Boulder, UT

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Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama
Golden Hour Elephant Canyon Needles Panorama
Comb Wash and Ridge
I traveled Utah's Scenic Byway 12 on my way to Bryce Canyon National Park from Moab. This 200km stretch of single-lane highway through canyons, plateaus and valleys reaches an elevation of 9,000 feet and offers nearly continuous views of some of the most interesting landscape I've ever seen.
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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Boulder Mountain Lodge

Boulder Mountain Lodge

3 out of 5
20 Utah 12 Boulder UT
The price is AED 559 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
AED 559
AED 642 total
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi State Park ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Room was spotless and well kept

Reviewed on 17 February 2026

Boulder Mountain Lodge
Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch

3 out of 5
3995 HELLS BACKBONE ROAD Boulder UT
The price is AED 505 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 505
AED 570 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Anasazi State ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (169 reviews)
Could have been better. Had a good rest but there is no phone service and no water for bathroom or shower use. I guess it was just shut off for some reason and unable to contact anybody due they are somewhere off property and no phone service. I left in the morning about 9:30 and nobody around yet ...

Reviewed on 17 January 2026

Boulder Mountain Guest Ranch
The Bedrock Homestead

The Bedrock Homestead

2 out of 5
Boulder UT
The price is AED 3,489 per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
AED 3,489
AED 4,221 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this farm stay in Boulder. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park and Anasazi State Park Museum are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
It was such an awsome experience!! would do again. My kids said they had the best weekend of there lifes!

Reviewed on 14 December 2025

The Bedrock Homestead
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Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks

Boulder UT
Stay at this vacation home in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Anasazi State Park Museum and Anasazi ...
9/10 Wonderful! (57 reviews)
The place was underwhelming for the price, there was black ooze in the shower, all the dishes had to be washed before being used due to being dirty still. The studio was tiny and nice on the inside mostly, though the outside sure made you wonder if it was the right place. Overall, just alright.

Reviewed on 16 February 2026

Clean, cozy studio nestled in the Grand -Staircase, near the Parks
40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat

Escalante UT
Stay at this vacation home in Boulder. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Calf Creek Recreation Area and Lower Calf Creek Falls ...
10/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
crazy pretty. great home. 10/10.

Reviewed on 31 December 2025

40 Acre Escalante Canyon Retreat
Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!

Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!

3 out of 5
Boulder UT
Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Boulder. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Chriss Lake and Anasazi State Park are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Rustic and Private Cabin
We enjoyed our 3 night stay in Grandpa's Cabin. There was plenty of room for our family to sleep and hang out. It was nice that there is a separate family area and kitchen area. Our group could be watching a movie at one end of the house and the rest of us were playing games at the kitchen table. ...

Reviewed on 26 October 2024

Cabin 6 Mi to Burr Trail, 32 Mi to Escalante!
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Popular places to visit

Calf Creek Recreation Area

Calf Creek Recreation Area

Explore the great outdoors at Calf Creek Recreation Area, a lovely green space in Boulder. You can seek out the hiking trails while in the area.

Calf Creek Recreation Area
Exterior of Anasazi Pueblo

Anasazi State Park Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Anasazi State Park Museum during your trip to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Anasazi State Park Museum
replica of ancient dwelling in Anasazi State Park

Anasazi State Park

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Anasazi State Park during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Anasazi State Park

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed

You can take time to visit Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Lower Calf Creek Falls Trailhed

Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead

You can take time to visit Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead during your travels to Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Upper Calf Creek Fall Trailhead

Chriss Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Chriss Lake during your travels in Boulder. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Chriss Lake

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Not many places to eat. Several were closed and one was pricey.