Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground
Torrey, Utah · 7,014 ft · In Capitol Reef National Park
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · nps.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,014 ft (2,138 m)7,014 ft2,138 m
- Land
- Capitol Reef National Park
National Park Service
Other campgrounds in Capitol Reef National Park 2
Nearest first. This park is spread out: the closest is 14 miles away.
- Fruita Campground4 loops · Fruita Campsite, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C · 71 sites · $25 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov15 mi
- Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground5 sites · Free36 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Capitol Reef Group Campground 15 mi · Run by another agency: Fremont River CUA Dispersed 11 mi · 2 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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About
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.
From National Park Service — campgrounds and Recreation.gov · Edit
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- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 68% chance of rain47°39°
- WedChance Rain And Snow Showers, 27% chance of rain48°38°
- ThuMostly Sunny, 1% chance of rain52°40°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain54°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 3% chance of rain54°43°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapOutside the park, nearest first.
Round Lake CUA Dispersed
Public Land · 4.3 mi · Fremont
Elkhorn Campground
Public Land · 4.9 mi · Fremont
Morrell Cua Dispersed
Public Land · 6.3 mi · Fremont
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 180 ft
Cathedral Valley Campground
Torrey, UT · On National Park Service land · Capitol Reef National Park
- 15 mi
Camp site
Torrey, UT · On Bureau of Land Management land · Richfield Field Office
- 16 mi
Camp site
Fremont, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Fishlake National Forest
- 16 mi
Camp site
Fremont, UT · On U.S. Forest Service land · Fishlake National Forest
Location and contact
Data from National Park Service — campgrounds (NPS Data API), Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov
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