About Elephant Cove Staging Area
The Elephant Cove Staging Area provides a parking and staging location for ATV/UTV enthusiasts interested in exploring the fantastic red-rock scenery and four-wheel-drive roads that make up the western side of the BLM Kanab Field Office.Amenities include a vault toilet, informational kiosk, picnic tables, fire pits, and a large, graveled parking lot. No other amenities are available. For more information and area maps, please visit the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT.The Elephant Cove Staging Area is located on lands managed by the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA). Facilities are co-managed by the BLM Kanab Field Office.
How to Get There
From the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT, turn right onto Highway 89. Take Highway 89 through Kanab and continue as it heads north. After 8.9 miles, turn left onto Hancock Road. Follow Hancock road for 9.4 miles until it makes a T with Yellowjacket Road/CR 43. Turn left onto Yellowjacket Road and continue for 7.3 miles before reaching the staging area on the right-hand side of the road.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Elephant Cove Staging Area
Heading to Elephant Cove Staging Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for Elephant Cove Staging Area?
No central reservation system listed for Elephant Cove Staging Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/257176) for the latest entry policy and availability.
Is Elephant Cove Staging Area accessible?
The vault toilet meets ADA accessibility standards.
How do I get to Elephant Cove Staging Area?
From the Kanab Visitor Center (BLM) in Kanab, UT, turn right onto Highway 89. Take Highway 89 through Kanab and continue as it heads north. After 8.9 miles, turn left onto Hancock Road. Follow Hancock road for 9.4 miles until it makes a T with Yellowjacket Road/CR 43. Turn left onto Yellowjacket Road and continue for 7.3 miles before reaching the staging area on the right-hand side of the road.
How do I contact Elephant Cove Staging Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-644-1300.
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