Much of the area is characterized by plateaus or benches and canyons. The Escalante River has cut a deep, winding canyon from west to east.The area is large and geographically complex. It is associated with a section of the Escalante River Canyon between the Glen Canyon NRA and the highway between Boulder and Escalante
Maybe — confirm before you go.
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- Fee type Fee unknown — The fee structure here is unconfirmed.
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- Contact 435-644-1200 · escalante_interagency@blm.gov
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
Depends Does the America the Beautiful pass work here?
Maybe — This Bureau of Land Management site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go. Check with the managing agency before you go.
Yes Can you kayak, paddle, or boat here?
Yes — there’s water for boating and paddling at North Escalante Canyons/The Gulch. Hand-launched craft usually need no permit; motorized boats may need registration or a launch fee.
Yes Can you bring a dog?
Generally yes — dogs are welcome when kept under control (usually leashed). Confirm any local rules.
Depends Are drones allowed?
Sometimes — often allowed away from wilderness and developed or crowded areas, with rules. Check locally before you fly.
Nearby sites
Steep Creek WSA
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Phipps-Death Hollow
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