Current Conditions
Last Updated: DEC 8, 2025
Learn more about other Utah State Parks boat ramp conditions HERE.
Day-Use: Open 9 am to 8 pm daily. Welcome to Fall in southern Utah! The trail can be muddy, hot, cold, icy, wet, and or dry. Be prepared with clothing and equipment appropriate for the conditions and for those conditions to change quickly. As always, bring water. Your dog is allowed on the trail as long as they are fully controlled on a leash, and they are cleaned up after. If they poop, you scoop and must pack it out. Do not leave bags on the trail to be picked up on your way back down.
Visitor Center: Closed for the Winter, We will open full time in March. To report an issue or to request an appointment to see the VC, email us at Escalante@utah.gov
Museum. Closed for the Winter, We will open full time in March. To report an issue or to request an appointment to see the museum, email us at Escalante@utah.gov
Average Temperatures: Highs in the 40’s and lows in the 10’s. Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment.
Campground: Wide Hollow Campground is open. Restrooms and Showers in Loop A are closed for the winter. Click on the red button above and to the right to make reservations up to 4 months in advance. All campsites have a fire pit and a picnic table. Firewood must be harvested in Utah. Please don’t bring firewood from out of the area to prevent transporting invasive species and diseases. It is the law. We have firewood here to purchase. The park has a sewer dump station and potable water for an additional fee of $15. Generators use is not allowed in the campground. Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment.
16 Standard sites. Dry camping in Loop A. Most can support a small RV all will support tents. Surrounded by mature shady trees and have a nice view of the lake and the cliffs. No generators allowed. $30 per night. The park has an RV sewer dump station and potable water for an additional fee of $15. The loop A Restrooms and Showers are closed for the winter. Group site and Visitor Center restrooms remain open year round. Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment.
7 partial hookup sites. These are in Loop A and come with RV electricity (20, 30, and 50 amps) and water. These sites support medium-sized RVs and tents. $40 per night. The park has a sewer dump station and potable water for an additional fee of $15. The Restrooms and Showers are closed for the winter. Group site and Visitor Center restrooms remain open year round. Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment.
29 Full hookup sites. Premium sites in loops B and C with a great view of Wide Hollow Reservoir, Escalante canyons, and Powell Point. Pull-through, and back-in sites with plenty of space between sites for privacy, peace, and quiet. Each site has a Shade shelter, table, firepit, paved parking, 20, 30, and 50 amp power, potable water, and sewer. $60 per night. Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment.
6 Walk-in tent sites. A very short hike takes you into a cove dedicated to tent campers. Each site has a shade shelter with electricity, generous tent space, a fire pit, and a picnic table. With the exception of T-1, you will not be able to park your car at the site. You do have to walk a short way to your site. The farthest site is about 225 feet from the parking lot. Site T-1 is an ADA accesable site. $30 per night.
The Lake: The kayak and paddleboard rental program is closed for the season.
Launch Ramp: Launch at your own risk.
Water Temperature: ~35°F
Water Level: 30% and rising.
Fishing Conditions: http://wildlife.utah.gov/hotspots/