Welcome to Kanab, Utah Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life at the Visitor Center & Museum at Pipe Spring National Monument, about 30 minutes from Kanab, UT. Photo courtesy National Park Service.

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About Kanab Utah    

  Central to northern Arizona; Denver, Colorado; and Salt Lake City, Utah; Kanab is in close proximity to Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, the Grand Canyon National Park, Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument, Lake Powell National Recreational Area, and more. A quaint town with the ambiance of the historic Old West, Kanab is home to a population of 5400 residents, and boasts an ideal climate with average winter temperatures of 47/23 degrees, and average summer highs and lows of 93/58 degrees.
  The first inhabitants of the area were the Anasazi [Mo-Kee] Indians, which is where the name Kanab [place of willows] in the Paiute language comes from. In 1864, Fort Kanab was built as a base for exploration of the area and as protection from the overwhelming attacks on settlers from the region’s Indians. It eventually succumbed and the Fort closed down in 1866. In 1870, the Mormon Prophet Brigham Young and a handful of his followers fell in love with the area and it’s isolation from the rest of the country, and they reoccupied the Fort and laid out plans to build Kanab into a permanent settlement.
  Kanab has since played a major role over the years in the development of the region, especially when the motion picture industry discovered it’s beauty and isolation. Many major western movies and TV shows were produced in the area including ‘She Wore a Yellow Ribbon’ and ‘Gun Smoke’, and soon Kanab became known as ‘Little Hollywood’.
  A trip to Kanab lets visitors relive the Old West, and experience some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
       
Kanab, Utah - Attractions & Activities   
Best Friend’s Animal Society: The country’s largest sanctuary for companion animals. 5001 Angel Canyon Road. Kanab. Tel: (435) 644-2001
Bryce Canyon National Park: Popular for it’s unique geology, Bryce Canyon is a scene of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters carved from the eastern edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The has three distinct climatic zones: Spruce/Fir forest, Ponderosa Pine forest, and Pinyon Pine/Juniper forest. About 77 miles from Kanab. Tel: (435) 834-5322; Web: Nps.gov/brca
Cedar Breaks National Monument: Abut an hour from Kanab, Cedar Breaks National Monument rests on top of the Colorado plateau, at over 10,000 feet in elevation. Millions of years of sedimentation, uplift, and erosion are carve out this giant amphitheater, that spans some three miles, and is more than 2000 feet deep. Tel: (435) 586-0787; Web: Nps.gov/cebr
Coral Cliffs Golf Course: Tel: (435) 644-5005
Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park: Located about 22 miles northwest of Kanab, this State Park is a geological wonder boasting rust-colored sand dunes, juniper and pinion pines, and steep red cliffs. Enjoy hiking, camping, photography and more. Tel: (435) 648-2800, Web: Stateparks.utah.gov
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area / Lake Powell: Encompassing over 1.2 million acres, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area (NRA) offers unparalleled opportunities for water-based & backcountry recreation, and offers scenic vistas, geologic wonders, and a panorama of human history. Lake Powell (Wahweap) is located about 72 miles from Kanab. Tel: (928) 608-6200; Web: Nps.gov/glc
Grand Canyon National Park – North Rim: Grand Canyon National Park, a World Heritage Site, encompasses 1,218,375 acres and lies on the Colorado Plateau in northwestern Arizona. The land is semi-arid and consists of raised plateaus and structural basins typical of the southwestern US. Forests are found at higher elevations such as the North Rim area. The North Rim is only open from mid-May to mid-October, and is located only 78 miles from Kanab. Tel: (928) 638-7888; Web: Nps.gov/grca
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument: Features a spectacular array of scientific and historic resources, and was the last place in the continental United States to be mapped. About 123 miles from Kanab. Tel: (435) 826-5499; Web: Ut.blm.gov/monument/index.php
Kanab Heritage House: The Heritage House is on the National Register and has been restored, as it was when it was first built. 1st South & Main Kanab. Tel: (435) 644-2843
Kanab Historic Walking Tour: 55 minute self-guided walking tour of historic sites and Kanab’s Business District. Map & details on KaneUtah.com
Kodachrome Basin State Park: This State Park features numerous sand pipes of all sizes and contrasting colors, massive sandstone chimneys, and quiet desert beauty. Located 90 miles from Kanab. Tel: (435) 679-8562; Web: Stateparks.utah.gov  
Moqui Cave: One of the largest fluorescent mineral displays in the USA, this attraction also features an extensive display of Native American artifacts, and is home to the largest collection of dinosaur tracks in Southern Utah. 1508 S Kanab Creek Dr. Kanab. Tel: (435) 644-8525
Pipe Spring National Monument: American Indians, Mormon pioneers, plants, animals, and others have depended on the life-giving water found at Pipe Spring. Learn about pioneer and Kaibab Paiute life at the Visitor Center and Museum. Located about 30 minutes from Kanab, and 15 miles from Fredonia, AZ. Tel: (928) 643-7105; Web: Nps.gov/pisp
Zion National Park: Zion offers a fascinating landscape of deep canyons and soaring cliffs. From cool pine covered plateaus to scorching deserts, Zion is a geologic showcase that is full of surprises and offers visitors a exceptional array of activities to enjoy from hiking to photography. Located 40 miles from Kanab. Tel: (435) 772-3256, Web: Nps.gov/zion  

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Visitor, Relocation & Community Information   
Kanab City Office: 76 North Main St, Kanab, UT 84741. Tel: (435) 644-2534, Web: Kanab.utah.gov or VisitKanab.info
Kanab Chamber of Commerce:  78 South 100 East, Kanab, UT 84741. Tel: (800) 733-5263, Web: KanabChamber.com
Kane County Office of Tourism: 78 South 100 East, Kanab, UT 84741. Tel: (435) 644-5033 or (800) SEE-KANE; Web: KaneUtah.com

 

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