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SERVICES

Looking for a place to stay, groceries, or gear in Escalante? We'll help you find it.

Remember we are in the canyons and cell phones do not always work here!
There is plenty of free wireless internet in town.

Groceries

Griffin's Groceries located in the center of town on Main Street has produce, meats and basic food supplies. If you have special dietary needs bring them with you. Hours are 9 am to 7 pm. Closed Sundays.

Gas / Auto Service

There are three gas stations in town, each with 24 hour credit card pumps.
Cottam's Phillips 66 has a mechanic on duty Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm.

Food Service

There are a few recommended places to eat:

Cowboy Blues on the west side of town is a good restaurant, good food and a full bar.
Circle D Restaurant & Bar on Main Street is a great place to enjoy an assorted menu,    specializing in smoked meat dishes and bar.
Escalante Outfitters on Main Street has a great assortment of pizza, salads and microbrews.

Guide Service

Guiding services available at the Utahcanyons Outdoor Store • 325 West Main St. Escalante, Utah • Phone 435-826-4967

Maps, Gear and Advice

Utah Canyons Outdoor Store

The orange building on Southwest side of Main Street is the place to go for local knowledge. We carry a complete selection of guide books and maps (including waterproof customized topo's). We also feature photo, natural history and fiction titles.

Our gear is "desert tested". We know what works and what to bring for the season of your visit. Besides the basics, we have all the odd desert specific gear and some fun stuff like organic cotton t-shirts, womens and mens hiking clothes, great hats, unique cards and souvenir stickers.

Emergencies

CALL 911.
There is a clinic open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays behind Griffin's Grocery. The nearest pharmacy and hospital are in Panguitch, about 70 miles away. Garfield County Search and Rescue has a unit here and Life Flight is available.

Bank / ATM

Wells Fargo on Main Street open Monday - Friday, 8 am - 3 pm. 24 hour ATM.
Cottom's Phillips Gas Station has an inside ATM during working hours.

Government Offices

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Visitor Center
West end of town - Open every day until 5 pm. (435) 826-5499.

Escalane City Office

Escalante City Webpage

Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Webpage


LODGING

The lodging options in Escalante range from a basic room to high end b & b's and vacation homes.
Check out some recommendations:

Circle D Motel

Cowboy Country Inn

Prospector Inn

Escalante's Grand Staircase B&B / Inn

Slot Canyon Inn

The Canyons B & B

La Luz Desert Retreat

Rock Shop Roadside Attraction, Escalantees, Escalante Rocks!

Escalante Rock Shop

 

Do you need a shuttle? Personalized maps? Want to explore somewhere else?
Come see us, we can help.
Send us an email or call 435-826-4967.