Kodachrome Basin State Park | Points of Interest Series

Utah travel photography from May 2024

This is part of our Points of Interest series.

I took a wrong turn in the middle of Utah and ended up in a place I should’ve already known about…but didn’t.

I’m glad I stopped by this hidden gem.

These first photos are actually from Red Rock Canyon on the way to KBSP, but they fit the landscape similarly. Though the red rocks are a bit more…well, orange if we’re being fair, but sure, “red” than at KBSP.

Ricoh GRiii 28mm

Here’s the quick history of Kodachrome Basin State Park’s name. (Maybe out fellow photo-nerds can take a guess or two)

“In 1948, the National Geographic Society explored this area and named it Kodachrome Flat, inspired by Kodak’s vibrant color film known for its brilliant hues. This stunning landscape made the perfect tribute to the film’s vivid quality.