Cathedral Valley Campground Capitol Reef National Park Torrey Utah

While this primitive site might not be fit for the pope it does have all you need for a night or two of pinyon n juniper clad camping at 7 000 feet.

Cathedral valley campground capitol reef national park torrey utah.

The elevation is around 7 000 and on the foothills of thousand lake mountain. We awoke to coyotes close by. The campground is located 36 miles from the visitor center about halfway on the cathedral valley loop road. It is a bit difficult to get to which makes it one of the lesser visited areas of the park.

At thousand lakes rv park you will enjoy views of red rock mountains and sagebrush covered plateaus from every site. Capitol reef national park hc 70 box 15 torrey ut 84775 or faxed to 435 425 3026. Cathedral valley is a scenic backcountry area in capitol reef national park. Cathedral valley campground utah.

To access this campground high clearance four wheel drive is usually necessary. You are right on the fishlake national forest so it is a campground that can attract wildlife. The no fee cathedral valley campground is located halfway on the cathedral valley loop road which traverses capitol reef s cathedral district. Just 6 miles from capitol reef national park we are convenient to grand staircase escalante national monument spectacular national scenic byway 12 goblin valley and bryce canyon.

Cathedral valley capitol reef national park. The cathedral valley campground is located approximately halfway on the cathedral valley loop road which traverses capitol reef s cathedral district. Temple of the sun temple of the moon the walls of jericho among others. Vehicles with high ground clearance even those without four wheel drive can usually negotiate the roads without difficulty.

The cathedral valley district of capitol reef national park is a remote rugged region. The cathedral valley campground is at about 7 000 feet 2 133 m in elevation. Address cathedral valley reviews. It is a remote stark desert characterized by amazingly beautiful sandstone monoliths that some say resemble cathedrals.

See 6 traveler reviews candid photos and great deals for cathedral valley campground ranked 2 of 3 specialty lodging in utah and rated 4 5 of 5 at tripadvisor. Cathedral valley in the northern area of capitol reef national park has some of the most stunning views around. There is a pit toilet but no water is available. However road conditions can vary greatly depending on recent weather conditions.

It is a primitive campground with no fee and has six sites.