Escalante Yurts
Escalante Yurts provides a unique and memorable lodging experience unlike any other. Surround yourself with peace and solitude in the beauty and nature nestled in the trees and hollows of beautiful red rock country in Southern Utah. Escalante National Monument is at your fingertips with just a short drive you can access Calf Creek Falls, Spooky and Peeka-Boo Slot Canyons, Devil’s Garden, and Hell’s Backbone Bridge to name a few.
After a day of hiking and sightseeing, come back to your luxurious yurt and pamper yourself. Enjoy the evening with your own outdoor seating or make s’mores at one of the fire pits. And star-gazing is mandatory and breakfast is provided daily. Located along Utah’s scenic Byway voted the 2nd most beautiful scenic byway in the world; Escalante Yurts is the perfect base for your adventures in red rock country.
Aspen
The Aspen is one of our spacious 450 square-foot yurts. It comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests with a King-sized canopy bed, and a pull-out sofa sleeper. Please note that this Yurt is equipped with a gas grill, but not a kitchenette. Enjoy the quiet and serene outdoors in a true glamping style.
Willow
The Willow is one of our spacious 450 square-foot yurts. It comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests with a King-sized canopy bed, and a pull-out sofa sleeper. Please note that this Yurt is equipped with a gas grill, but not a kitchenette. Enjoy the quiet and serene outdoors in a true glamping style.
Ash
The Ash is one of our spacious 450 square-foot yurts. It comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests with a King-sized canopy bed, and a pull-out sofa sleeper. Please note that this Yurt is equipped with a gas grill, but not a kitchenette. Enjoy the quiet and serene outdoors in a true glamping style.
Cedar
The Cedar is one of our larger, 900 square-foot yurts. It comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests with a maximum of 8 as per fire codes. This Yurt includes a kitchenette and a loft! Enjoy the quiet and serene outdoors in a true glamping style.
Cottonwood
The Cottonwood is one of our larger, 900 square-foot yurts. It comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests with a maximum of 8 as per fire codes. This Yurt includes a kitchenette and a loft! Enjoy the quiet and serene outdoors in a true glamping style.
Birch
The Birch Yurt is one of our spacious 450 square foot yurts accommodating up to 4 guests with a king bed and a queen sofa sleeper. It also has a private bathroom with shower, microwave, coffee maker, and mini fridge too. There is a gas grill and outdoor seating as well.
Elm
The Elm Yurt is one of our spacious yurts accommodating up to 4 guests with a king bed and a queen sofa sleeper. It also has a private bathroom with shower, microwave, coffee maker, and mini fridge too. There is a gas grill and outdoor seating as well.
The landscape is filled with classic western adventure for those wishing to stay on, or off, the beaten path. Explore the region on an epic hike, drive, horseback, ATV, mountain biking or canyoneering.
Hiking
The hiking opportunities here are off the charts. Whether you go with a guided hiking tour or do it yourself day hike, you can choose from a variety of terrains, levels of difficulty and lengths. Here are a few must-do hikes in the region:
PEEKABOO-SPOOKY-BRIMSTONE - ESCALANTE
Rating: Hiking with a little scrambling
Length: 3-6 hours
Peekaboo and Spooky are the quintessential first slot canyon experience for many. Relatively easy access, incredible slots, and a short day make this a hike to bring the family on. These canyons are popular for good reason. The story goes the canyons received their names by a school group visiting from the town of Escalante around Halloween one year. The names fit, and this is a place that will make you feel like a kid again working through the fun slots. For the more energetic, it is a short distance down canyon to Brimstone, the fiercest of the 3 canyons in the area, and well worth the time to visit.
LOWER CALF CREEK FALLS - ESCALANTE
Rating: Easy trail walking
Length: 3-5 hours
Lower Calf Creek Falls is likely the most photographed and visited waterfall on the Colorado Plateau. It is a gem. The campground at the trailhead is a great place to camp and has water and restrooms. The hike is short enough to be family friendly and suitable for most and has interpretive markers along the way to point out the many sights. The trail is fairly shaded in spots, but I would still recommend an early start or doing it in the evenings in the summer months.
DEVILS GARDEN - ESCALANTE
Rating: Easy trail walking
Length: 1-2 hours
Devil's Garden seems to be an often overlooked gem. A short side trip from the Hole in the Rock road leads to a unique landscape of hoodoos and arches. This is one not to miss if you're in the area. Essentially a roadside attraction, visiting should be accessible to move everyone. A picnic area and pit toilet make this a good spot to have a family picnic.
ZEBRA AND TUNNEL SLOT - ESCALANTE
Rating: Easy Hiking
Length: 3-5 hours
Zebra and Tunnel Slot are both unique and distinct spots. Often photographed, Zebra lives up to its name with amazing pink stripes. Tunnel Slot, as the name implies, is a short section of slot resembling a tunnel. Bring your camera and the kids, this is a great family outing. The hike is reasonably short, with straightforward navigation. Though it can be brutally hot in the summer, it is still do-able with an early morning start or visiting in the evening. My preference is to visit in the fall or winter.
