Cannonville / Bryce Valley KOA

The Great Outdoors

There is no right or wrong itinerary when you rent an RV near Cannonville/Bryce Valley KOA. Anywhere in Utah will surely dazzle first-time visitors with its breathtaking natural beauty, but few places in existence better exemplify the spirit of Utah more than Cannonville, tucked away between state and national parks with sprawling forests on all sides. Kodachrome Basin State Park is just a few miles from town, known for its dazzling sandstone spires, referred to as sand pipes by geologists. There are amazing geological features to be seen at this lovely state park, as well as archaeological sites and a rustic campground.Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is one of the country’s most spectacular natural landmarks, found just south of Kodachrome Basin State Park. The park has three main sections, with the Escalante Canyon and the Grand Staircase responsible for most of the visitors. The Grand Staircase is truly a sight to behold with ascending plateaus resembling stairs on a massive scale. Natural arches and river-carved canyons are also quite fun to explore when you bring your campervan rental to the national monument.When you rent a motorhome near Cannonville/Bryce Valley KOA, you'll be near several legendary national parks. Bryce Canyon National Park is an obvious choice given its proximity to the RV park. This exquisite park is famous for its high elevation of over 9,000 feet, and its hoodoo geological structures akin to tall, eroded, sandy pillars. The park is quite small by national park standards, but incredibly popular, pulling in three million visitors each year. Capitol Reef National Park and Arches National Park are quite close to Cannonville/Bryce Valley KOA too, but Zion National Park truly reigns supreme in Utah in terms of popularity and notoriety. This sublime paradise in southern Utah has lots of memorable sights to see, mostly named by the Mormon pioneers with religiously inspired nicknames like “The Great White Throne” and “Angels Landing." This main canyon in the park is lined with brilliant red cliff sides with magical color combinations and jaw-dropping night skies. You can camp in any of the national parks in your campervan rental when you decide to stay for a day or two to explore.

Exploring the City

Cannonville is the closest town to Cannonville/Bryce Valley KOA, but there are a few neat towns to check out when you need a break from the outdoors. These towns have some great shops and restaurants, but hardly anything else aside from the bare necessities. To enjoy some city attractions, you can take your RV rental two hours' drive west to Cedar City, the closest population center of considerable size. The city is home to two Shakespearean theaters, the Adams Theatre and the Utah Shakespeare Festival if you are in the mood to enjoy some classical performances by the famous playwright.The Frontier Homestead State Park Museum is a fantastic place to learn about pioneer life and the founding of Utah by the Mormons back in the 19th century. Both the indoor and outdoor parts of the park are great for people of all ages to explore the past, and children love the Old West buildings and artifacts on-site.The Southern Utah Museum of Art at the Southern Utah University has thousands of rare works of art adorning its modern walls. From little-known artists from all over the globe to world-renowned painters like Renoir and Dali, this museum is bound to surprise you with the depth and beauty of its collections.