Overview

The Escalante Mountain range is exceptionally scenic. From the top there are views across the Escalante River Basin, Capitol Reef National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Hiking Trails

There are no developed trails in Box Death Hollow Wilderness. Hiking access is through the Phipps-Death Hollow Outstanding Natural Area adjacent to Box Hollow.

• Pine Creek
  Trailhead access into the Box is via Pine Creek from the Blue Spruce campground along a 9-mile route. Wading or swimming may be necessary at times.
• Death Hollow
  It is possible to hike along Death Hollow from Hell’s Backbone Bridge off Forest Road 153.

Fishing

Great fishing opportunities can be found at Posy Lake or Mud Lake on the Griffin top of the Escalante Mountains Utah.

Book a fishing trip on horseback with one of the local outfitters and camp out overnight after fishing for trout in the highland lakes.

Horseback Riding

Many outfitters in the area offer half and full day rides to 10 mountain lakes and some trips include overnight camping. Enjoy a fish supper cooked over a campfire and cowboy songs.

Wildlife Viewing

Antelope, deer, elk and waterfowl can be seen in abundance.

Campgrounds

• Posy Lake Campground
  22 tent/ small RV sites
  Near Escalante, off Hwy12 and 300E on Forest Road 154
  Open Memorial Day to mid-September
  $8 single, $12 double
  Vault toilets
  Reservations: 1-877-444-6777
• Barker Campground
  13 individual campsites and 3 group campsites
  Near Escalante, off Hwy12 turn right at North Creek Lakes sign and right again at the Barker campground sign on Forest Road 149
  Open May to October
  Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water
  Reservations: 435-826-5400