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Drive about five hours south of Salt Lake City and you'll eventually come across the humble town of Escalante. This small town might not seem like it has much to offer. However, this quaint locale is home to a special destination for outdoor enthusiasts: Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. The park, located next door to the Wide Hollow Reservoir, is a great place to spend a few nights. In the flat, rocky, and forested land that surrounds the area, you'll be able to relax far away from the noise of the city.

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Getting Outdoors

An excellent hiking trail network meanders through Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Most of these trails are relatively short, looping around each other in this small park. One of the most noteworthy trails is the Petrified Forest Trail. This mile-long loop takes you through lava flows that are frozen in time with petrified wood surrounding the land.

Camping at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

When it comes to camping with an RV at smaller parks, you might be concerned about there not being any space for your RV. Thankfully, you're in luck when you choose to go camping at Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, as long as your RV is 40 feet in length or less. The park's two campgrounds offer a mix of pull-through and back-in sites equipped with water and electric hookups. You can choose between 30 and 50-amp service.

Exploring the Area

During your Escalante Petrified Forest State Park camping excursion, you'll want to explore the surrounding area. There are plenty of attractions, museums, and monuments near the state park that are worth your time. The museum at Anasazi State Park is home to one of the largest Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) villages west of the Colorado River, making it well worth the drive 30 miles northeast to Boulder.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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Recent RV rental reviews in Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Cathy L.

September, 2024

Callie was great and we had a super time!!
Mary D.

September, 2024

We had a great weekend! Camper was perfect inside and out. Mike was great also. He made the pickup seamless. And was available to answer any questions we had.
Daniel W.

August, 2024

Great communication on pick up and drop off.
Can’t wait for our next adventure!

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