front desk for information and directions.

A Leisurely Drive Along 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

Stop by the park's Visitor Center to get oriented, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Also ask us about:

• Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Dixie National Forest
• Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
• Hells Backbone Road and Salt Gulch