Escalante scenery

Fly & Drive guide

Fly into CDC, drive to Escalante

2 h 51 min drive134 milesReservations: moderate

Reise auf einen Blick

Ankunftsflughafen
CDC
Fahrt vom Flughafen
2 Std. 51 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
3–5 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Mittel · Einlasshinweise prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
High-clearance vehicles are strongly advised for National Monument roads; standard cars should remain on Highway 12. Check rental insurance for unpaved road exclusions.

Ihre Route

CDC

Cedar City Regional Airport

Escalante

About 2 h 51 min · 134 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Your arrival plan

Before you land

Reservations

Grand Staircase-Escalante Permits and Slot Canyon Safety

Overnight backcountry permits are required for all camping within the National Monument and must be obtained at interagency visitor centers. Day-use permits are required for specific trailheads like Zebra Canyon or Coyote Gulch. While the town of Escalante is open access, state park campsites and local yurts often book six months in advance; always check official BLM and Utah State Park portals for current system changes.

Official reservation info

Best time to fly in

March – May, September – October

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · Slickrock and Waterfalls

    Lower Calf Creek Falls → Escalante Interagency Visitor Center

  2. Tag 2 · Slot Canyon Depths

    Peek-a-Boo and Spooky Gulch → Devil’s Garden

  3. Tag 3 · Petrified Forests and Vistas

    Escalante Petrified Forest State Park → Head of the Rocks Overlook

Viator

Tours & experiences near Escalante

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Escalante. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

Tourangebote separat öffnen

Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Escalante

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Quick answers

What is the closest airport to Escalante?

Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) is the nearest commercial airport we route from.

How long is the drive from CDC to Escalante?

Roughly 2 h 51 min (about 134 miles) by car, without stops. Times are estimates.

Do I need a reservation to visit Escalante?

Overnight backcountry permits are required for all camping within the National Monument and must be obtained at interagency visitor centers. Day-use permits are required for specific trailheads like Zebra Canyon or Coyote Gulch. While the town of Escalante is open access, state park campsites and local yurts often book six months in advance; always check official BLM and Utah State Park portals for current system changes.

Keep planning

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