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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, Escalante, UT

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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

A Utah state park with a reservoir, petrified wood trails, camping, and water recreation.

Escalante, UT

About Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

This Utah state park centers on Wide Hollow Reservoir, where visitors can camp, swim, and rent kayaks or paddleboards. Nature trails wind through a petrified forest, and the park asks guests to leave the wood in place. The park is listed as open around the clock, though its visitor center and museum close for the winter. Day-use fees are charged per vehicle, and the park offers camping sites with varying hookups. The Bailey Wash entrance has been closed for flood damage, while the main entrance stays open.

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