Recreation area

Dance Hall Rock Historic Site

Bureau of Land Management · Escalante · Utah — managed by Bureau of Land Management

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Dance Hall Rock is a large sandstone amphitheater located 42 miles down the Hole-in-the-Rock Road. On their way to establish a settlement, Mormon pioneers in 1879-80 spent two months waiting for a road to be built to the Colorado River. Dance was an important part of Mormon society, and the good acoustics of the natural stone amphitheater appealed to the pioneers.

Getting there

From Escalante, drive east on Highway 12, 6 miles to the Hole-In-The-Rock Rd. Turn right and continue 36.5 miles to Dance Hall Rock.

Contact
435-826-5499

Activities

  • HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.