Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Escalante State Park features colorful deposits of mineralized wood and dinosaur bones. The 130-acre Wide Hollow Reservoir on the park's boundary adds water recreation and fishing. OHV riding areas are closeby. The park is located 1.5 miles from the quiet western town of Escalante off State Route 12. Facilities include a visitor center, 22-unit campground, modern rest rooms with showers, sanitary disposal station and interpretive trail.

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park Information

Acres - 1,350
Elevation - 5,800 ft.
Park Open - All Year
Reservations Accepted - Year
Stay Limit - 14 Days
Vault Toilets
Biking
Total Units - 22
RV Trailer Sites - 21
Maximum RV Length - 50 ft.
Tent Sites - 21
Camping Fee - $16
Group Camping - Group camping - $50
Day-use Fee - $6
Picnicking

Group Pavilion
Drinking Water
Modern Rest Rooms
Showers
Waste Disposal
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Hiking
Biking Nearby
Off-Highway Vehicles Nearby
Watchable Wildlife
Winter Activities - Fishing, camping
Concession Service

Information about fees, reservations, and regulations.

For updated information regarding facilities for the physically challenged, contact the park.

Escalante State Park
710 North Reservoir Road
Escalante, Utah 84726-0350
(435) 826-4466

Information Courtesy of Utah State Parks and Recreation

Additional Information...

For more information about the surrounding area:

Garfield County Travel Council at 435-676-1160 or 800-444-6689
Escalante/Boulder Chamber of Commerce at 435-826-4810