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.
Red Flag Warning issued June 10 at 10:07AM MDT until June 10 at 10:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 484 Tavaputs Plateau, Fire Weather Zone 489 San Rafael Swell, Fire Weather Zone 493 Central Utah Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 494 Henry Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 496 Color Country Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 498 Grand Staircase. * WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
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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