About this campground
It is located approximately halfway on the Cathedral Valley Loop Road. About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center, this primitive, no-fee campground has 6 sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is a pit toilet, but no water available. The campground is open year-round; however, visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center prior to planning an overnight stay. The campground is at ~7,000 feet (2,133 m) in elevation, No reservations; first-come, first-served.
Getting there
The campground is located approximately halfway on the Cathedral Valley Loop Road. About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center. The roads to access the campground are unpaved and typically high clearance two wheel drive. Four wheel drive can be needed depending on conditions. Call 435-425-3791 and follow the prompts for current road conditions.
Nearby federal campgrounds
- ELKHORN CAMPGROUNDFishlake National Forest5 mi
- Fremont River Ranger DistrictFishlake National Forest6 mi
- RILEY SPRINGS TRAILHEADFishlake National Forest7 mi
- SUNGLOW CAMPGROUNDFishlake National Forest12 mi
- POLE CANYON TRAILHEADUtah13 mi
- Capitol Reef National Park Visitor CenterCapitol Reef National Park14 mi
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