Cathedral Valley Campground Capitol Reef National Park Torrey Utah

The cathedral valley campground is at about 7 000 feet 2 133 m in elevation.

Cathedral valley campground capitol reef national park torrey utah.

We awoke to coyotes close by. For travelers with a sense of adventure and a high clearance vehicle you may find yourself. You are right on the fishlake national forest so it is a campground that can attract wildlife. 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.

The campground is located 36 miles from the visitor center about halfway on the cathedral valley loop road. This campground overlooks the grand cathedral valley area in remote northern capitol reef national park. To access this campground high clearance four wheel drive is usually necessary. 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. Cathedral valley capitol reef national park. The elevation is around 7 000 and on the foothills of thousand lake mountain. 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.

There is a pit toilet but no water is available. Capitol reef national park hc 70 box 15 torrey ut 84775 or faxed to 435 425 3026. Cathedral valley campground utah. The cathedral valley district of capitol reef national park is a remote rugged region.

At thousand lakes rv park you will enjoy views of red rock mountains and sagebrush covered plateaus from every site. It is a bit difficult to get to which makes it one of the lesser visited areas of the park. It is a primitive campground with no fee and has six sites. However road conditions can vary greatly depending on recent weather conditions.

It is a remote stark desert characterized by amazingly beautiful sandstone monoliths that some say resemble cathedrals. Cathedral valley in the northern area of capitol reef national park has some of the most stunning views around. 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 is a scenic backcountry area in 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.