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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"This was our first time glamping and our whole family loved it! We stayed two nights and enjoyed the fire pit and stargazing both nights. The facilities were so clean and just as described. The location was perfect for Capitol Reef National park. We had 5 people and so our 5th person slept on a cot, which they said was very comfortable as well. The bathrooms and amenities were so nice and we would definitely look to stay here again in the future. "

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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 492 total

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14 Oct - 15 Oct

"Clean, friendly"

"Great cabin located 15 minutes from Capital Reef"

SAR 654 total

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22 Oct - 23 Oct

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SAR 722 total

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

"Amzing spot to see the stars and great staff."

SAR 702 total

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

"Absolutely stunning property. It may be our favorite stay of the trip. "

SAR 658 total

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16 Oct - 17 Oct

"beautiful property and very nice experience staying in this unique refurbished shepherds wagon."

SAR 580 total

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

"The cabin was very comfortable and well appointed."

"This cabin was a highlight of our trip. We enjoyed the multiple living areas for gathering and games. Lots of space. The beds were so comfortable and the space was clean and warm. "

"The location, the night indoor star views, BART the manager, the quiet off highway location!"

SAR 654 total

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13 Oct - 14 Oct

"We stayed here for a large family reunion! We had about 50 people, used all 3 suites, 7 cabins and 2 trailers. The great room is just fantastic for gathering and being together, but honestly we spent a lot of time in the Commercial size kitchen and Dining hall. The industrial refrigerators where tremendous for large amounts of food to feed that many. Thats just inside! The back pation, is huge and though we did not use them they had a smoker and Glarge griddle available for outside cooking. ...

"Family trip for us with plenty of room for teenagers. Beautiful property in location sitting high up with view of creek. Big glass windows and porches to see the amazing sunsets and sunrises. Soft sheets and high quality shampoos/body wash. Very clean. "

"My husband, baby and I all had a fantastic stay for our trip to hike! This place put us in the middle of where we wanted to be and we felt safe, clean and comfortable. Beautiful areas to eat on, great views and on a hot day a nice place to come and take a nap "

SAR 591 total

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6 Oct - 7 Oct

"Great location for our trip to Capitol Reef. I would definitely stay here again. "

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7 Oct - 8 Oct

"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."

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23 Oct - 24 Oct

"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 607 total

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8 Oct - 9 Oct

"Easy access to Capital Reef park. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The only problem was the washing machine, no instruction on how to use it."

SAR 938 total

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7 Oct - 8 Oct

"This cabin has stunning views and we had a wonderful time. It was easy to find and such a cute place to stay. We hope to be back!"

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