A hillside above Wide Hollow Reservoir strewn with brilliant rainbow-colored petrified wood — 150-million-year-old logs turned to jasper and agate. Two short interpretive loop trails climb through the deposits, while the reservoir below adds swimming, paddling, trout fishing, and a campground.
| Category | State Park |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Escalante |
| Top activities | Petrified Forest Trail and Sleeping Rainbows loop, Swimming and paddleboarding in Wide Hollow Reservoir, Trout and bluegill fishing, Camping, Visitor center fossil displays |
| Best time to visit | April through October; mornings for hiking the exposed trails, summer afternoons for the reservoir. |
| Entrance fee | $10 per vehicle day use ($5 Utah seniors) |
| Permits | None for day use; camping reservations via reserveamerica. Utah fishing license required to fish. |
Visitor tip: The Sleeping Rainbows spur is steep but has the densest, most colorful wood — and remember removing even a small piece of petrified wood is illegal and locals say it brings notorious bad luck.
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