Sitting within a sandstone basin roughly 10 minutes from Cannonville and about 30 minutes from Tropic, Basin Campground at Kodachrome Basin State Park puts campers directly among the park's distinctive rock spires and sedimentary formations. The roads in are paved and accessible to vehicles up to 50 feet, making this a workable stop for RVs and tent campers alike. Generators run only between noon and 4 p.m., which keeps mornings and evenings noticeably quieter across the loop. Cell service is largely absent here, regardless of carrier.
The campground's layout places sites at reasonable distances from one another, with some low trees providing partial shade and a visual buffer between neighbors. Site spacing varies enough that it's worth checking individual site maps before booking, since some spots are tight while others open onto more exposed desert terrain. Stacy R. notes that site 12 sits at the edge of the basin wall where evening winds can reach 35 mph, pulling stakes and stressing taller tents. Campers in low-profile shelters or RVs may handle that site better. Several reviewers found the outside walk-in sites, which involve only a short carry from the car, feel more like open desert camping.
The showers consistently draw attention. Rainfall heads, separate handheld nozzles, and a wood-toned finish give them a quality well above the average state park setup. As Sean F. puts it, "the showers are maybe the most notable difference." A coin laundry, dishwashing sink, dump station, and 24-hour laundry round out the on-site amenities. Firewood is available for purchase. The visitor center carries ice cream, snacks, and Wi-Fi access. Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer run $35 to $70 per night depending on site type.
Hiking trails start directly inside the park, and the Oasis Group Campground and Bunkhouses nearby offer other lodging configurations within the same park system. Bryce Canyon National Park is roughly 40 minutes away, making Basin a functional base for day trips. Gnats and no-see-ums can be a nuisance during summer mornings and evenings, though reviewers note they tend to ease off mid-day and disappear in cooler months. Night skies are dark enough for clear Milky Way views, "remote enough to have great night skies," as one camper put it. Reservations are strongly recommended during peak season.
Description
Basin campground is nestled right at the head of the basin and offers views of one of the many sandpipes that the park is known for and you are surrounded by large white hills and are within a short walking distance to access most of the hiking trails.
13 Reservable full hook up sites
2 First come first serve full hook up sites
18 Reservable standard sites
2 First come first serve standard sites
1 Reservable double site
1 A.D.A Site (call park for reservation)
Flush toilets and hot showers located in the campground
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 4 Alerts are In Effect
There are 4 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
All campsites and yurts are available for reservation on a four-month rolling basis. For example, on January 10 individual sites are available for reservation through May 10. You can book a maximum of 13 days beyond the last date of the reservation window. For more information please contact our Reservation Call Center at 800-322-3770 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) Monday through Friday. The call center is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
All Reservations that extend beyond The Furthest Arrival Date Must Wait 21 Days Before Changes Can Be Made
Visit stateparks.utah.gov to learn current conditions, fire restrictions, and other important information for each individual state park. Refunds are not given for changing park conditions such as changing water levels or fire bans.
By a vehicle having a camper or RV, that means it is a camping unit, not an extra vehicle.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBasin Campground is located in Utah near Henrieville
Directions
FROM Salt Lake City, travel south on Interstate 15 to US 20, then east to US 89. Travel south through Panquitch to US 12, then east to Cannonville. From there, proceed south nine miles to the park.
Address
BOX 180069
Cannonville, UT 84718-0069
Coordinates
37.53072562361586 N
111.9917692213024 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 51 min from St. George, UT
- 4 hrs from Provo, UT
- 4 hrs 34 min from Las Vegas, NV
- 5 hrs 14 min from Flagstaff, AZ

































































