Goblin state park was awesome and a great campsite. Due to storms in the area we couldnt do any slot canyons that are close to there. the facilities are great with showers and a covered pavilion that keeps the sun off the table. Water was close by, no cell service or power at the sites. The views are incredible and the goblins were fun to run around.
Capitol Reef was our next stop and lots of rain/wind. The sun shelter next to us blew over wasnt fun. the new metal awning poles held up much better with some guide lines, although the awning pooled alot of water. we enjoyed the time there just relaxed. Campsites have tons of shade and deer. water was near the restrooms and no power or cell service. cost was 10 dollars a night so a deal for sure.
We hiked down to the upper calf creek falls cause the hike is shorter than its famous lower calf creek falls. a nice 2 mile round trip vs 6 miles. still alot of sand but the first and last quarter mile is almost straight up sandstone. takes lots of water on this hike. we got lost and went to above the falls that had some awesome pools that were just right although no shade.
Escalante state park was not bad, had showers that were very welcomed. right next to a resivior lots of things to do. be careful in selecting campsites cause some do not have alot of room to park (ie pad 4).
wanting to get to st. george we made just quick trips to see Bryce Canyon and Zions. THe road from escalante to Bryce is amazing. we stopped for lunch in orderville at a german bakery Backerei Forscher, prices were not bad. Zions was a quick drive through the park. 25 dollars to drive through both parks. almost a 1000 miles and we had fun
