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Escalante Petrified Forest State Park preserves a stunning collection of fossilized trees, some over 135 million years old, scattered across a high desert mesa. Here, you'll see colorful logs turned to stone and panoramic views of Wide Hollow Reservoir. There are places to camp, canoe, hike, or ride through this beautiful area, making it a great place to spend a weekend just outside of Escalante.

Zion Mountain Ranch is very close to Zion National Park and due to its proximity and high standard a little pricy. But if you come from a long hike, it is the perfect place to stay. You can book one of the cozy huts, some of them even have jacuzzi. A restaurant is in hiking distance. And if you are lucky, you can see some bison grazing from the porch.

From here, get a great view over the Oasis Group Campground, the parking area, and the restrooms down below. Wave "hi" to any friends or family watching!

The Brian Head is accessible by a short dirt road. You can enjoy a relaxing hike and get to the peak with panoramic views of Ashdown Gorge Wilderness and Cedar Breaks. There is a shelter at the top that can be good for a picnic.

This campground on the fringe of Zion National Park is a great place to stay. The views are incredible and the accommodations are top notch. You have a choice between bell tents and covered wagons for your stay, and they are fitted out with A/C to help beat the desert heat. The staff is very friendly and full of tips for your adventures around Zion.

Holmes Cabin is one of several old mining cabins remaining in this part of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The cabin is in great shape and marks the end of the maintained trail. Continuing past the cabin, you'll see some rougher terrain, a quickly deteriorating trail, and a steeper climb up towards the ridge.

The Green River Campground is one of two campgrounds situated along the Green River. You will find a large number of nice campsite with picnic benches and fire pit, some of them with access to the river. The River Trail at the north side of the campground connects the Green River Campground to the Split Mountain Campground further north.

Split Mountain Campground is one of two established campground on the Utah side of Dinosaur National Monument. It is located at the shore of the Green River and sites are equipped with picnic benches and fire pits. At the northern side of the campground, you will find the trailhead for the Desert Voices Trail that loops into the backcountry with great views of geological features and Split Mountain.