Recreation area

Hole in the Rock HWY12 Wayside

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

At the Hole in the Rock Highway 12 wayside stop you can admire the Straight Cliffs as they extend for 50 miles to the cliffs of the Colorado River.

Getting there

From Escalante, drive 6 miles east on Highway 12, the overlook is on your right.

Contact
435-826-5499

Activities

  • Accessible Facility or Activity

Nearby federal campgrounds

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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.