Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground
East Garfield, Utah · 5,607 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
- 5,607 ft (1,709 m)5,607 ft1,709 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 20 miles away.
- Fruita Campground4 loops · Fruita Campsite, Loop A, Loop B, Loop C · 71 sites · $25 a night · Reserve on Recreation.gov21 mi
- Primitive campsites at Cathedral Campground6 sites · Free36 mi
Also in the park: Group area: Capitol Reef Group Campground 21 mi · Run by another agency: Fremont River CUA Dispersed 25 mi · 2 backcountry and High Sierra camps · 1 single site
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About
It is located approximately 23 miles (37.0 km) south of Utah State Highway 24 on the Notom-Bullfrog Road and is at 5,500 feet (1,676 m) in elevation. This primitive, no-fee campground has five sites, each with a picnic table and fire grate. There is also a pit toilet, but no water is available. The campground is open year-round, but visitors should check with the Capitol Reef Visitor Center for road conditions prior to planning an overnight stay. No reservations; first-come, first-served.
From National Park Service — campgrounds and Recreation.gov · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Primitive campsites at Cedar Mesa Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 22% chance of rain57°36°
- WedChance Rain Showers, 41% chance of rain56°34°
- ThuSunny, 1% chance of rain59°38°
- FriSunny62°38°
- SatMostly Sunny, 6% chance of rain61°39°
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Location and contact
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