Kanab Local Guide

Handpicked dining, slot canyon hikes, and basecamp highlights near Zion and the Grand Canyon.

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Places to Go in Kanab

Little Hollywood. Basecamp for Zion, Bryce Canyon, and the Grand Canyon North Rim.

Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park

Coral-pink sandstone dunes that shift up to 50 feet a year, with both an OHV riding area and a quieter non-motorized conservation area. Day-use only and there's an entrance fee.

Yellowjacket Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741
30 min
Open 24 hours

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

The largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the country, home to around 1,600 dogs, cats, horses and pigs in Angel Canyon. Guided tours are free but must be booked ahead — walk-ins aren't permitted.

bestfriends.org
5001 Angel Canyon Rd, Kanab, UT 84741
10 min
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wire Pass to Buckskin Gulch

The most accessible way into true slot-canyon narrows, about 1.7 miles each way to the Buckskin Gulch confluence. A BLM day-use permit is required, the access road is unpaved, and flash flooding is a real risk — check the forecast.

House Rock Valley Rd, Kanab, UT 84741
1 hr 15 min
Open 24 hours

Rocking V Café

A long-running independent kitchen on West Center Street with strong vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options — the reliable pick for a mixed group. No reservations, so arrive early in peak season.

American & Vegetarian

rockingvcafe.com
97 W Center St, Kanab, UT 84741
5 min
11:30 AM – 9:00 PM (Thurs-Mon)

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