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Cottonwood Canyon Road Not Recommended for Driving in Utah State Parks Notice

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Cottonwood Canyon Road Not Recommended for Driving in Utah State Parks Notice
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In a notice posted to the Utah State Parks website, officials reported that Cottonwood Canyon Road was open with a recommendation against driving. The notice also noted that all campgrounds and visitor services remained open.

Key takeaways

  • Cottonwood Canyon Road was open but driving was not recommended
  • Daytime temperatures reached the 90s with rain forecasted for the week
  • All campgrounds and visitor center services were open
  • All trails were listed as accessible

Cottonwood Canyon Road was listed as open but not recommended for driving in a notice from Utah State Parks. According to the update, daytime temperatures were reaching the 90s, while nighttime temperatures reached the high 60s.

The notice stated that rain was forecasted for the remainder of the week. While all roads in the park were listed as open, officials advised drivers to use Cottonwood Canyon Road at their own risk.

All campgrounds, including Basin, Bryce View, and Arch campgrounds, were reported as open. Day-use areas, restrooms, showers, and the laundromat were also listed as open. The visitor center operated from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Regarding weather patterns, overnight low temperatures were typically 10 to 15 degrees colder than forecasted, while daytime highs were typically close to the forecast. All trails were reported as accessible.

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