Escalante Wild Rides

Self-guided off-road access to Grand Staircase backcountry

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Escalante, UT

About

Escalante's Wild Rides is a side-by-side UTV and ATV rental operation based in Escalante, Utah — the main gateway town for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. If you want to reach slot canyons, remote washes, and backcountry dirt roads that a standard rental car can't handle, this is the practical solution.

What They Offer

The company rents side-by-side UTVs suited for off-road exploration of the Grand Staircase terrain. Vehicles are delivered to your location — including RV parks and campsites — and collected at the end of the day, so you don't need to haul a trailer or arrange a separate pickup. Rentals run during daylight hours. Reviews consistently note that the machines are well-maintained and easy to operate for drivers who aren't experienced off-roaders.

Where You Can Go

From Escalante, UTV-accessible routes fan out toward areas like Hole-in-the-Rock Road and the backcountry of Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. The landscape is a mix of slot canyons, slickrock plateaus, and high-desert washes — scenery you simply can't reach on foot in a single day. Escalante itself is about 45 miles east of Bryce Canyon National Park on scenic Byway 12, so a UTV day fits naturally into a wider southern Utah itinerary.

Booking

Reservations can be made online at escalanteswildrides.com. Plan ahead in spring and fall when demand for off-road exploration peaks. Not the right fit for casual sightseers — this is for travelers who want active, self-guided adventure in terrain most visitors never reach.

Amenities

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Steve Y

a week ago

Great afternoon provided by EWR! Call em!

Paul Cougill

7 months ago

Totally worth it! We had a very smooth half-day ride down Hole-in-the-rock road with epic scenery. Super friendly and cooperative staff.

buggy767

9 months ago

Super fun. Helpful staff. Reliable side by side off road vehicle. They delivered and retrieved the car from our hotel. Easy to pay online. Drove it from town out to the Cosmic Ashtray rock formation.

Adam Johnston

a year ago

Russ came across us stranded at a remote trailhead while he was out touring with some clients. I flagged him down and he was especially kind. He was heading back to town and said he would come back with his other vehicle and jumper cables. In the meantime, he picked up a few of our party who were out looking for a cell signal and gave them a really fun ride in addition to rescuing all of us. This is all just to say that I really appreciated what a genuinely helpful and friendly person Russ is, and I just wanted to be sure others looking for guidance and rentals know that this is a great place to turn. Thanks, Russ! You turned what could have been a really crummy situation into a fun story.

Kuangkai Tai

a year ago

Had a wonderful experience renting from Russ. He provided an ATV for my family to explore Hole in the Rock road. We had a fabulous time exploring Lower Dry Creek, Peek a Boo and Spooky slot canyons and the Devil's Garden. He was really easy to work with and really chill with everything and you could tell he was very knowledgeable about all the details and safety was always the number one priority. Would highly recommend this business in a heartbeat.