Overview
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.
Location
Directions
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.
Weather Notes
Check the weather before your visit: https://www.weather.gov/source/slc/flashflood/?Cathedral Roads could be impassable due to precipitation. Campground open year-round.
Primitive Camping
There is no fee for Cathedral Valley Campground.
Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
About 36 miles (57.9 km) from the visitor center, this primitive, no-fee campground has six (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, but could be inaccessible due to weather. Visitors should check road conditions with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center (or call the information line) prior to planning an overnight stay. The campground is at approximately 7,000 feet (2,133 m) in elevation, in the Pinyon/Juniper-clad foothills of Thousand Lake Mountain. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
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