Willis Creek

verified 2026-05-12 ACA 1A Moderate flood risk Cannonville, UT

Easy slot canyon with a small year-round stream and 200-300 ft walls. Best slot for families.

Loop with Bull Valley Gorge possible for fit hikers.

Logistics

Manager	BLM Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Permit	No fee, no day-use permit required. Free overnight backpacking permit required for any backcountry camping (self-issue at developed trailheads or at GSENM visitor centers in Cannonville, Escalante, Kanab, or Big Water). Day-use is free.
Distance	4.8 RT (best narrows in first 1.3 mi)
Elevation	Flat
Time	2-4 hr
Technical	Non-technical, easy family hike
Season	Year-round when road dry
Flood risk	Moderate
Vehicle access	Skutumpah Rd 6.2 mi from Cottonwood Wash Rd; 2WD when dry
Crowd	Moderate to high
Coordinates	37.5106, -112.0628