Explore Escalante

The Best of Rural America

Escalante, Utah

"The Last Frontier"

  • the last place in the U.S. to depend on mules and horses to carry mail.
  • the last river in the continental U.S. to be discovered and named - the Escalante
  • the last major wagon train in the continental U.S. went down Hole-In-The-Rock road

"Escalante isn't the end of the world, but you can see the end of the world from there".   

Author Unknown

Plan your trip with Escalante as your base and spend 5 glorious days exploring the most remote sections of Utah.

Our 19 sample adventures are designed for every type of visitor from the road tripper to the avid hiker.  Click on Itineraries for help in deciding how many days you should stay.

"You can see Bryce Canyon in a day - Escalante takes a lifetime."

 

 

Kid Crazy -

Hiking Calf Creek

Picnic at Devil's Garden

Fishing at Wide-Hollow Reservoir

Rest Stop - play Frisbee at City Park on the lush lawn

Canyon Country - cold drinks and fruit snacks

Ice Cream Cones - at the Escalante Frosty Shop

Playground - Escalante Elementary School (during holidays and summer)