Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park
Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 14, 2022

Small campground close to town

General: This small (26-site) campground is about two miles west of the small town of Escalante and 44 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park, situated along the shores of Wide Hollow Reservoir. 

Site Quality: The sites vary: some have very long pull-throughs, some have very small driveways, some are not quite level, and some have covered picnic tables while others do not. Sites A-D in the Lakeview section have water and electric. Site D is a very long pull-through and likely has the best view of the reservoir, however, there is a paved path that passes by it, so it is not as private as some others. Each site has a fire pit and a bbq grill. There is also a group site in the Lakeview section. The layout is a little wonky but once you drive through once or twice, you get the hang of it. 

Bathhouse: There is a small basic bathroom with a flush toilet and sink in the A-D loop and a larger one with showers that is more centrally located. Both were clean.

Activities/Amenities: There is a short but steep Petrified Forest Trail. I followed signage in a counterclockwise direction and it was very well marked until I reached the top and then…it wasn’t. I got lost twice and ended up backtracking the way I came. If you hike this, I recommend taking a map. There is also fishing and, in season, swimming in the reservoir. 

We had a pleasant but short (one night) stay at this campground, which was completely full on a Tuesday in late April so I would recommend reservations regardless of when you plan to visit.

SiteSite D Lakeview
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  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022
  • Review photo of Lake View Campground — Escalante State Park by Lee D., April 14, 2022