About this city
Also known as: Town of Cannonville
Cannonville is a peaceful, rural town nestled in the scenic Paria River Valley of southern Garfield County, along Utah's spectacular Scenic Byway 12. Founded in 1876 by Mormon pioneers and named in honor of LDS Apostle George Q. Cannon, the community historically centered around subsistence agriculture, fruit orchards, and livestock ranching. Today, Cannonville serves as a vital canyon-country crossroads and a strategic staging area for eco-travelers exploring the southern expanses of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the surreal clay formations of nearby Kodachrome Basin State Park.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Hike among the multi-colored sandstone chimneys and monolithic spires at Kodachrome Basin State Park. Stop by the Cannonville Visitor Center to view historical exhibits on the southern Paiute Indians and early pioneer settlers. Embark on a rugged southern backcountry drive down Cottonwood Canyon Road, or explore the slot canyons of the Paria River.
