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Gap Campground & Model Train

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· Summit, Iron, Utah
22 acres hosted by Scott & Cindy S.
8 RV/tent sites
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Near Zion National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Kolob.
Fremont culture and Anasazi people were the first known inhabitants of the area. Petroglyphs, pithouses, arrowheads, pottery, and manos dating from A.D. 750 to 1250 found in the area are evidence that it was on a major thoroughfare of early indigenous peoples. At nearby Parowan Gap ancient people inscribed petroglyphs on smooth-surfaced boulders that feature snakes, lizards, mouse-men, bear claws, and mountain sheep. Located near the Parowan Gap there are dinosaur tracks. East of the Gap and petroglyphs hikers can discover Hadrosaurs tracks that were originally formed in non-resistant mudstone. Later, the Old Spanish Trail passed through the area. The nearby town of Parowan was founded in 1851, twelve months after Parley P. Pratt and members of his exploring party discovered the Little Salt Lake (dry lake bed) which is straight out from the property. The area was traveled by early settlers that used the nearby Red Hills to pass through the area to hide from aggressive Indians that hid in the nearby mountains that watch for them traveling on the Spanish Trail. Many arrow heads and artifacts have been found on and near the property. Later (early 1900's) sheep herders camped in the same place as the location of the property. More about this land: Wide open land up against The Red Hills (BLM land) near the small town of Parowan Ut. Beautiful vistas. Outdoor Model Train layout, Hiking and biking trails. Lake typically has water up to 3’ deep but is known to dry up in late summer. Petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks nearby. Water on property No public bathrooms.Wide open land up against The Red Hills (BLM lands) near the small town of Parowan, Utah. 30 minutes from Cedar City. Close to National parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, etc. Dark skies at night perfect for viewing the night sky. Property has Beautiful vistas with open views. Atv, hiking and biking trails accessible from property. Petroglyphs and dinosaur tracks nearby (Less then 4 miles).
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Kym H.recommends
March 15, 2024
GAP Campground & Model RR G-scale
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Phenomenal view! We came in the crappy part of spring and ended up parked in a spot facing toward Little Salt Lake. The view was astonishingly beautiful and when we woke up to a snow -covered world, that was gorgeous too. (Do not use GPS spot that hipcamp gives you, use the actual address.)
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Mary B.recommends
October 14, 2023
GAP Campground & Model RR G-scale
Great spot! Awesome views, fire rings, quiet. Hosts are super friendly! We’d come back.
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Summit, Iron, Utah, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Scott & Cindy S.Joined in July 2020
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