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Calf Creek Recreational Area
Nestled in southern Utah is a little known Bureau of Land Management (BLM) campground known as Calf Creek. Located among sandstone cliffs, this quaint little campground's main attraction is a trail that leads to a 200 foot waterfall. The trail is fairly level and travels along rock and sand beside Calf Creek.
Along the way on this 2.75 mile hike (round trip 5.5 miles) you see Anasazi petroglyphs and storage rooms that are fascinating. You sign in at the trailhead and there is a small trail guide that explains the total area back to the falls including plant life and wildlife.
This is a fantastic area to see while in the area of Bryce Canyon and Capital Reef National Parks in southern Utah. Just east of Bryce Canyon National Park on State Road 20 there are some great areas to see. Just before the town of Escalante is Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. About 15 miles east of Escalante, is where Calf Creek Campgrounds and Recreational area is located.
The campground is fully operational 01 Apr through 31 Oct each year. Day use group reservations are accepted during this time. To reserve the day use area, call 1-800-280-2255.
| Open | Close | Sites | Dump Station | Laundry | Showers | Groceries | Service Station | Fee |
| All Year | 13 | No | No | No | No | No | $ 7.00 |
| Campsite units | Day use picnic sites |
| Group picnic area | Drinking water |
| Individual Campsites | Rest Rooms |
| Group Area | Volleyball court |
| Paved road and parking area | Swinging foot bridge |
| Hiking Trail to lower Calf Creek Falls |
01 Nov - 31 Mar - individual campsites area available. However, the drinking water is shut off and the only restroom facility is a pit toilet.
RV, Large Vehicle or Low Clearance Vehicle Information
It is possible to turn a trailer around in the main parking area, or by driving around the campground loop. The campground loop makes a ford crossing through Calf Creek which normally does not present a problem for most vehicles and trailers, but may be a problem for some low clearance or oversized vehicles or trailers. Vehicles over 25 feet are not recommended.
| Use | Fee |
| Day Use Only | $ 2.00 per vehicle or .50 per person for tour buses and vans. |
| Individual Campsites | $ 7.00 per night per vehicle. First come first serve, no reservations. $ 3.50 for additional vehicle. |
| Group Area | 10 vehicle limit |
| Day Use Group Reservations | $ 30.00 for 50 to 100 people |
Reservations accepted for group area day use only. No RVs at group area. No reservations are accepted for holiday weekends.
Other interesting things to see and do while in the area:
Anasazi Village State Park
Boynton Arch
Burr Trail Road
Grand Staircase - Escalante National Monument
Escalante Natural Bridge
Hell's Backbone Road - a dirt road drive that will knock your socks off - not for the faint hearted!
Hole-In-The-Rock Road
Phipps Arch
For more information write or call:
| Escalante Interagency Office 755 West Main PO Box 246 Escalante, Utah 84726-0246 1-435-826-5499 |
Winter Hours 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Fri Mid November - mid March |
Summer Hours 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sun - Sat Mid March - Mid November |
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