Named for its use as a natural pen for calves back in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the creek remained relatively unknown as a tourist destination until the formation of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, under the Clinton administration. Walking between mineral-streaked cliffs of Navajo Sandstone, hikers pass beaver ponds and pre-historic rock art sites en route to the paradisiacal pools.

Trail Head: 37.794049, -111.414733
Trail Type: Hiking
Length: 5.84 roundtrip
Difficulty: Moderate

The trailhead is located at the Calf Creek Campground on Highway 12, 11 miles south of the town of Boulder, and 15 miles east of the town of Escalante. The highway follows the route of the creek for most of the distance, atop the bluff to the east of the canyon.

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"Off the beaten path. So relaxing. I’m a horse girl so loved the cabin, the views, comfy beds, amenities available, accessible, great communication. "

SAR 722 total

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8 Jul - 9 Jul

"Shared bathroom's were clean as well as the cabin. Super cute! I highly recommend"

Cabin, Single Queen, Non Smoking (Aries) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi

"We had a fantastic stay! Cabin and staff were great! We’ll definitely stay here again!"

SAR 787 total

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1 Jul - 2 Jul

"The A-frame was amazing. Comfortable beds, plenty of space for gear, and a private fire pit/picnic table/chairs with amazing view. The bathrooms were also clean and heated for the chilly mornings. It was a perfect stop to relax on our Utah National Park adventure "

SAR 706 total

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18 Jun - 19 Jun

SAR 1,834 total

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18 Jun - 19 Jun

"I love this place I’ve been here before and will be back again so quiet and easy to get to"

SAR 659 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"We loved it! Perfect family getaway "

"Cute and unique little cabin, easy check in, clean bathrooms. Only big issue was ambient light outside of cabins making it harder to see the stars. "

SAR 726 total

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18 Jun - 19 Jun

"Loved our stay, Amazing views!!"

"The bed was super comfortable. The property where the wagon is located is very beautiful with hiking at your fingertips. "

SAR 571 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

Flat-screen TV, video-game console, DVD player

"Wonderful!"

"Very comfortable stay, cabin is beautifully decorated. Owners/ managers always quick to reply to any requests. We had a wonderful stay at this cabin. Would definitely return again!"

Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player

"A great fit for our family, something for every age.group."

"It was perfect for us. "

"Great glamping location close to Capitol Reef"

SAR 659 total

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Very clean camp and bathrooms were spotless. Nice stay!"

SAR 574 total

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19 Jun - 20 Jun

"Beautiful place to stay. Bathrooms were clean and very nice. Cabin was small but perfect for staying just one night. Will absolutely come again and highly recommend."

SAR 750 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

SAR 659 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun

"Excellent stay! It was a perfect mix between camping and comfortable housing. We were immersed in nature, while also having access to the amenities of a small town. Other people in the nearby cabins were very friendly and offered suggestions on hikes. Lastly, there was a great all-in-one clothing/pizza/coffee/brewery shop (Escalante Outfitters) walking distance from our stay. "

SAR 590 total

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17 Jun - 18 Jun