Can you reserve a site at Boynton Overlook Wayside?

No. Boynton Overlook Wayside is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Boynton Overlook Wayside

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument · Open Access

5,553 ft
Elevation

Boynton Overlook gives visitors a bird's eye view of the riparian area along the meandering Escalante River. The overlook was named for John Boynton, a cattle man caught in a confrontation over a woman that ended with murder in 1878. Today, the overlook serves as a welcome stop to experience the sights and sounds of the Escalante River Canyon.

Getting there

From Escalante, drive 13 miles east on Highway 12. The Overlook is sandwiched between sandstone domes on the left.

37.77282, -111.42211 · 37°46'22.2"N 111°25'19.6"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	44	53	60	68	79	84	81	74	62	49	39
Low °F	21	25	31	36	45	54	61	60	52	41	30	21
Precip in	1.1	1.1	0.9	0.5	0.7	0.4	1.1	1.7	1.6	1.4	0.6	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Boynton Overlook Wayside

Can you reserve a site at Boynton Overlook Wayside?: No. Boynton Overlook Wayside is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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