Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
- Status
- Status not postedOpen 24 hours
- Entrance fee
- $10 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- stateparks.utah.gov(435) 826-4466
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 1,349 acres, Escalante Petrified Forest State Park lies in Garfield County, about 44 miles east of Panguitch.
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and showers.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Open 24 hours | ||
| Visitor center | Not stated | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Park hours: Open 24/7, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. NO GATE
Holiday Closures: Christmas and New Year’s Day
Visitor Center/ Museum: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Denver).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day-Use Fees: Standard Day-Use Fee — Per vehicle | $10 |
| Day-Use Fees: Utah Resident Senior Day-Use — Age 62 and older, per vehicle (resident) | $5 |
| Day-Use Fees: Commercial Groups — Per person | $5 · bus |
| No hookups. | $30 |
| Includes water and electric hookups. | $40 |
| Camping Fees: Full Hookup Sites (Wide Hollow Loops B and C) — Per night. | $60 |
| Electricity at site, water nearby. | $30 |
| Overflow parking in day-use if needed. | $15 |
| Not included in camping fees. | $15 |
| Campground Services: Non-Camper Shower Fee — Day-use fee for vehicle + | $5 · person |
| Campground Services: Non-Camper Shower Fee — Day-use fee for vehicle + | $5 · person |
| Vehicles 5-10 cost | $15 |
| No generators. | $100 |
| Standard day-use fees apply per vehicle. | $75 |
Official wording
Day-Use Fees: Standard Day-Use Fee — Per vehicle: $10 Day-Use Fees: Utah Resident Senior Day-Use — Age 62 and older, per vehicle: $5 Day-Use Fees: Commercial Groups — Per person: $5 Day-Use Fees: School Field Trips — Special rates can be negotiated by calling the Park Manager.: Negotiable Camping Fees: Standard Sites (Loop A) — Per night. No hookups.: $30 Camping Fees: Partial Hookup Sites (Loop A) — Per night. Includes water and electric hookups.: $40 Camping Fees: Full Hookup Sites (Wide Hollow Loops B and C) — Per night.: $60 Camping Fees: Tent Sites (Wide Hollow Loop B) — Per night. Electricity at site, water nearby.: $30 Camping Fees: Second Camping Unit Fee — Per night, charged upon arrival. Overflow parking in day-use if needed.: $15 Campground Services: Dump Station Fee — Per use. Not included in camping fees.: $15 Campground Services: Non-Camper Shower Fee — Day-use fee for vehicle + $5 per person. (Showers closed mid-Nov to mid-Mar).: Vehicle Day-Use + $5 Group Overnight Camping: Lake View Group Campsite — Per night base rate (covers up to 4 vehicles). 50 people max, 10 vehicles max. Vehicles 5-10 cost $15/night. 20 Amp outlets/water at pavilion. No generators.: $100 Group Day-Use: Group Day-Use Pavilion — Per day (8 AM to 8 PM). 80 people max. First-come, first-serve unless reserved. Standard day-use fees apply per vehicle.: $75
Utah park passes
- Annual Day-Use Pass (Standard) — $125. Day-use entrance for cardholder + up to 7 guests in one private vehicle, 12 months; Utah residents only; excludes Jordan River OHV SP, This Is The Place Heritage Park and the $2 Antelope Island causeway fee Details
- Senior Annual Pass (65+) — $65. As above, Utah residents 65+ Details
- Veterans with Disabilities Honor Pass — Free. Day-use for qualifying Utah veterans + up to 7 guests in the same vehicle Details
- Digital Day-Use Pass — varies by park. Single-day entry for 1 private vehicle (up to 8 people), valid on the calendar date of purchase Details
From the Utah state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-322-3770
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Park amenities list: Pets on leash
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites (Loop A) $30 Per night. No hookups. | — | — | |
| Partial Hookup Sites (Loop A) $40 Per night. Includes water and electric hookups. | — | Partial Hookup Sites (Loop A) | — |
| Full Hookup Sites (Wide Hollow Loops B and C) $60 Per night. | — | Full Hookup Sites (Wide Hollow Loops B and C) | — |
| Tent Sites (Wide Hollow Loop B) $30 Per night. Electricity at site, water nearby. | — | — | |
| Second Camping Unit Fee $15 Per night, charged upon arrival. Overflow parking in day-use if needed. | — | — | |
| Non-Camper Shower Fee Vehicle Day-Use + $5 Day-use fee for vehicle + $5 per person. (Showers closed mid-Nov to mid-Mar). | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping
Reserve in Advance: Reservations can be made up to 4 months in advance for campsites and 1 year for the group site.
Make a reservation
Campground:
- Wide Hollow Campground is open.
- Restrooms and showers in Loop A are open.
- All campsites have a fire pit and a picnic table.
- The park has a sewer dump station and potable water for an additional charge of $15.
- Generator use is not allowed in the campground.
- Disconnect camper hoses at night to prevent damaging equipment if temps drop to freezing.
- Sites accommodate one camping unit and a maximum of eight people. A camping unit is a vehicle and one tent, one trailer, or one camper, not a combination or multiple of the above.
- Some sites can accommodate more than one camping unit. The charge for a second camping unit is $15 per night to be paid on arrival.
Firewood: 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.
Campground Map
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
HikingBikingBoatingCampingFishingRanger and interpretive programsCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingSwimming
Swimming
Camp along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir, swim or rent a kayak or paddleboard to play and explore on its clear waters. Hike along park nature trails through a petrified forest, but remember to take only photographs. Some say the petrified wood is haunted and removing a piece brings the taker nothing but bad luck. Watch this and decide for yourself!
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Visitor center
- Restaurant or food service
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Fish cleaning station
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Panguitch — about 44 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.7862, -111.6309
- Phone
- (435) 826-4466
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Utah State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Sep 21, 2026
- Utah State Parks WordPress REST API, custom post type 'parks', top-level posts with acf.page_type = 'parent' (50 = 46 state parks + 4 State Monuments)
- Wikidata
- Photo: Escalante-662636 (23958691249).jpg — CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication), www.Pixel.la Free Stock Photos
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology