Best camping near Escalante
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Escalante, Utah — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Posey Lake Campground
Good
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Posey Lake Campground is a beautiful camping area located in the state of Utah. Situated amidst scenic surroundings, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 83 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Posy Lake
Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Posy Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Utah. This serene camping spot offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. The…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 83 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Blue Spruce
Good
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Blue Spruce Camping Area in Utah offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and easy access to nearby activities such as hiking, fishing, and mountain biking. The…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Blue Spruce Campground
Good
16.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Blue Spruce Campground is located in the beautiful Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah. The campground boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains and is close to several…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 86 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Barker Recreation Area
Good
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
The Barker Recreation Area camping area is located in the state of Utah. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 75 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Barker Reservoir Area
Good
18.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 79°F
Barker Reservoir Area is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of Utah. This camping area offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 73 things to do within 15 mi
86Elite
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#7
Pine Lake
Good
19.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Comfortable day · high 86°F
Pine Lake camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Utah. Situated amidst the stunning natural beauty of the region, this camping area offers a range of…
Why 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Escalante State Park
Fair
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Escalante Petrified Forest State Park in Utah offers a small, established campground with 22 sites (some with RV hookups) near Wide Hollow Reservoir. Reservations are recommended…
Why 80: live conditions (fair) · 110 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Escalante Outfitters Campground
Fair
2.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Escalante Outfitters Campground in Escalante, Utah offers established campsites (no dispersed camping), with easy online reservations and a modest nightly fee. Amenities include…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 105 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#10
Hole in the Rock - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Fair
3.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Hole In The Rock campground, located in the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah, offers a unique camping experience amidst stunning natural beauty. While the…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#11
Little Spencer Flat Dispersed - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Fair
8.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
The Little Spencer Flat Dispersed Grand Staircase Nat Mon Camping Area is a rustic campground located in Garfield County, Utah. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the Grand…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 104 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#12
Calf Creek
Fair
10.2 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Calf Creek camping area in Utah offers beautiful surrounding views with opportunities to hike to the nearby Calf Creek Falls. The campground amenities include potable water, fire…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 154 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#13
Calf Creek Recreation Area
Fair
10.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Calf Creek Recreation Area Campground is located in the Escalante watershed of Utah, and offers stunning views of the surrounding area. The campground is situated near the Calf…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 157 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#14
Harris Wash - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Fair
13.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Harris Wash is a popular camping area located within the Grand Staircase National Monument in Utah. This serene campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your camping…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 73 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
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#15
Durffey Mesa Dispersed - Burr Trail Rd - Grand Staircase Nat Mon
Fair
14.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Heat advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Durffey Mesa Dispersed Camping along Burr Trail Road in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument offers free, first-come dispersed camping—no reservations, permits, or fees…
Why 78: live conditions (fair) · 162 things to do within 15 mi
78Top-rated
Camping near Escalante
The Escalante area has 17 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Escalante
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
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