Grand Staircase-Escalante
National Monument
Camping
This page contains information on camping within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in Utah.
There are numerous public and private campgrounds in the area. Dispersed car camping is permitted in some areas within the Monument. A backcountry permit is required. Check at a Visitor Center for camping options.
- Campers must follow Leave No Trace principles.
- See our Camping Tips.
Campgrounds
Deer Creek Campground
Located six miles east of Boulder on the Burr Trail road.
- This is a BLM facility.
- See Precautions.
- The Burr Trail is paved to the entrance of the campground, 6.3 miles from Boulder, then it is dirt.
- The Burr Trail is not recommended for trailer traffic due to numerous sharp curves. A trailer turnaround is nonexistent.
- There is fishing, hiking, and picnicking along Deer Creek.
White House Trailhead Campground
- Open year-round.
- See Precautions
Backcountry Camping
Camping along some roads is permitted in developed or existing camping areas. Along other roads there is dispersed camping permitted in previously disturbed or existing camping areas that are no more than 50 feet off of the road. In other areas camping is permitted in disturbed areas outside of the posted boundaries of Wilderness Study Areas. Do not camp at trailheads or disturb vegetation. Contact one of the Visitor Information Centers for more information.
Overnight permits are required within the Monument for all overnight car camping or backpacking. Permits are free of charge and may be obtained at any of the Visitor Information Centers, information kiosks, or at developed trailheads.
Campfires
Campfires in developed campgrounds are allowed only in fire grates, fire pits, or fire pans. Fire pans are recommended in areas where dispersed camping is allowed. Wood collection is prohibited in developed campgrounds or along certain roads. Campfires are not allowed below the rims in the Escalante Canyons, Paria/Hackberry Canyons, or on No Mans Mesa. Campfires are prohibited in archaeological sites, rock shelters, or alcoves Monument-wide. Camp stoves are encouraged for use throughout the Monument.
Precautions
Most of the roads are dirt and are impassable when wet. Have plenty of gasoline in your vehicle, and take food, water and emergency supplies. Backcountry camping is permitted.
- For more information call 801-826-5499.
Additional Camping Sites
There are numerous camping opportunities around the periphery of the monument.
