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Description.
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.
Park Information
- Acres
- 1350
- Elevation
- 5,800 ft.
- Park
Open - All Year
- Reservations
Accepted - Year
- Stay
Limit - 14 Days
- Total
Units - 22
- RV
Trailer Sites - 21
- Maximum
RV Length - 50 ft.
- Tent
Sites - 21
- Group
Camping
- Fees - call 800-322-3770
The
park also includes picnicking, group pavilion, drinking
water, modern rest rooms, showers, concession service
and waste disposal.
Some
of the activities include boating, fishing, swmming,
hiking, and watchable wildlife with biking and off-highway
vehicles nearby.
For
updated information regarding facilities for the physically
challenged, contact the park.
Camping Reservations.
Reservations may be made by calling Utah State Parks
and Recreation, 322-3770 in the Salt Lake City calling
area or toll-free 1-800-322-3770, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Individual campsite reservations
may be made from three days to 16 weeks in advance of
departure date. A $6 non-refundable reservation fee
will be charged for each site reserved. A $10 non-refundable
fee is charged for group sites and building rentals.
An additional reservation fee will be charged for any
changes to existing reservations. Visa, MasterCard and
personal checks are accepted. A $5 fee is charged for
an extra vehicle and is collected at the park.
Permits and Passes.
The Single Park Permit is $40 and allows the cardholder
and up to seven guests in the same private vehicle day-use
entrance into Escalante State Park. The permit is
valid for the current calendar year. The Five-Day
Pass is $15 and allows day-use entrance to most Utah state
parks for five consecutive days.
Escalante
State Park
710 North Reservoir Road
Escalante, Utah 84726-0350
(435) 826-4466
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