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 July 20 at 12:15PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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 includes recent burn scars such as Cottonwood, Silver King, Forsyth, France Canyon, Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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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