Calf Creek Recreation Area Day Use Site

About Calf Creek Recreation Area Day Use Site

This lovely 6 mile moderate hike begins at the Calf Creek campground, located 15 miles east of Escalante. Stunning any time of the year, the trail winds through a lush and colorful canyon with beavers, life-size pictographs, granaries, oak trees and prickly pear to an amazing 126-foot waterfall fed by springs all year round. A fee of $5 is charged per vehicle. Reservations cost $75 per day for the day use site. No overnight camping. Reservations are accepted any day accept for Holidays and holiday weekends.

How to Get There

Calf Creek Recreation Area is located 15 miles east of Escalante UT. On Highway 12.

Plan Your Visit to Calf Creek Recreation Area Day Use Site

Heading to Calf Creek Recreation Area Day Use Site? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)