Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is located in beautiful southern Utah, just 44 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park. Hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, camp along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir, or rent a canoe and paddle on its clear waters. View fossils, petrified wood, fossilized dinosaur bones, and artifacts left by ancient Fremont Indians who inhabited this area nearly 1,000 years ago.
Park Hours: Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (summer) 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (winter) open year-round, closed Christmas and New Year's Day.
Day Visits: $5 day-use permit covers watercraft launches.
A $75 annual passes are available at the Escalante State Park Visitor Center.
Overnight Camping:
Main Campground: $16
Group Area: $50
Location: Escalante State Park is located one mile west of the town of Escalante on Utah 12.
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Contact Us
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
710 North Reservoir Road
Escalante, UT 84726
(435) 826-4466
parkcomment@utah.gov