Places to Stay in Escalante, Utah

Why Escalante, Utah?

If you’re searching for places to stay in Escalante, Utah, you’re already thinking about the trip the right way. Escalante is a small town with a big backyard — Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, and some of the most dramatic slot canyons in the American Southwest are all within reach. Where you sleep matters, because the right basecamp makes the whole trip easier.

What’s Nearby

• Grand Staircase-Escalante NM — slot canyons, backcountry hiking, red rock
• Calf Creek Falls — 6-mile round trip to a 126-foot waterfall
• Bryce Canyon NP — ~75 miles west, famous for its hoodoos
• Capitol Reef NP — ~90 miles northeast, orchards and petroglyphs
• Hole-in-the-Rock Road — rugged scenic drive with slot canyon access
• Peek-a-boo & Spooky Gulch — two of Utah’s most iconic slot canyons

Breakfast Before You Go

Roasted Root Cafe, located steps from Escalante Canyon Inn, handles the most important part of any adventure day: a real meal before you leave. Coffee, a full breakfast, and an easy start — it’s one of the reasons guests come back.

Traveling with a Dog?

Both inns offer pet-friendly accommodations — harder to find in Southern Utah than you’d expect. Bring your hiking partner.

Our Two Escalante Locations