Visitor Center
Kodachrome Basin State Park Visitor Center
Get essential park information, use the WiFi, and grab Junior Ranger materials at this quiet Ranger Outpost. It’s a convenient bathroom stop with basic services before you head to nearby trails.
Quick facts
- Daily Hours
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- Seasonal Hours
- Open year-round
- Seasonal Operation
- Open year-round
- Phone
- (435) 679-8562
Hours & contact
- Daily Hours
- 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
- Seasonal Hours
- Open year-round
- Seasonal Operation
- Open year-round
- Phone
- (435) 679-8562
- Phone Available
- 0
- Best Contact Method
- Official Utah State Parks site or park contact page
Services
- Rangers Available
- 1
- Free Park Maps
- 1
- Trail Maps
- 1
- Backcountry Permits
- 0
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Restroom Type
- Flush toilets
- Water Fountain
- 1
- Bookstore
- 1
- Wi-Fi Available
- 1
- Cell Service
- Unreliable
- Accessibility
- Ramps and accessible facilities are expected but not explicitly documented
- ADA Compliant
- 1
Exhibits & nearby
- Has Exhibits
- 1
- Exhibit Topics
- Geology, History, Wildlife
- Junior Ranger
- 1
- Nearby Campgrounds
- Kodachrome Basin Campground (in-park)
- Nearby Lodging
- Bryce Town; Panguitch
Planning advice
- Best For
- Bathroom break, maps, Junior Ranger program
- Highlights
- Flush toilets, potable water, on-site WiFi; Junior Ranger program
- Why Visit
- For a quick bathroom break, maps, and Junior Ranger materials before heading to trails
- Parking Reality
- Parking at the visitor center; RV/trailer parking in the park's campgrounds
- Facility Intel
- Flush toilets and potable water; public WiFi available; cell service unreliable
- Best Time To Visit
- Open year-round; mornings are quieter
- Tips Advice
- Use the WiFi to grab maps
- Parking is available at the center; RVs use the campground
- Open 8am–6pm; expect light crowds
- Ask about the Junior Ranger program
More details
- Park Area
- Southern Utah (near Bryce Canyon region)
- Parking Notes
- Parking available at the visitor center; RV/trailer parking in park campgrounds
- Operating Hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Seasonal Variations
- Open year-round
- Accessibility Features
- Ramps and accessible facilities are expected but not explicitly documented
- Exhibits Displays
- Geology, History, Wildlife
- Has Bookstore
- 1
- Ranger Talks
- 0
- Film Presentations
- 0
- Park Newspapers
- 0
- Safety Info Available
- 1
- Park Maps Available
- 1
- Permit Protocol
- Backcountry or climbing permit information is unverified here; contact the park directly for details
- Climbing Permits
- 0
- Nearest Trailheads
- Angel's Palace Trail, Panorama Trail
- Nearby Dining
- Bryce Town; Panguitch
- Nearby Facilities
- Spa-like showers at campground; dining and lodging in Bryce Town and Panguitch
- Notable Features
- Ranger Outpost with flush toilets, potable water, on-site WiFi, and a Junior Ranger program; souvenir shop
- Best Visit Time
- Mornings are quieter
- Insider Tips
- WiFi is useful for map checks
- Park in center lot; RVs use campground
- Check 8am opening
- Junior Ranger badge available
- Family Friendly Notes
- Junior Ranger program available; family-friendly stop
- Current Conditions Info
- Open year-round; 8am–6pm; cell service unreliable
- Stop If Skip If
- ✅ STOP IF: You need bathroom facilities, basic park info, or Junior Ranger materials. ❌ SKIP IF: You want extensive backcountry or climbing permits
- Review Summary
- Visitors rate Kodachrome Basin Visitor Center highly for its quiet, convenient stop, reliable WiFi for map checks, and the Junior Ranger program. The 4.8-star rating from 147 reviews reflects its usefulness as a quick-information hub with solid basic amenities.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a restroom at Kodachrome Basin Visitor Center?
Yes, flush toilets are available at the visitor center.
Is WiFi available here?
Yes, public WiFi is available at the visitor center.
Can I get backcountry or climbing permits at this center?
Permit information is not clearly issued here; contact the park directly for backcountry or climbing permit details.
Are maps available free at this center?
Free Unigrid maps are not explicitly mentioned, but information and maps are generally available; topo maps for sale are not specified.
Is the Junior Ranger program available here?
Yes, the Junior Ranger program is available at this visitor center.
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