Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Open year-round. Restrooms and showers in Loop A are operational. Historic drought conditions in effect; conserve water while in the park. Generator use is prohibited in the campground. Park closed on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 1:04PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
Moisture associated with the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will impact Utah this weekend bringing widespread rainfall totals ranging from 2-4". Some highly localized amounts to 6-8" are also possible, particularly across terrain-favored locations in southwestern Utah, the Book Cliffs, and Bear River Range. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park sits 1.5 miles west of the town of Escalante on Utah Highway 12, offering camping on the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir. The campground has 52 sites across multiple loops, including tent-only sites, standard dry camping, partial hookups with water and electric, and full hookups with sewer. Sites accommodate RVs and trailers up to 78 feet, with both pull-through and back-in configurations available. The park combines water recreation with geology, featuring a petrified forest with mineralized wood dating back millions of years. Trails wind through colorful petrified wood deposits and offer scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The reservoir supports fishing, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with boat launch and equipment rentals available. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grate. Modern facilities include ADA-accessible restrooms, hot showers, drinking water stations, and a dump station. A visitor center provides interpretive programs about the area's natural history.
Directions
From Escalante, UT, drive 1.5 miles west on Highway 12, then turn north onto Reservoir Road and continue to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 - $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 118ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 78ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 826-4466 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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