Escalante Ranger District

Facility · Utah ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Dixie National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,374 ft
Elevation

The Escalante Ranger district is known for its high mountain lakes and large stands of aspen trees. The majority of the district is located on high timbered plateaus with rolling hills and open meadows.

Lake along the East Boulder Creek Loop

Getting there

37.93100, -111.73700 · 37°55'51.6"N 111°44'13.2"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.42.82.92.51.80.62.32.71.92.41.82.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.7 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 Escalante Ranger District

Can you reserve a site at Escalante Ranger District?
No. Escalante Ranger District is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Escalante Ranger District

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

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