Established Camping
Calf Creek Campground
About
Bureau of Land Management
Calf Creek Campground is a desert oasis located within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The Recreation Area includes a 13-site campground, a day-use picnic area and a trailhead. The campground provides small sites nestled along Calf Creek on a first-come, first-served basis. Elevation 5400 ft. campsites in Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument. Self-guided interpretive trail to Calf Creek Falls (126 feet). 6 mile round trip.
Fee Info
Calf Creek Campground provides 13 campsites. They are first-come first-serve at $15.00 per campsite per night. Interagency Senior and Access Pass Holders receive 50% off camping fees.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Love love love
*the app says it’s closed for the season but I have just stayed there - it was full, new people arriving and the host on duty… *
Anyway … the campground is tucked away at the bottom of the canyon which protects it well from the wind. I was there on a windy day in Escalante and it was perfectly quiet down there, even though I could hear the wind ravage the trees up at the top of the mountains. Site #2 is the best kept secret of this place - people tend to pass it because parking is weird but it’s worth it! extreme privacy. So pretty, close to the trails and overall a positive experience. The price is $15 and firewood is $5. They should just make it a combo.
Outstanding
Loved the hike and spot 6 was right on creek. Loaded with trout
Great riverside camping
This is one of those "blink-and-you'll-miss-it" spots off of the highway. I was driving by and took a chance, and I'm glad I did. I managed to snag one of the last of the dozen or so campsites during the week of Labor Day. Calf Creek runs through the middle of the campground, and about half of the campsites have direct access to the water. It's almost like having a pool in your backyard.
The rearmost sites require you to ford the creek, so if you have a lightweight or a low-clearance vehicle like mine, you might not want to chance it. Lots of folks use the campground road to access the hiking trail, so be aware that if you camp before the ford you'll see a ton of foot traffic during the day. The canyon is pretty steep and that has the effect of making it chilly in the morning until the sun comes up over the rim (which happens later than you think). Very chill staff and a quiet place to spend the night.
Location
Calf Creek Campground is located in Utah
Directions
Calf Creek Recreation Area Campground is located 15 Miles east of Escalante UT on Highway 12. From Escalante go 15 miles east on UT 12.
Coordinates
37.79528354 N
111.41338682 W