Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument - Utah

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in southern Utah is the largest of all the United State’s National Monuments and includes Kaiparowits Plateau, the Grand Staircase, and the Canyons of the Escalante. Read more...

The monument is managed and administered by the Bureau of Land Management which hosts visitor’s centers in Cannonville, Kanab, Big Water, and Escalante. The monument’s namesake staircase stretches from the west end of the park to the east, covering an area larger in size than the state of Delaware. Beginning at the highpoint of Paunsaugunt Plateau, stretching through the middle of the monument is the long ridge of Kaiparowits Plateau or Fifty-Mile Mountain, and finishing at the low point of the Canyons of the Escalante.

Popular among canyoneers, climbers, and backpackers, prominent features of the Canyons of the Escalante include Peekaboo slot canyon, the Devil’s Garden, Bull Valley Gulch, Lick Wash, Coyote Gulch, and Harris Wash. Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument hosts abundant ancient natural artifacts both human and dinosaur. Major discoveries of fossils over 75 million years old have been made since 2002, including the discovery of a new species in 2013. The new specimen is available for viewing at the Natural History Museum of Utah in Salt Lake City.

See all Grand Staircase/Escalante Lodging

Boulder Mountain Lodge

Starting$262

Premiere Lodge

Boulder Mountain Lodge is an oasis in the Utah desert and is located just minutes from the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. This full-service and nationally recognized lodge offers not only fantastic amenities but also an unparalleled tranquil ambiance and views of the surrounding red rock canyons and wide open skies. Boulder Mountain Lodge is perfect for a romantic retreat or for adventurists looking for a luxurious stay to top off their fun-filled days of exploring.

512 reviews

The Old Bailey Place

Starting$165

Premiere Lodge

Residing in the quaint town of Escalante, Utah, The Old Bailey Place offers guests a restored 1890 pioneer cabin as a base for their adventures to Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Bryce Canyon National Park, and Capitol Reef National Park. Renovated in 2017, the cabin provides guests with up-to-date amenities such as a separate bedroom, a private bathroom with a claw foot tub, a private outdoor shower, a full kitchen, comfortable indoor seating, free WiFi, and air conditioning. A private porch provides views and sounds of the surrounding landscape and the dark night skies.

Canyon Country Lodge

Starting$159

Premiere Lodge

Residing in the town of Escalante, Utah, Canyon Country Lodge is a newly built, modern hotel boasting rustic decor, cozy rooms, and gorgeous views of the surrounding unique landscape. The hotel hosts well-appointed rooms that sleep from three to four people comfortably. The hotel also offers a complimentary breakfast, an on-site restaurant for dinner (Tues-Sat), an indoor swimming pool & hot tub, and ample indoor and outdoor seating.

192 reviews

Escalante Yurts

Starting$289

Premiere Lodge

Escalante Yurts is situated on 20 private acres that are free for you to explore. Mere minutes from the property you can enjoy countless rock formations, trailheads, petrified forests, and the famous Calf Creek Falls. Enjoy the landscape from your own private deck with patio furniture. Each morning a free continental breakfast will be served to you in your yurt, a great start to any adventure packed day. Each of the five yurts is uniquely decorated and supplied with all the modern amenities you will need for a great Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument vacation.

165 reviews

Entrada Escalante Lodge

Starting$179

Premiere Lodge

The Entrada Escalante Lodge located in Escalante, Utah sits within close proximity to some of the most sought after attractions of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Although a newer fine accommodation in Escalante, the rates at the Entrada Escalante Lodge are budget-friendly for such attractive room amenities. The three types of room layouts will be sure to please all guests, whether a single, couple or a family.

455 reviews

See all Grand Staircase/Escalante Lodging