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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Hunt for dinosaur fossils and petrified trees in the Utah desert
Itâs all about the adventure at Escalante. Go boating on the reservoir, or fish for rainbow trout and bluegill. Be sure to bring your hiking shoes â the best way to explore is on foot.
Step back in time on the Petrified Forest Trail. It winds past ancient lava flows and petrified wood thatâs over a million years old. Looking for a challenge? The Sleeping Rainbows Trail offers scrambling and climbing opportunities.
In the visitor center, examine fossilized dinosaur bones and plant and marine fossils. You can even see an entire petrified tree â roots and all. Interpretive exhibits explain local Fremont Indian history.
Two campgrounds provide plenty of places to sleep during your visit. Lake View offers spots for RVs, with hookups. At Wide Hollow, you'll find tent spots. Both areas offer showers and water t
It’s all about the adventure at Escalante. Go boating on the reservoir, or fish for rainbow trout and bluegill. Be sure to bring your hiking shoes — the best way to explore is on foot.
Step back in time on the Petrified Forest Trail. It winds past ancient lava flows and petrified wood that’s over a million years old. Looking for a challenge? The Sleeping Rainbows Trail offers scrambling and climbing opportunities.
In the visitor center, examine fossilized dinosaur bones and plant and marine fossils. You can even see an entire petrified tree — roots and all. Interpretive exhibits explain local Fremont Indian history.
Two campgrounds provide plenty of places to sleep during your visit. Lake View offers spots for RVs, with hookups. At Wide Hollow, you'll find tent spots. Both areas offer showers and water to keep you comfortable.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park
Wake up surrounded by petrified wood forests and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument when you spend the night at Escalante Petrified Campground. Deep, winding slot canyons veer off in all directions, rainbow-striped petrified wood flanks all the trails, and you can even see fossilized dinosaur bones! And the best part of these sites? You’r Read more...
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The ideal time to visit Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer months can be hot, so if you're visiting then, be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection. Winters are cold, and some facilities may be closed, so check ahead for seasonal hours.
Read more...When to go
The ideal time to visit Escalante Petrified Forest State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer months can be hot, so if you're visiting then, be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection. Winters are cold, and some facilities may be closed, so check ahead for seasonal hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I go boating at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park?
Yes, you can go boating at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park.
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