Pahreah/Paria was a Paria River Mormon farming settlement (1870–1929) repeatedly wrecked by floods, later a Hollywood western backdrop. The townsite cemetery and interpretive markers remain in Grand Staircase–Escalante; the nearby Paria Movie Set day-use site marks bentonite hills where film sets once stood.
Field facts
| Region | Kane County, UT |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.2483, -111.9491 |
| ARPA | Artifacts & structures are protected by federal law (ARPA) — take only photos, leave every relic in place. |
| Access | Paria River Valley / Cottonwood Canyon area roads north of US-89 near milepost 31, east of Kanab |
| Era | Settled ~1870; abandoned by 1929; film location mid-20th century |
| Features | Cemetery, historical markers, colored bentonite hills; former movie-set footprint |
| Agency | BLM Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument |
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Nearby amenities
- Point of interestOld Paria Town Site0.2 km away
- RestroomToilet1.4 km away
- Picnic areaPicnic Area1.5 km away
- Point of interestOld Paria Day Use Site1.5 km away
- TrailheadThe Paria Box Trailhead3.3 km away
- TrailheadLower Hackberry Trailhead3.6 km away
Public recreation data — BLM & Recreation.gov (RIDB). Verify current access, fees, and seasonal closures before traveling.
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