Potholes Recreation Site provides access to the Escalante Creek area near the Taylor River in Gunnison County, serving as a takeout point for advanced whitewater paddlers navigating Class V rapids.

The site offers a boat ramp and camping facilities for those running the challenging Escalante Forks to Potholes section. This is a technical, expert-only paddling destination requiring careful planning and respect for high-difficulty whitewater conditions.