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Along the Buckhorn Trail in Red Canyon. Dixie National Forest
Powell Ranger District
225 E Center Street, P.O. Box 80
Panguitch, Utah 84759-0080
435-676-9300
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Red Canyon Recreation Area is sometimes called Little Bryce. It provides a scenic, well-paved drive through impressive, weather-sculptured formations sprinkled with giant pines. A modern campground is located along the highway in Red Canyon. This area is a contrast of blue sky, vary-colored stone, and dark pine.

Area: N/A
Elevation: 7,000 to 8,000 plus
Fees: None
Hours: Open daily, year-round
Visitor Center: Yes
Facilities: There is a campground, with flush toilets, showers, and drinking water, in addition to the new Visitor Center. An asphalt bike path parallels Highway 12 through the canyon.
Directions:

Located on Highway 12, between Panguitch and Bryce Canyon National Park.

Coordinates: Map Coordinates (NAD83): 37 44.687N; 112 18.778W.
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Red Canyon Recreation Area, Utah.
 Landmarks
Within the Recreation Area
Check our personal notes for details about these points of interest:
  • Arches
  • Black Mountain
  • Black Rock
  • Castle Bridge
  • Casto Canyon
  • Inspiration Point
  • Ledge Point
  • Lon's Knoll
  • Losee Canyon
  • Mexican Hat Peak
  • Pink Butte
  • Pink Ledges
  • Red Canyon Botanical Area
  • Tent Hollow
  • The Gap
  • The Golden Wall
  • The Little Desert
Near the Recreation Area
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