Entrance Closure: The Bailey Wash entrance of the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is closed due to flood damage. The park is still open and accessible via the main entrance. This alert will be removed once the Bailey Wash entrance reopens. (Updated 11/02/2026)
Camp along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir, swim or rent a kayak or paddleboard to play and explore on its clear waters. Hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, but remember to take only photographs. Some say the petrified wood is haunted and removing a piece brings the taker nothing but bad luck. Watch this and decide for yourself!
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Park hours: Open 24/7, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. NO GATE
Visitor Center/ Museum: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Holiday Closures: Christmas and New Year’s Day
Phone: 435-826-4466
Management
Park Manager: Chad Jones
Activities
Biking
Boating
Camping
Fishing
Hiking
JR. Ranger
Kayak
Picnicking
Swimming
Amenities
Beach Access
Boat Launch
Drinking Water
Electricity
Fire Pits
Fish Cleaning
Gift Shop
Grill
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Parking
Pets Allowed
Picnic tables
Ranger Station
Rentals
Restrooms
Showers
Sewage Disposal
Visitor Center
Water In Site
Lodging
Hookups-Full
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RV
Tent Pad
Water In Site
Park Gallery
