5375 UT-12
Panguitch, UT , 84759

Phone: (435)-676-2676

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The Red Canyon Visitor Center is located just off Highway 12 enroute to Bryce Canyon National Park amid the spectacular red sandstone spires and formations. This area has been called the "most photographed place in Utah". It is easy to see why, with the brilliant red soil contrasted with the green pines. Offered for sale are a variety of gifts, souvenirs, maps, books, tapes, and Smokey Bear collectables. Other offerings include brochures, and trail information.
The Red Canyon Trail System is widely known and very popular. Nearby trails include Pink Ledges, Hoodoo, Birdseye and Golden wall.
For mountain bike riding there is Thunder Mountain and Red Canyon Bicycle trail that is also used for road bikes. There are miles of ATV trails as well as paved bicycle trails. There are many trails open to foot traffic, as well as bicycle, horse and ATV. Stop by the Visitor Center to pick up a map and guidelines as to the type of traffic each trail allows.
Seasonal displays show the area's flowers, birds, trees and geology. There are permanent displays of area features as well. There are nature hikes, star viewing, and photography opportunities. Outside Smokey the Bear greets you with a welcome sign.

Approximately 7 miles from Panguitch,Utah on Highway 89, turn east onto Highway 12. From the junction it is approximately 3.5 miles to the Visitor Center, which is located near the Red Canyon Campground. Bryce Canyon National Park is a quick 13 miles away. 1.4 miles away is the Red Canyon Tunnel or Arch.

There are penny machines and tokens available at Bryce Canyon City & Bryce Canyon National Park.

Operational Hours:
Friday - Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday - Thursday 10am - 3pm

1” Mini-tokens are for sale in visitor center gift shop for 0.99¢ plus tax. Designs are:
1) Red Canyon Hoodoos, image of rocks, ‘Red Canyon Dixie National Forest’, Rear: image of tree, ‘Red Canyon Utah’.
2) Red Canyon Tunnel, image of tunnel, ‘Red Canyon’, Rear: image of Scenic Byway 12, ‘Dixie National Forest’.
3) Smokey the Bear, image of face, Rear: ‘Only You Can Prevent Wildfires’.
4) Smokey the Bear, image pointing and with shovel, Rear: ‘Only You’.

Smokey the Bear Collectible Coin, image of face, ‘Only You Can Prevent Wildfires’, ‘Since 1944’, Rear: Smokey waving with shovel standing in front of forest for $6.99 plus tax in gift shop.

Smokey the Bear token album for $4.99 plus tax in gift shop.

Retired 1” Mini-token: 1) Red Canyon Tunnel, image of tunnel, ‘Red Canyon Dixie National Forest’, Rear: image of tree, ‘Red Canyon Utah’.

9/12/24: There and looking good!