Communities along the Headwaters heritage area are as diverse as their individual traditions, but tied together by the common rivers and tributaries which make the land in Southern Utah blossom. You will find tales of lost gold and tiny towns where the spirit of hard working miners endures.  You will hear about settlers who crossed snow packed mountains walking on handmade quilts to bring supplies to their starving families. In Long Valley, residents welcome the chance to tell of their forefathers who faithfully lived the United Order, an early Mormon lifestyle based in sharing community resources...and everywhere the water runs from the mountains, to the streams, to the rivers and to the valleys.

 

Marysvale    Junction   Kingston   Circleville    Panguitch    Panguitch Lake
Hatch    Garfield County   Piute County


Marysvale 84750

Originally settled in 1863, one colorful story regarding the town's name involved Brigham Young. Young stopped here on a trip south and enjoyed an evening of "stag" dancing, a common form of entertainment where men danced together due to the lack of women.  He enjoyed himself so much that he named the town Merry Vale. 

Marysvale has a rich mining heritage. Today Marysvale is an access point for the Paiute ATV Trail. The town is home to the Cottonwood Downs. Horse races are held in May every year. The World's Greatest Little Rodeo and Pioneer Days parade and celebrations are held on the 24th of July. All services are available.  Visit their Web site by clicking here .

   

Big Rock Candy Mountain Resort and ATV Rentals

Hwy 89 5 miles North of Marysvale
800-519-2243

There is magic in the air at Big Rock Candy Mountain.  Beautifully decorated cabins along the river provide a serene setting for restful vacationing.  The unique look of the Big Rock Candy Mountain spawns the feeling of being in another world and lingers in the memory for a lifetime.

High adventure activities include floating the Sevier River in a raft or kayak, driving an ATV over miles of mountain trails, mountain biking in unique surroundings, or spending a couple of hours in the saddle of one of the most enjoyable trail rides in the west.

   

Paiute Trails Resort

375 Bullion Canyon Drive
800-519-2243     
info@paiutetrailresort.com
Web Site Link

The Paiute Trail Resort offers activities for all: Guided ATV Tours on the World Famous Paiute Trail, Horseback Riding with views of the scenic Bullion Canyon, Whitewater Rafting on the exciting Sevier River. The resort is surrounded by beautiful mountains, towering trees and a cascading stream. 

   

Mining Tours of Bullion Canyon,

 Silver King Mine and Kimberly Mining District
Web Site Link

Some say the Spanish Conquistadors came to the Tushar Mountains high above Marysvale in the 1600's and 1700's for gold and silver.  Certainly, the hills have been mined since the 1880s. Stop at Moore's Old Pine Inn or Lizzie and The Cowboy Connection in Marysvale for a complementary self-guided tour with which you can explore one of the West's richest mining areas and learn the fascinating stories of the miners who lived there.

   

Lizzie and Charlie's RV Park

310 East Rio Grand
Web Site Link

Drop by our RV Park on Saturday nights during the summer months.  We be cooking a Dutch oven dinner and sharing stories about our local mining heritage.

 Wash house (for all campers) with showers, toilets and sinks. Full hookups for trailers and motor homes. Tent sites, and now featuring Cabins for those without an RV. So don't let not owning an RV keep you from coming to enjoy the scenic wonders of Marysvale.

 

Bulldog ATV Carriers and Accessories

(435) 326-4255 or Fax (435) 417-8888

 

   

Tugs One Stop

Mains Street & Bullion Ave.
Web Site Link   

Gas up your rig and get yourself a fill up while your at it! Gas, Groceries, Goodies Galore. ATV Supplies, Camping Supplies and More! If we don't have it, you probably don't need it! Center of Town Right on Main Street You Cant Miss Us! Come in and visit Awhile!

   

Webbers Piute Trails Inn

265 N. 100 West: 866-409-1682
weberspiute@earthlink.net
Web Site Link

Come enjoy , relax and leave your cares along the way. Piute Trails Inn is convenient to the world famous Piute ATV trails.   These trails ascend from the town at 6,000 feet to nearly 12,000 feet, from these heights (bring your cameras) there are never to be forgotten vistas, especially the Gold Country sunsets.

   

Piute ATV Rentals

89 S. Main
Web Site Link

Ride the Piute ATV Trail and
Have the Ride of a Lifetime!

Great Machines! Let us help you plan your trip! Hunting and Fishing Licenses Available

   

Winkelman Cabins & RV Park

7150 N. Highway 89
435-326-2028 or 435-326-4301
info@winkelmancabins.com
Web Site Link

When it's time for a break from the ordinary At our place we offer Real log cabins that sleep up to eight people. Some Cabins have showers and bathrooms, microwave's and fridge. Wash house (for all campers) with showers, toilets and sinks. Full hookups for trailers and motor-homes. Tent sites along the Sevier river. Laundry facilities. We are at the hub of the Paiute ATV Trail. Video rentals. Satellite TV Water activity rentals. Fishing right out of our back yard.

   

Bullion Creekside Retreat

1805 West Bullion Road
435-326-4412
blburrell@hotmail.com
Web Site Link

This beautiful mountain vacation retreat is located on Pine Creek in Bullion Canyon at the foot of the 12000 ft. Tushar Mountain Range. This new and luxurious 3 bedroom cabin is situated on a private 8 acres of prime wooded property along the stream. Sleeps seven comfortably with all the modern conveniences.

 

 

Copperbelt Cabins

2950 West Bullion Canyon Road
435-326-4205
copperbeltcabin@yahoo.com
Web Site Link

We welcome you to our spacious new cabin. Tastefully decorated in a western lodge style, there are many amenities for guests. Warm wood decor is incorporated throughout the cabin, and a welcoming fireplace greets guests when they enter the front door. Log beds with fluffy comforters provide a comfortable night's rest. The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling covered with milled aspen. This ceiling has two skylights where guests can sleep beneath the stars.

   

ATV Guided Adventures

P.O. Box 183
1-866-727-9024
or 435-326-2028
info@winkelmancabins.com
Web Site Link

   

Moore's Old Pine Inn

60 South State Street
Web Site Link

Utah's oldest historic hotel was established in 1882.  It has been totally renovated to meet your modern needs yet is historically preserved to feel the presence of past guests Zane Grey and Butch Cassidy!

 

   

Archer Sculpture

800-785-6531 or Fax 801-328-9150
Web Site Link

Exquisitely sculpted human form that expresses the rich diversity of human-kind Is the primary focus of Archer Sculpture. Warren Archer and associate Bambi Mounet create and produce sculpture of people rowing from newborn Infants to venerable old age. Whether heroic monument or delicate miniature: freestanding figure or wall-mounted relief sculpture; dynamic action or quiet repose; the work of Archer Sculpture conveys the beauty, grace, and dignity of humanity.

 

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Junction 84740

Originally settled in 1880 and known as City Creek, Junction is, appropriately, located at the junction of the East Fork and Sevier River.  The old Piute County Courthouse is an unmistakable local landmark.   Visit their Web site by clicking here.

Located on US 89, Junction is the county seat and the site of the Piute County Fair held every August. A jackpot roping event is held weekly at the fairground arena. The stately Piute County Courthouse, built in 1903 and used until 1997, is listed on the State and National Historical Record. Piute Lake State Park, located three miles northeast of Junction, has some of the best fishing in Utah. All services are available.  For more information click here.

   

Old Piute County Courthouse

21 N. Main

The Old Piute County County Courthouse is the most significant historic building in Piute County.  Built in 1903 from locally manufactured adobe, this wonderful building housed county office until 1997 and is now under private ownership. It can be readily view from the Utah Heritage Highway.

Annie's Antiques

80 S. Main Street: 435-577-2478
antiques@color-country.net

There are a lot of antique hunters who are going to be upset that we told you about Annie's Antiques.  Drop in this 1920's grain and storage building and see why!  Her collection of antiques, collectables, glassware and primitives is thoughtfully selected, professionally present and well priced.

Junction Motel

300 S. Main
435-577-2629

Junction Mini-Mart

15 S. Main: 435-577-2333
rentals@atvsandfun.com
Web Site Link

"JUNCTION MINI-MART" is a friendly convenience stop for townspeople and the traveler alike. The main place in Junction for gas and goodies and travel information. A great stop on your Heritage Highway experience. "JUNCTION MINI-MART" is the designated GAS STOP and the trail head for several access points on the world famous Paiute ATV Trails and connecting to the Fremont and Paunsagaunt Trails.

The town is small with lots of rich heritage. The employees at "JUNCTION MINI-MART" are always willing to be of help. We provide free parking, on the premises, for ATV trailers and vehicles, while you play.

We now rent ATV's from
Circleville ATV Rentals.

Featuring flame broiled burgers, and soft ice cream! We also have T-shirts, bandanas, gas cans, Coleman fuel, disposable cameras, film, pocket knives, fishing supplies, video rentals, and lots more.

We accept most major credit cards and supply All American fuel. Fuel now available 24 hours a day with pay at the pump credit card service.

Junction RV Park

145 W. Center Street
800-576-9980
rfarrar@pacbell.net
www.1horizon.net/rv

Description: Junction RV Park is a small (10 spaces) RV park in beautiful Junction, Utah. We're located just off scenic Highway 89 in south central Utah. There are 8 full hook up sites (5 with 50 amp service) and two 'boondock' spaces. Contact us for your group and reserve the entire property. Enjoy the Paiute ATV trail system using Junction RV Park as your home base. Enjoy all that this great area has to offer.

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Kingston 84743

The little tree-covered town of Kingston is interesting because of its unusual history where during the years 1878-1884, the people lived under the Mormon United Order. The old woolen mill, grist mill, etc., stood for many years but all were burned in a fire. Kingston is a beautiful area for picnicking, camping, hiking and fishing. The rock formations in the canyon are varied and interesting with many Indian caves to explore. The town of Kingston is a treat to visit. It is beautifully rural and has many historic and human interest sights. The crumbled remains of three open air dance halls in the County are reminders of the excitement and romance of the 1930 to 1950's. The open air dance hall just outside of Kingston was called "PURPLE HAZE."It has had some work done on it and has been used for dancing on special occasions through the years.    Visit their Web site by clicking here .

   

Southern Utah Horse Adventures

800 West 700 South
435-577-2680

We are not your typical Trail ride outfit.
Visit few places tourist ever see. We love to ride off the beaten path through the authentic wilderness of the past.

Go Fishing Mountain Lakes and Streams. You can fish dozens of hidden mountain lakes and streams, that are only accessible by foot or horseback.

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Circleville 84723

In 1864, Brigham Young sent fifty families to this farming community under the direction of Mormon Apostle Orson Hyde.  The town was named by a local settler and was once the capital city of Piute County.  Circleville lies in a pastoral setting along US 89, and is surrounded by rugged mountain plateaus. The Paiute ATV Trail runs through Circleville. All services are available.

Circleville boasts of their famous (or infamous), George LeRoy Parker better known as Butch Cassidy, who spent his youth there during the 1870's and 1880's and his boyhood home still stands, near U.S. 89, two miles south of town and in the summer months it is open for visitors. Piute County is Butch Cassidy Country in more ways than one, and here he is thought of with a little more kindness and tolerance than one might expect. It was in Circleville that he grew up, and here that he learned how to change cattle brands and evade the law.    Visit their Web site by clicking here.

Butch Cassidy Childhood Home

U.S. 89, 3 miles south of Circleville

Keep looking west after you leave Circleville headed south and you will see the famous outlaw, Butch Cassidy's boyhood ranch and cabin. If you stop by a local café or business, there's a good chance you will hear stories about Butch from the local folk.        

Butch Cassidy's Hideout

Motel & Cafe
339 S. Hwy 89: 435-577-2008 or 888-577-2008
butch@color-country.net

The year round escape that everyone is looking for, but few have yet to find! Hidden away among some of Utah's grandest mountains and prettiest scenery, Butch Cassidy's Hideout is the perfect retreat! Not only will you be relaxed from a good night's rest in our clean comfortable rooms that include cable T.V., a movie channel, and private phones, but you will also enjoy delicious country cooking from our on site cafe that is open 7 days a week.

   

Circleville RV Park and Campground

85 South Highway 89: 435-577-2437

Conveniently located just off of US Highway 89 in Circleville, Utah. We are right on the Paiute ATV Trails and and connecting to the Fremont and Paunsagaunt Trails. Just a short drive from some of the most spectacular scenery in the world, including Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, Zion, Lake Powell, and the majestic mountain ranges that are just outside your door. We offer the convenience of drive through ATVing, you can ride right through town and up to your RV.

We offer many conveniences for our guests and travelers just passing by, including a store with video rentals, a propane filling station, full RV Hook-Ups, guest laundry, and showers. With a gas station nearby and our store, where you can find everything you need for a great meal, you don't have to worry about stocking up before you get here. For those days you just don't feel like doing your own cooking there is a restaurant within walking distance, so that you can just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet of the valley.

   

The Station

151 W. Main: 435-577-2658
rentals@atvsandfun.com 
Web Site Link

"THE STATION" is a friendly convenience stop for townspeople and the traveler alike. The main place in Circleville for gas and goodies and travel information. A great stop on your Heritage Highway experience. "THE STATION" is the designated GAS STOP and the trail head for several access points on the world famous  Paiute ATV Trails and and connecting to the Fremont and Paunsagaunt Trails.

The town is small with lots of rich heritage. The employees at "THE STATION" are always willing to be of help. We provide free parking, on the premises, for ATV trailers and vehicles, while you play. We also have the only CAR WASH in PIUTE Co. - great for after those mountain treks. Brush and wand washing and waxing. Two bays available.

We now rent ATV's from
Circleville ATV Rentals.

   

Circleville ATV Rentals

193 West Main Circleville, Utah
435-577-2546
15 S. Main Junction, Utah:
435-577-2333
rentals@atvsandfun.com
Web Site Link

With locations in both scenic www.atvsandfun.com/ATV_rentals.htm">Junction we offer you the most continent way to rent your fun. Right on the Paiute ATV Trails and adjacent to the Fremont and Paunsagaunt Trails. We are your ATV rental location. Offering ATV Rentals as well as groceries, gasoline, ice cream, camping supplies and more we are here to help you plan your next adventure!

   

ATV Getaways, ATV Rentals

351 W.  400 S.: 435-577-2452 or fax 435-577-2441
rwe@atvgetaways.com
Web site Link

ATVGetaways is located in scenic Circleville Utah, right on the world famous Paiute ATV Trails and connecting to the Fremont and Paunsagaunt Trails. We are your ideal ATV Getaway destination. We are here to help you plan your next ATV Getaway!

 

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Panguitch 84759

Settled in 1864 by pioneers from across the mountains in Parowan, the town was originally knows as Fairview, but renamed Panguitch, an Indian word meaning "big fish" in honor of a nearby lake.  A well-known local legend tells of how the first settlers survived the initial winter by walking on quilts laid in the snow across the mountains to get supplies from Parowan.   Visit their Web site by clicking here.
For more information see: http://www.panguitch.org

Wm Prince Inn

185 South 300 East
435-676-2525

Stay in the first brick home built in Panguitch.  The facility is newly restored and filled with handmade quilts, antiques and heritage treasures. Sourdough waffles with buttermilk syrup is just one of our breakfast specialties.

Purple Sage Motel

132 E. Center: 1-800-241-6884
fullmerk@color-country.net

Panguitch's motor lodges are very much a part of their heritage. With newly renovated rooms, you can enjoy the beautiful, clean atmosphere along with the small town hospitality.  Make the Purple Sage Motel your home away from home as you tour Southern Utah's national parks.

Flying M Restaurant

614 N Main
435-676-8008

When you drive through Panguitch, you can help but feel like you are driving down yesterday's Main Street in your 1955 Chevy.  Part of that "yesterday" and still very much a part of today is the Flying M Restaurant.  It's getting hard to find that great old Mom and Pop restaurant these days, but that's what you find here...a great hometown meal and a nice gift shop as well.

Panguitch Anglers

21 North Main
435-676-8950
www.bigfish@color-country.net

Not only will you find some incredible fishing spots, but you will also find a friendly staff and one of the best-equipped fishing shops in the area.  Make sure you check out Vince's wooden carved fish and ducks as well as the work of several marvelous local artisans.

   

Paunsagaunt Wildlife Museum

250 E. Center Street, Panguitch, Utah
(435) 676-2500 May 1 - October 1
(702) 877-2664 October 1 - May 1
www.brycecanyonwildlifemuseum.com

Experience a true wildlife adventure as well as a magnificent collection of antique wagons, farm equipment, a water tower, woodcarvings and Indian artifacts. We also have a unique gift shop.

Open: May 1 - October 1
Admission: Adults $4.00 - Children 6 to 12 $2.50 - Children under 6 FREE
Group Rates: Group rates and bus parking available
Hours: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Daily

Panguitch Pioneer Museum

100 East and Center Street

Once used by local Mormon bishops to collect tithes and distribute good to the needy, the Panguitch Pioneer Museum, dedicated in 1907, now houses a museum where summertime visitors can enjoy a fine collection of pioneer artifacts.

Panguitch Historic Business District

1-800-444-6689, ext. 89
http://www.color-country.net/~pangstrt

The Panguitch Business District is one of Utah's best-preserved historic downtowns.  Many of the turn-of-the-century storefronts have been restored and today house a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants and lodging of interest to the heritage tourist.  For more information, visit their website at

Lee's Indian Store

83 N. Main: 435-676-2747

If you love the work of Native American artisans, this is the place for you.  Jewelry, baskets, pottery.... this shop has it all and a quality reputation as well.

Panguitch Walking Tour

Panguitch Visitor Center
805 N. Main
1-800-444-6689
http://www.panguitch.org

Call or stop by for this walking tour that includes 24 historic buildings, many constructed with Panguitch's famous "red brick".

Hales Art Gallery

63 North Main, Panguitch
435-676-2894, cell: 801-885-2870
www.vedahale.com: email: vedahale@yahoo.com

Cowboy Collectibles by CZR

21 No. Main Street: 435-676-8060
mrsczr@color-country.net

Specializing in Western Antiques and Cowboy Collectibles.  A wide selection of the Old West, including Horse Tack and Saddles.

Bronco Bobbi’s

37 North Main Street:  435-690-0044

WWW.broncobobbi.com

 

Specializing in Home Décor, Antiques and Women’s Clothing with a western influence.  Unique and made in the USA items are emphasized at this charming store – a REAL shopping experience.  Don’t forget to have a cup of Java at the Espresso Bar appropriately named “Rodeo Grounds”.

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Panguitch Lake

Panguitch Lake

18 miles southwest of Panguitch on Scenic Byway U-143: 1-800-444-6689

Know by Paiute Indians as "big fish", Panguitch Lake was settled in 1873 and has been a regional recreation center since the late 1870s.  People came in covered wagons with provisions to last a week for dances and horse races.  Come visit the historic old lodges and cabins that still surround the lake.   Visit their Web site by clicking here.

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Hatch 85735

Beginning in 1872, several the little towns of Proctor, Hatchtown, Castle and Johnson formed near Asay and Mammoth Creeks.  The settlers from these towns finally formed the single community of Hatch named after settler Meltior Hatch and his two wives.  Visit their Web site by clicking here.

Mugwumps

Center of Town

There's no way you can miss this red, white and blue antique store located right on U.S. Highway 89.  They carried an impressed selection of cabin and cowboy collectibles, folkware, beads, buttons, books and other cool old stuff.

Bryce Mountain Trading Post and Rock Shop

238 N Main Street
435-735-4354

Have you ever been to one of those places where the experience of being there was almost as good as the products they sell?  This is that kind of place.  You can buy anything from old bones to bone handled knives to bows and arrows, rocks to rock art, Indian jewelry and more. 

Tony's Outpost

182 South Main
435-735-4060

This is much more than another foodmart. The gift shop inside features local artisan Gene White' "Intursia" wooden mosaic animal creations as well as a selection of Olin Power pottery, Native American jewelry, signed rock art, and hand carved knives.  Tony's Outpost also carries a great selection of cowboy hats and western wear.

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