Escalante Petrified Forest State Park

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park offers a variety of recreational activities for all ages. The famous petrified wood is colored red, white, and black from mineralization and offers a glimpse into geological history– the park dates back to the dinosaur era! The petrified forest is located at Wide Hollow Reservoir, which offers camping, swimming, kayaking, and picnicking on its small but striking shore. Don’t forget to explore the Petrified Forest Trail and Sleeping Rainbows Trail for an unforgettable experience!

Directions:

Escalante Petrified Forest State Park, 710 Reservoir Rd, Escalante, UT 84726

Important Information: 

• The Petrified Forest is a state park which means there are fees associated with entrance. Day use entrance fees are $10. For additional information check outthis website. 
• The state park is open daily throughout the year aside from Christmas and New Year’s Day. 
• The park has campsites with facilities and RV hookups. 
• The visitor center offers an in-depth look into the history of the park as well as exhibits depicting the area’s settlement. 
• Sleeping Rainbows Trail is an incredible and short .8 mile hike that showcases shining petrified wood that resembles rainbows in the sun.