Your Basecamp for Utah's Grand Circle
Kanab sits at the crossroads of the American Southwest’s most iconic landscapes — making Kanab Basecamp the ideal launch point for your next adventure.
Tucked between Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Kanab, Utah has earned its nickname as the ‘Greatest Earth on Show.’ From towering red rock cliffs to shifting pink sand dunes, slot canyons, and some of the darkest night skies in the country, this corner of Utah packs an extraordinary amount of scenery into a small radius — and Kanab Basecamp puts it all within reach.
Regional Map
Every destination below, measured from our front door in Kanab.
Drive-Time at a Glance
- Zion National Park — about 40 minutes
- Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park — about 25 minutes
- Bryce Canyon National Park — about 1.5 hours
- Lake Powell / Glen Canyon — about 1.5 hours
- Grand Canyon North Rim — about 2 hours
- Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend (Page, AZ) — about 1.5-2 hours
- Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument — about 1.5 hours to the Cottonwood Canyon / Kodachrome access area
- Best Friends Animal Sanctuary — about 15 minutes
Zion National Park
One of the most visited national parks in the country, Zion is famous for its towering sandstone cliffs, the iconic Narrows hike through the Virgin River, and the switchbacking trail to Angels Landing. At about 40 minutes away, it’s an easy day trip — or come back more than once during your stay.
Bryce Canyon National Park
Famous for its otherworldly hoodoos — tall, thin spires of red, orange, and white rock — Bryce Canyon is about 90 minutes from Kanab. Sunrise and sunset at Bryce Point are not to be missed.
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
Just 25 minutes from Kanab Basecamp, these vivid pink sand dunes cover more than 3,700 acres and are popular for hiking, sandboarding, and OHV riding.
Grand Canyon North Rim
Less crowded and more remote than the South Rim, the North Rim offers sweeping views and cooler temperatures thanks to its higher elevation. Plan for about a 2-hour drive.
Lake Powell & Glen Canyon
About 90 minutes away, Lake Powell offers boating, kayaking, and houseboat rentals amid dramatic red rock canyon walls.
Antelope Canyon & Horseshoe Bend
Located near Page, Arizona (roughly 1.5-2 hours from Kanab), Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend — a narrow, light-filled slot canyon and a sweeping bend in the Colorado River — are bucket-list stops for photographers.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
One of the largest and most remote national monuments in the country, Grand Staircase-Escalante spans nearly 1.9 million acres of slot canyons, hoodoos, and high desert terrain just east of Kanab. Access points like Cottonwood Canyon Road and the Kodachrome Basin area are about 1.5 hours away, making it an easy add-on to a Bryce Canyon day trip.
Kanab Itself
Little Hollywood
For decades, Kanab’s dramatic scenery made it a favorite filming location for Western movies and TV shows — earning it the nickname ‘Little Hollywood.’ Visit the Little Hollywood Land movie set museum right downtown, and see the full list of films shot here.
Downtown Kanab
A walkable downtown with local restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, and outfitters for gear and guided tours. See the Kane County Office of Tourism for current events and local listings.
Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
Just outside of town in Angel Canyon, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary is the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country, offering tours, dog walks, and cat cuddling sessions — a favorite stop for animal lovers, about 15 minutes from Kanab Basecamp.
