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Backcountry Campsite 1

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Sixty-seven monolithic stone spires called sedimentary pipes accentuate multi-hued sandstone layers revealing 180 million years of geologic time. The color and beauty found here prompted a 1948 National Geographic Society expedition to name the area Kodachrome after the popular color film. (via site)

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Key facts

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Booking & season

SeasonOpen year-round

Pitches & accommodation

Pitches1

Facilities & details

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Reservationrecommended
Capacity1
Tents
Caravans / RV
Backcountry
Group only
Wheelchair

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Location

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What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

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Kodachrome Basin State Park
Kodachrome Basin State ParkParks & play

state park in Kane County, Utah, United States

8.3 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗
Mammoth SpireAttractions9.1 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Secret Passage
Secret PassageAttractions9.2 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Eagle's View TrailheadTrails & trailheads10 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Cool CaveAttractions10 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Willis Creek Trailhead
Willis Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads

Willis Creek is a creek in Bryce Canyon National Park, Dixie National Forest, and the Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in Garfield and Kane counties in southern Utah, United States. The creek rises in the national park in Garfield County, but quickly heads south out of the park to enter the national forest and Kane County. The course of the creek then curves to the east and enters the

10.8 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗
Bull Valley Gorge Trailhead
Bull Valley Gorge TrailheadTrails & trailheads13.6 km · ~34 min driveDirections ↗
Lower Slickrock (1,903 m)Summits & peaks14.8 km · ~32 min driveDirections ↗
Jodey PointSummits & peaks17.1 km · ~46 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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Do I need to book ahead for Backcountry Campsite 1?

Reservations: recommended. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Backcountry Campsite 1?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Backcountry Campsite 1?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Is Backcountry Campsite 1 wheelchair accessible?

No, Backcountry Campsite 1 is not wheelchair accessible.

How many sites does Backcountry Campsite 1 have?

Backcountry Campsite 1 has around 1 pitches.

Who runs Backcountry Campsite 1?

Backcountry Campsite 1 is operated by Utah State Parks.

When is Backcountry Campsite 1 open?

Backcountry Campsite 1 is open year-round.

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