Escalante, UT

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Escalante featuring street scenes, tranquil scenes and desert views
Escalante featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
Escalante which includes street scenes and heritage architecture
Escalante showing desert views, a hotel and tranquil scenes
Escalante showing outdoor art
Use this humble town as a peaceful base for exploring the forest and lake in this immense region of canyons.

Escalante is a charming city in the midst of a picturesque forest and the otherworldly rock formations of Utah’s canyons. Its iconic red cliffs and valleys fill the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which has the largest land area of any U.S. monument. Bring the whole family to explore the scenic area via a series of postcard-pretty treks.

Get to know the local culture in this peaceful town and enjoy the views of sprawling fields and mountains. Stay at one of the roadside motels or hotels just off the main street. Admire the works of art on display in the Serenidad Gallery.

Take the Hole-in-the-Rock Road to access the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, which is composed of the Grand Staircase, the Kaiparowits Plateau and the Canyons of the Escalante. The staircase is known for its colorful cliffs, while the Escalante is made up of caves and jagged rocks.

Snap photos of some of the unusual rock formations, including the lined walls of Willis Creek, the Devil’s Garden and the various cliffs and arches. Go camping in Kodachrome Basin State Park and climb Canaan Peak for spectacular views of the surrounding forest and canyons.

Just northwest of Escalante is the Wide Hollow Reservoir in the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Rent a canoe or standup paddleboard to take out on the water. Chat with locals to hear about the haunting legends surrounding the park.

Note that the city takes its name from Franciscan missionary Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, who was part of the first European trip to Southern Utah. Find Escalante in Southern Utah’s Garfield County. It is 28 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of Boulder and 30 miles (48 kilometers) northeast of Henrieville. Fly to Salt Lake City International Airport and drive south for 285 miles (459 kilometers) to get here in about 5 hours.

Have a great outdoor vacation in and around Escalante, a tranquil town enclosed by mesmerizing peaks and canyon troughs.

Circle of Destination Motel

Circle of Destination Motel

2.5 out of 5
475 W Main St, Escalante, UT
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,263 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$3,263
NT$3,745 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Escalante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (632 reviews)
"Decent place"

Reviewed on 2025/8/5

Circle of Destination Motel
Canyon Country Lodge

Canyon Country Lodge

2.5 out of 5
760 E Highway 12, Escalante, UT
The price is NT$5,043 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$5,043
NT$5,788 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Escalante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"We were warmly welcomed; the room was quiet, clean and spacious. Would definitely go there again!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/29

Canyon Country Lodge
Ofland Escalante

Ofland Escalante

3 out of 5
2020 West UT-12, Escalante, UT
The price is NT$5,043 per night from Aug 11 to Aug 12
NT$5,043
NT$5,683 total
Aug 11 - Aug 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star holiday park in Escalante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (150 reviews)
"We loved the amenities but if you stay in an airstream it gets too cold at night so make sure you request extra blankets or a heater."

Reviewed on 2025/7/7

Ofland Escalante
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Escalante Grand Resort

Escalante Grand Resort

2 out of 5
680 W Main Street, Escalante, UT
Book a stay at this spa cabin in Escalante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (273 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay! Cabin and staff were great! We’ll definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/28

Escalante Grand Resort
Escalante Yurts

Escalante Yurts

2 out of 5
1605 North Pine Creek Rd., Escalante, UT
Book a stay at this spa campground in Escalante. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Grand Staircase-Escalante National ...
10/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"You definitely need your own transportation, there’s one restaurant that had really good food the Outlook, the property itself was wonderful nice relaxing Jan and Scott had breakfast for us every morning. It was very helpful of what to see while you were there.. I definitely recommend driving to ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/1

Escalante Yurts
Canyons of Escalante RV Park

Canyons of Escalante RV Park

3 out of 5
495 W Main St, Escalante, UT
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Escalante. Enjoy free parking, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews)
"the place was fine,just few restaurants/bars"

Reviewed on 2025/8/6

Canyons of Escalante RV Park
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